2009-2010 - Bowie State University

HIST 340 CULTURE AND HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 110, HIST 111, or Permission of Instructor. This course is a historic, cultural, and geographic approach to the study of
Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
HIST 350 WOMEN IN AMERICAN SOCIETY 3 CREDITS
Women in American Society examines women’s roles from re‐colonial times to the present.
HIST 360 SURVEY OF AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS TO 1500 (FALL ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 110. This course is an introductory survey of African history to 1500. Emphasis is on the evolution of the peoples and
nations, their civilizations, and the rise and fall of indigenous states.
HIST 361 SURVEY OF AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS SINCE 1500 (SPRING ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 111. This course is a continuation of HIST 360 and is a survey of the evolution of African nations.
HIST 362 HISTORY OF EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 111 or Permission of Instructor. This course focuses on the breakdown of colonial rule, the
rise of African nationalism, and the independence movement in East and Southern Africa in the 20th century.
HIST 380 SPECIAL TOPICS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES 3 CREDITS
This is an interdisciplinary course designed to examine selected issues, subject areas, and themes within the academic field of Women’s Studies
which are not covered in‐depth in the core courses. The specific topics of the course will vary. Special topics may include, but are not limited
to, the following: “Women of Africa and the African Diaspora”, “Women and the Law”, “Women and Religion”, Gender and Global Issues” and
“Third World Women”.
HIST 390 METHODS OF TEACHING HISTORY (FALL ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101. This course focuses on the methods and techniques for the presentation of historical materials, with primary
emphasis on the preparations, motivations, and procedures in testing and evaluation as they relate to history. History majors seeking
certification must take his course, along with EDUC 304, Methods of Teaching.
HIST 400 AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY (FALL EVERY TWO YEARS) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 and HIST 202. This course is a survey of the history of ideas from the Colonial Era to the Civil War. Consideration is
given to the major socio‐economic, political, and literary issues of the period. Such topics as the Puritan Dilemma, the Rights of Man,
transcendentalism, romanticism, abolitionism, and communitarianism will be discussed. This course also will cover the evolution and
development of the history of ideas from the Civil War to the present.
HIST 402 DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF THE US (SPRING EVERY TWO YEARS) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 and HIST 202. This course focuses on the relations of the United States with the world, with emphasis on the
economic, political, and ideological elements determining policy.
HIST 404 DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF EUROPE (FALL ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 110 and HIST 111 or Permission of Instructor. This course is a study of international relations within Europe and relations
of Europe with the rest of the world, including the political, economic, and ideological phenomena affecting and determining policy from 1870
to the present.
HIST 420 EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 110 and HIST 111 or Permission of Professor. This course is a survey of the history of ideas from the early modern period
(Renaissance and Reformation) to the postmodern period (late 20 th century).
HIST 441 THE MILITARY EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 and HIST 202. This course is a study of the role and influence of the Military in the development of the United States
from the early Republic to the present.
HIST 460 FIELDWORK IN HISTORICAL MANAGEMENT 6 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101. This course is an internship in historical agencies and museums and requires a field placement and weekly
evaluative meetings.
HIST 461 IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA (SPRING EVERY TWO YEARS) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 111. This course is a detailed study of the rise and fall of colonial rule in Africa since 1860.
HIST 496 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY (SPECIAL PERMISSION) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. This is an individualized course of independent study designed to allow the advanced student of
history to pursue a specialized topic or research project under supervision. An adequately documented report of publication quality will
terminate the study.
HIST 497 SENIOR SEMINAR I (FALL ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): All history survey courses and five upper level history courses from the three Sub‐Fields and Permission of Instructor. The
primary objective of this course is to prepare students to take the comprehensive examination in history.
HIST 498 SENIOR SEMINAR II (SPRING ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): All history survey courses and six upper level history courses from the three Sub‐Fields and Permission of Instructor. The primary
objective of this course is for the student to research and write a thesis paper that is based on primary and secondary sources. A secondary
objective is for the student to understand the nature of historical study and the philosophy of history.
HUMA: HUMANITIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HUMA 201 CULTURE AND HUMANITIES 3 CREDITS
While introducing the study of humanities, this course explores the concept of culture and humanity as seen through arts and story. Students
will determine a practical understanding of culture, including pop culture, as they develop skills in critically examining the fine and performing
arts, film, literature, myth and folklore.
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