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HIST 1030 - World Civilizations to 1500 Survey of major civilizations of ancient world. Transition to Middle Ages in Africa, Asia, and Europe. (3, FaSpSu)
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HIST 1031H - World Civilizations to 1500 Survey of major civilizations of ancient world. Transition to Middle Ages in Africa, Asia, and Europe. For selected honors students. (3, Fa)
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HIST 1040 - World Civilizations Since 1500 Survey of major world civilizations from 1500 to post-war world. Emphasis on development of modern state system, rise of Western dominance and emergence of Third World nations. (3, FaSpSu)
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HIST 1041H - World Civilizations Since 1500 Survey of major world civilizations from 1500 to post-war world. Emphasis on development of modern state system, rise of Western dominance and emergence of Third World nations. For selected honors students. (3, FaSp)
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HIST 1050 - Twentieth Century World History This course covers the history of the world during the twentieth century. The course will focus on the politics, foreign policy, and economic theories of that era. The areas of the world most prominently discussed will be Europe, Africa, Asia, and the New World. (3, EXP)
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HIST 1500 - Women in World History (WMST 1500 ) This course provides an overview of the history of women in world civilizations with an emphasis on both the lived experiences of women in a wide range of different cultural contexts, as well as the construct of gender - that is, how both men and women behave in society. We will seek to understand how ideas of gender - and women specifically - have affected the construct of institutions as varied as government, religion, race and class. Prerequisites: None (3, EXP)
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HIST 1600 - Colonial Encounters in the Modern World Beginning with the Modern World, Europeans, and later Americans, sought to conquer and colonize territories in the New World, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in the name of God, Glory, and Gold. This class will look at the reasons behind the spread of European civilization and power - including trade, religion, nationalism, and diplomacy - from the perspectives of both the conquerors and the conquered. Prerequisites: None. (3, EXP)
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HIST 1800 - Slavery and Servitude in World History This is a comparative course that looks at slavery and servitude in the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Special focus is on the continuity of class exploitation throughout time. Prerequisites: None. (3, EXP)
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HIST 1810 - Human Rights in Global History This course addresses civilizations across the globe since ancient times and the ways they viewed basic human rights. Topics include: the development of individualism and the definition of basic human rights; the Enlightenment; the intersections between religion and societal ideas of human rights; organizations like the U.N.; and the challenges of defending human rights in modern times. Prerequisites: None (3, EXP)
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HIST 2010 - The United States to 1865 Explores the interaction and development of American society. Economic, political, religious, and cultural institutions from colonial beginnings to Civil War. Examines colonial resistance, revolution, territorial expansion, economic growth, sectionalism, slavery, and the coming of the Civil War. Prerequisites: None (3, Fa)
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HIST 2020 - The United States Since 1865 Explores development of American society, economy, politics, culture, and diplomacy from Reconstruction to present. Examines Reconstruction, industrialization, imperialism, wars, civil rights movement, and American involvement in the international world. Prerequisites: None (3, Sp)
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HIST 2050 - Survey Topics in History Survey of a topic or historical period of special interest. Prerequisites: None (3)
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HIST 2060 - Ethnicity & Immigration in US History This course provides a history of the United States as told through the immigrant experience. The course will examine the immigration and assimilation of European, Asian, and Latin American peoples while exploring the development of urban ethnic communities and the changing ethnic profile of the U.S. The course will also cover nativism and the concept of nationhood and solidarity. Prerequisites: None (3)
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HIST 2170 - Survey of Medieval Europe Focused study of selected historical themes from late antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages. Topics include the evolving synthesis of Germanic, Christian, and late Roman cultures; ethnogenesis in Europe from the fifth through the tenth centuries; the cult of the saints in the early Middle Ages; the ideology of sacral kingship; church reform, the Investiture Controversy, and the medieval papacy; Jews in medieval Europe; and the transformation of the medieval state from a network of personal ties to a system of government rooted in royal bureaucracy and administration. Prerequisites: None (3, EXP)
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HIST 2220 - Islam: Origins and Historical Impact (THEO 2220 ) Examines the origins of Islamic religion and culture, as well as its history and global impact, by employing theological and historical methodologies. (3, EXP)
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HIST 2250 - Religions of the Ancient Near East (THEO 2250 ) Examines religion in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Syria, and Israel/Canaan through reading ancient Near Eastern religious texts, viewing religious iconography, and examining religious architecture and cultic implements. The course will explore these ancient societies’ answers to such questions as the nature of the divine, the relationship between the divine and humans (including all classes of society), creation, problems of theodicy, and their notions of afterlife. Prerequisite: None (3, EXP)
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HIST 2415 - Introduction to Historical Research and Writing Usually offered in the fall semester. Introduction to methods, techniques and concepts used by historians. Main emphasis on methods of historical research and analysis, problems confronting historians in dealing with evidence, interpretation, and theory in various chronological and geographic settings. Prerequisites: 3 credits of HIST and ENGL 1020 (3, Fa)
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HIST 2600 - Africa and the World (AADS 2600 ) Survey of the history of Africa within a global perspective. Course themes include early kingdoms in North Africa, the early influence of Christianity and Islam on African societies, Africa’s early contacts with Europeans and the eras of the Atlantic Slave trade, colonialism, nationalism, and contemporary Africa. Prerequisites: None (3, EXP)
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HIST 2700 - Introduction to Latin American History Considers the social, cultural, and political developments that have affected the region, beginning with the indigenous populations before Europeans’ arrival, and continuing to the present historical situations of Latin Americans. Prerequisites: None (3, EXP)
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HIST 3000 - Special Topics in History Topics selected for special interests of students. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3001 - History of American Law This course acquaints students with the historical context of the origins of American law, its evolution, and its application to human relationships and societal interactions. In particular, attempts will be made to analyze the pattern of American constitutional development and its relevance to the composition of our socioeconomic and political structure. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of US History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3010 - Women in International Contexts (WMST 3010 ) A comparative exploration of women’s history during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The course focuses in the similarities and differences between the experiences of women in different parts of the world, with a particular emphasis on personal narratives. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3011 - Twentieth Century European History Focuses on major developments in twentieth century European history, including social, and political history, World War I, Russian Revolution, rise of totalitarian dictatorships, World War II, the Cold War, decolonization, collapse of Communism and rise of the European Community. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of European History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3020 - History Internship Hands on experience at an historical facility or with departmental oral history or research projects. Requires one hundred hours of work under supervision, a record of work experiences and a written analysis of the overall internship. Grades are on pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3040 - History of Louisiana Examines and interprets the colonial roots of Louisiana, the challenge of Louisiana for the young Republic of the U.S., immigration and the antebellum experience, the crises of the Civil War and Reconstruction, impact of Longism, the petrochemical revolution and contemporary Louisiana. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of US History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3050 - Gandhi and King: Nonviolent Philosophy of Conflict Resolution (AADS 3050 ) This course examines the similarities and differences between Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. – their leadership styles, personality traits, philosophical assumptions, the movements they led, and their tactics in particular campaigns. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of African American or Developing World History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3150 - Ancient Mediterranean Explores the main historical developments of Mediterranean civilizations from their origins in the Bronze Age (ca. 2000 B.C.) through the decline of imperial Rome (ca. 400). Considers the mutual influence of civilizations of the Mediterranean littoral, cultural and political developments of Greece and Rome, and the rise of Christianity. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of European History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3220 - World Wars and Dictatorships in European History Causes and consequences of World War I. The inter-war years. Rise of communist and fascist dictatorships. World War II. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of European History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3350 - African American History I (AADS 3350 ) Chronological and in-depth study of specific issues affecting African Americans from their West African beginnings to Civil War. Major themes to be announced each semester. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of African American History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, Fa, EXP)
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HIST 3360 - African American History II (AADS 3360 ) Continuation of topical survey of main currents in African American life from the Civil War to the present. Major themes to be announced each semester. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of African American History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, Sp)
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HIST 3380 - United States History Since 1945 Examines U.S. history from the end of World War II to the present. Emphasis is placed on politics, foreign policy, the modern civil rights movement, and the primary social and cultural events of the period. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of US History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3385 - The Civil Rights Movement in the United States (AADS 3385 ) Examines the major civil rights campaigns that took place throughout the U.S. from 1950 to1975. Focuses on strategies, objectives, successes and failures of civil rights leaders and organizations. Special emphasis on civil rights protests and movements in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of African American History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3390 - African American Women’s History (WMST 3390 , AADS 3390 ) Examines the unique historical experiences of women of African descent in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Focuses on black women’s contributions to American society and the impact of race, class and gender issues on the experiences of African American women. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of African American History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 3610 - History of Popular Culture in Africa (AADS 3610 ) This course examines the historical development of diverse forms of African popular culture - including music, dance, film, literature, and visual arts - and their connections with local and global processes of cultural production and consumption. The History of Popular Culture in Africa traces the development of popular culture genres in Africa from the late 19th century to the present. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of Developing World History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3670 - Topics in African History Introduction to major themes, narratives, geographies and chronologies of African history from its earliest period to the present, and the ways this history has been recorded by Africans and non-Africans. Topics vary from term to term, with an emphasis on the skills of historical thinking, analysis of evidence and critical thinking and writing. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of Developing World History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3675 - The Black Atlantic World (AADS 3675 ) Links together the histories of Africa, Europe, North America and South America by emphasizing the activities of Africans and men and women of the African Diaspora. Topics include: Slavery and the slave trade in Africa and the New World, African and Western religions, Revolutions in the West Indies and Africa, European and American imperialism, Neo-colonialism, and Music and Literature. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of Developing World History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3700 - Caribbean History and Roots (AADS 3700 ) This course will address the history of culture in the Circum-Caribbean, including New Orleans. Specifically, it will focus on the processes of colonialism and creolization, understanding how the peoples of the region over time created and maintained cultural practices through food, music and festival that are at once unique and shared. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of Developing World History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3800 - Race in the Americas (AADS 3800 ) This course looks at the formation of race as an historical construct in North and South America, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. Central themes include European-Native American contact and colonialism; slavery and freedom; immigration and nationalism; racial mixture and sexuality; poverty, labor, and class struggles. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of Developing World History or US History. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3, EXP)
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HIST 3830 - Revolutions in Modern History A study of major revolutions which have shaped the modern world. Causes, intellectual foundations, and consequences. Selected from among American, French, Russian, Chinese and Latin American Revolutions. Prerequisite: 3 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 4020S - Seminar in the Developing World In-depth study of a particular region, nation, historical period or topic of the Developing World. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of Developing World History. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 4030S - Seminar in American History In-depth study of a particular region, nation, historical period or topic in American History. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of US History. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 4040S - Seminar in European History In-depth study of a particular region, nation, historical period or topic in European History. Fulfills history major requirement for three upper-level credits of European History. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 4415S - Seminar in Historical Research A practical introduction to investigative training in historical research and historiography. Emphasis is placed on such research techniques and principles as topic selection and location, analysis, and verification of data. A substantial research project is required. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 4501 - Directed Readings in History Readings in an area of history mutually agreed upon by instructor and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department head. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (1)
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HIST 4502 - Directed Readings in History Readings in an area of history mutually agreed upon by instructor and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department head. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (2)
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HIST 4503 - Directed Readings in History Readings in an area of history mutually agreed upon by instructor and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department head. Prerequisite: 9 credits of HIST. (3)
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HIST 4999 - Senior Comprehensives (0)
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