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474./654. Slavery and Race Relations. (3) Bieber
Overview of slavery, the slave trade and post-emancipation
race relations in the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America.
XI. Religion, Science and Ideas
300./500. Studies in History. (1-3, no limit) ∆
Will vary from instructor to instructor, but will be an in-depth
analysis of specific historical problems. For course content,
consult Schedule of Classes.
323./523. History of the Jewish People to 1492. (3)
Pugach
(Also offered as RELG 323.) Survey of Jewish history in
Ancient and Medieval times, stressing major religious, intellectual,
political and social developments. Traces the transformation
of the Hebrews into the Jews and Israelite religion
into Judaism, Highlights the Rabinic era and the diaspora
experience in the Islamic and Christian worlds. {Fall and
alternate years}
324./524. Modern History of the Jewish People. (3)
Pugach
(Also offered as RELG 324.) Survey in ethnic history stressing
political, religious and social developments from the
expulsion from Spain (1492) to the present. Concentrates on
European Jewry but will include consideration of American
Jewish community, modern anti-semitism and rise of the state
of Israel. {Spring and alternate years}
325./525. History of World Communism. (3)
From Marx to the present.
326./526. History of Christianity to 1517. (3)
(Also offered as RELG 326.) The history of Christianity
from its beginnings in Palestine to the eve of the Protestant
Reformation. Primary focus will be on the rich variety of
forms—doctrinal, liturgical and institutional—that Christianity
assumed through the Medieval centuries. Also of concern
will be its contributions and significance as a civilizing force.
{Fall}
327./527. History of Christianity, 1517 to Present. (3)
(Also offered as RELG 327.) The development of Christianity
from the Protestant Reformation into the modern world,
including biography, doctrine, liturgy, institutions and religious
practice, together with the interaction of Christianity with
society at large. {Spring}
328./528. History of Science From Antiquity to the
Scientific Revolution. (3) Moy
A history of western science from ancient Mesopotamia
through the “Scientific Revolution.”
329./529. History of Science Since the Enlightenment.
(3) Moy
A history of western science from the Enlightenment to the
20th century.
416./616. History of Medicine to 1850. (3) Spidle
A survey of western medicine’s development to mid-19th
century, aimed at the nonspecialist. Includes the impact of
health factors in general historical development.
417./617. History of Modern Medicine. (3) Spidle
Survey of western medicine since mid-19th century, aimed
at the nonspecialist. Includes the impact of health factors in
general historical development.
439./639. History of Science and Technology in the U.S.
(3) Moy
A history of science and technology in the United States,
examining both intellectual developments and the creation of
an American scientific community.
440./640. Atomic America. (3) Moy
The history of atomic America in the 20th century, with focus
on the political, social and cultural dimensions of the nuclear
arms race; the controversy over nuclear energy; and the
specter of nuclear terrorism.
441./641. History of Religion in America. (3) Szasz
(Also offered as RELG 441.) This class will cover the rise
and development of the nation’s religious groups, from first
contact to the present day. The focus will be on the social
impact of the groups and how they influenced the development
of American life.
481./661. Islam. (3) Risso
(Also offered as RELG 481.) Topics include the development
of Islamic law and theory; philosophy and mysticism; ritual
and art. The political, social and economic ramifications of
Islam will be emphasized.
XII. Special Courses, Undergraduate
Colloquia and Seminars
490./590. World History: Comparative Themes. (3)
Skipping through time and space, this course investigates a
series of themes common to human existence, and stresses
interaction among different societies and civilizations. Team
taught by three members of the History Department.
491. Historiography. (3) Bieber, Sandoval-Strausz,
Slaughter, Spidle
Development of historical thought and writing.
Prerequisites: 101L–102L and a minimum of two upper-division
courses in history. Restriction: permission from department.
{Summer, Fall}
492. Senior Seminar. (3)
Restriction: permission from department.
493. Reading and Research in Honors. (3)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
494. Senior Thesis. (3)
Prerequisite: 493.
495./595. Introduction to Public History. (3) Ball
The object of this class is to introduce students to the field of
Public History. The course will embrace the theory, method
and practice of public history.
496. Undergraduate Readings in History. (1-3, no
limit) ∆
Permission of instructor required before registering.
497./597. Introduction to Editing Historical Journals.
(3) Ball
Nature and problems of editing historical journals. Appraisal,
evaluation, revision and preparation for publication, including
practical experience.
*499. Internship. (3-9) ∆
Provides a supervised work experience in the practical application
of historical skills. Training for interns is provided in
various fields such as museum work, archival management
and historical editing. It does not give credit toward minimum
requirements for the Ph.D. Course may be repeated without
limit provided the topics vary.
XIII. Graduate Seminars
665. Seminar in Historical Research Methods. (3, no
limit) ∆
Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.
666. Seminar and Studies in History. (3, no limit) ∆
Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.
667. Seminar and Studies in Ancient History. (3, unlimited
repetition) ∆
Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.