graduate school catalog - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
History (HIST)
HIST4003 Greece and the Ancient Near East (Irregular) An introduction to the origins of
civilization in the ancient Near East and Greece. Emphasis placed upon the development
of agriculture and cities, Hebrew religious ethics, and Greek culture, political
institutions, and thought.
HIST4013 Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (Irregular) A survey of the
achievements of Alexander and the culture of the new world he created. The personality
and career of Alexander are examined as well as the rich diversity of the Hellenistic
world: trade with India, religious syncretism, and the development of Hellenistic science
and philosophy.
HIST4023 The Roman Republic and Empire (Even years, Fa) An introduction to Rome’s
cultural development from its origins as a small city state in the 8th century B.C. to its
rule over a vast empire extending from Scotland to Iraq. Emphasis is placed upon the
causes of Roman expansion during the Republic, the urbanization and Romanization
of Western Europe, and the persecution and spread of Christianity.
HIST4043 Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages (Even years, Fa) This course examines
the political, spiritual, intellectual, and social-economic developments of European
history, c. 300-1000 CE. Special topics include the Christianization of the late Roman
Empire and Byzantium, as well as the formation of Celtic and Germanic Kingdoms in
the West.
HIST4053 Late Middle Ages (Odd years, Sp) This course examines the political, socialeconomic,
intellectual, and spiritual developments of European history, c. 1000-1400
CE. Special topics include monasticism, sacral kingship, the crusades, and the
medieval university.
HIST4073 Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1600 (Even years, Fa) Examines the
history of Europe from the end of the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the
Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Special attention is paid to changes in popular
piety, political thought, religious representation, and the discovery of the New World.
HIST4083 Early Modern Europe, 1600-1800 (Odd years, Sp) Begins with the upheaval of
the reformation, moves through the crisis of the 17th century and culminates with the
democratic revolution of the 18th century. Examines the consolidation of the European
state system, the propagation of modern science, discovery of overseas worlds, and
the advent of the Industrial Revolution.
HIST4093 The History of African Americans and Social Justice (Even years, Fa) Explores
how the United States has extended social justice to African Americans during the nation’s
history. Examines social justice for blacks and the impact of historic policies and
practices on black life today.
HIST4103 Europe in the 19th Century (Irregular) European history from the Congress
of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I, with emphasis on political and diplomatic
history.
HIST4113 Twentieth Century Europe, 1898-1939 (Irregular) Background and impact of
World War I to the outbreak of World War II.
HIST4133 Society and Gender in Modern Europe (Odd years, Sp) Changing values and
attitudes toward childhood, family life, sexuality, and gender roles in Europe from the
Renaissance to the present. The social impact of the Industrial Revolution, urbanization,
demographic change, and the two world wars.
HIST4143 Intellectual History of Europe Since the Enlightenment (Even years, Fa) A survey
of the major developments in European thought and culture since the emergence
of Romanticism. Topics include Romanticism, Darwinism, Marxism, and Modernism.
HIST4153 Modern Ireland, 1798-1948 (Irregular) Examines the course of Irish history
from the 1798 United Irishmen rebellion to the 1948 declaration of the Republic of
Ireland. Special attention is given to Catholic emancipation, the Great Famine, the
Home Rule movements, the Irish War of Independence, and the Emergency (Second
World War).
HIST4163 Tudor-Stuart England, 1485-1714 (Even years, Sp) Examines the history of the
British Isles from the ascension of Henry VII and the Tudor dynasty until the close of
the Stuart Era in 1714. Special attention is given to the English Reformation, the Elizabethan
years, the 17th Century Revolutions, and the birth of an overseas Empire.
HIST4173 The Latin American City (Irregular) This course examines the social, political,
and cultural aspects of the modern Latin American city from an interdisciplinary
perspective. The course includes an introduction to urban studies concepts, and each
semester is organized around a specific set of case studies.
HIST4183 Great Britain, 1707-1901 (Even years, Fa) Examines the history of the British
Isles from the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England until the death of
Queen Victoria in 1901. Special attention is given to the spread of Empire, industrialization,
and the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Georgian and Victorian Eras.
HIST4193 Great Britain,1901-2001 (Odd years, Sp) Examines the history of the British
Isles from the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 to the reelection of Prime Minister Tony
Blair in 2001. Special attention is given to the collapse of the British Empire, the birth
of the welfare state, and the challenges inherent in the decline of British world power.
HIST4213 The Era of the French Revolution (Odd years, Fa) France from the salons of
the Enlightenment to the Napoleonic Wars. The French Revolution will be explored in
terms of politics and personalities, ideas and symbols, class and gender relations, and
violence and terror.
HIST4223 France Since 1815 (Even years, Sp) Survey of French history from the overthrow
of Napoleon to the 5th Republic, with emphasis on French politics, society, and
culture.
HIST4243 Germany, 1789-1918 (Even years, Fa) Survey of Germany from Age of Absolutism
to collapse of the Hohenzollern monarchy with emphasis upon political, social,
and economic developments.
HIST4253 History of Germany, 1918-1949 (Irregular) Survey of Germany from advent of
the Weimar Republic to 1949 with emphasis upon the failure of democratic government
in the 1920s, the National Socialist dictatorship, and the division of Germany into
two separate states.
HIST4263 Independence and Africa Today (Sp) Examines the last half-century of Africa’s
history, focusing on the last few decades. Introduction of Africa’s colonial past,
revolutions and struggles for independence. Review of African development in the
post-colonial and contemporary era, successes and failures of independent Africa, and
the challenges the continent faces today.
HIST4283 Russia to 1861 (Fa) Study of the political, social and cultural development of
Russia through the Napoleonic invasion.
HIST4293 Russia Since 1861 (Sp) Survey of political, cultural and intellectual trends in
modern Russia with emphasis upon the Revolutions of 1917, the Soviet Union, and its
successor states.
HIST4313 Islamic Theology and Philosophy, 650-1700 (Irregular) Doctrines and main
figures in Islamic theology and philosophy from the origins of Islam through the seventeenth
century C.E.
HIST4333 Modern Islamic Thought (Irregular) Main currents in Islamic theology and
political philosophy from the Ottoman Empire to the end of the twentieth century.
HIST4353 Middle East, 600-1250 (Even years, Fa) An examination of the origins of
modern Middle Eastern societies-Arabic, Turkish, and Persian-with emphasis upon the
development of the Islamic faith and culture.
HIST4363 The Middle East since 1914 (Irregular) Middle East sine 1914 addresses
European colonialism, the rise of new social elites, independence, revolution, globalization,
economic self-determination, persistent regional conflicts and ongoing battles
over “cultural authenticity”.
HIST4373 Mongol & Mamluk Middle East 1250-1520 (Even years, Sp) An examination of
Egypt, the Fertile Crescent, and Iran in the period of the Turco-Mongol military elites.
Special attention given to the rise of slave and free governments and their roles in
shaping Middle East political and social patterns.
HIST4383 The American Civil Rights Movement (Irregular) Introduction to the history
and development of the civil rights movement in the United States. (Same as AAST
4383)
HIST4393 The Ottoman Empire and Iran 1300-1722 (Odd years, Sp) An examination of
Ottoman government and society in the {Classical Period}as well as a survey of Iranian
history from 1300 to 1722. Special attention given to the Ottoman ruling structure,
religious-legal establishment, and Ottoman conquests in the Balkans and Arab world.
HIST4413 New Women in the Middle East (Irregular) This course covers the transformation
of social and cultural roles of women in the Middle East since the 19th Century.
Emphases include political emancipation, religious reformation, artistic representation,
and gendered re-definition.
HIST4433 Social and Cultural History of the Modern Middle East (Irregular) An analysis
of Middle East history in the 17th-20th centuries which focuses on the social transformation
of urban and rural life. Particular emphasis is given to the roles of economics,
genealogy, art, and popular culture.
HIST4463 The American Frontier (Odd years, Fa) American westward expansion and its
influence on national institutions and character. Emphasis on the pioneer family and
the frontier’s role in shaping American society, culture, economy, and politics. Topics
include exploration, the fur trade, the cattle kingdom and the mining, farming, and
military frontiers.
HIST4483 African American Biographies (Irregular) Introduction to the history and
intellectual development of famous and not-so-famous African Americans. (Same as
AAST 4483)
HIST4493 Religion in America to 1860 (Irregular) History of religion in early America,
primarily from a social and cultural perspective. Topics will include region, social class,
growth of institutions, slavery, print culture, and social reform in traditions including
Protestantism, West African religion, Catholicism, Native American religion, and Judaism.
HIST4503 History of Political Parties in the United States, 1789-1896 (Even years, Fa)
Origin and development of the American party system from the implementation of the
constitution to the election of McKinley. (Same as HIST 4483,PLSC 4303)
HIST4513 History of Political Parties in the United States Since 1896 (Odd years, Sp) Response
of the party system to America’s emergence as an industrial nation and world
power from the election of 1896 to present. (Same as PLSC 4313)
HIST4533 American Social and Intellectual History to 1865 (Even years, Fa) Survey of
significant ideas and institutions from Colonial times through the Civil War with emphasis
upon religious, educational, literary, and scientific developments.
HIST4543 American Social and Intellectual History Since 1865 (Odd years, Sp) Survey of
thought and society since the Civil War.
HIST4563 The Old South, 1607-1865 (Odd years, Fa) Survey of the political, social, and
economic development of the antebellum South.
HIST4573 The New South, 1860 to the Present (Even years, Fa) Survey of the development
of the Civil War and postwar South to the present.
HIST4583 Arkansas in the Nation (Sp) Designed to provide advanced undergraduate
and graduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the full sweep
of Arkansas history. The focus will be on social, economic and political history, and
historiography.
HIST4603 U.S. Labor History to 1877 (Odd years, Fa) Examines the changing nature of
work in U.S. history from 1607 until 1877 including the ways that workers--individually
and collectively-- understand the meanings of their labor and to the ways that notions
of class, gender, ethnicity, and race inform these understandings.
HIST4613 Colonial America to 1763 (Irregular) Political, economic, and social history of
colonial development from the time of contact to the Treaty of Paris, with primary, but
not exclusive, emphasis upon Anglo-America.
HIST4623 Revolutionary America, 1763 to 1801 (Irregular) Political, economic, and
social history of Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary America and the evolution
of the new nation, with a particular emphasis upon the emergence on constitutional
traditions.
HIST4643 Early American Republic, 1801-1828 (Irregular) History of the early United
States emphasizing social and cultural perspectives. Topics addressed will include
westward expansion, slavery, religion, and economic change.
HIST4653 Antebellum America, 1828-1850 (Irregular) History of antebellum U.S. emphasizing
social and cultural perspectives. Topics addressed will include slavery, religion,
gender, the market economy, regionalism, and political developments.
HIST4663 Rebellion to Reconstruction, 1850-1877 (Irregular) A survey of political, social,
and economic issues from the late antebellum period through Reconstruction. Emphasis
is placed on the causes of the Civil War and the problems of postwar America. A
brief examination of the Civil War is included.
HIST4673 The American Civil War (Fa) An intensive study of the political, social, military,
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