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HIST 305 The Pacific Century (3)(Formerly BEHS 305. May be applied toward a specialization inbehavioral and social sciences. Fulfills the historical or internationalperspective requirement.) An interdisciplinary introductionto contemporary East and Southeast Asia that surveys the political,economic, and cultural changes of the past 100 years—-fromcolonialism to nationalism and from military clashes to economicproblems. Focus is on understanding the sources of the region’sdynamics and the roots of its diversity. The contrasting themes oftradition and modernization, as well as American attitudes of isolationismand expansion toward Asia, are explored. The historicand geographic context for both the development of the Pacificbasin and its impact on the global community is illuminated.Video programs from the series “The Pacific Century” are integratedwith the course materials. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: ASTD 305, BEHS 305, orHIST 305.HIST 309 Introduction to HistoricalWriting (3)Recommended: 12 credits in history. A study of the methods andproblems of historical research and presentation. Assignmentsinclude a major research paper.HIST 316 Advanced Topics in Regional andNational History (1–3)An in-depth study of the histories of specific regions or nations.Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students mayreceive credit for a given topic in either HIST 216 or HIST 316only once.HIST 317 Advanced Topics in Urban andLocal History (1–3)An in-depth study of the histories of specific cities or localities.Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students mayreceive credit for a given topic in either HIST 217 or HIST 317only once.HIST 318 Advanced Topics in MilitaryHistory (1–3)An in-depth study of specific battles, campaigns, or wars. Assignmentsinclude advanced reading and research. Students mayreceive credit for a given topic in either HIST 218 or HIST 318only once.HIST 319 Special Topics in History (3)An in-depth study of specific topics, themes, events, or problemsin history. Assignments include advanced reading and research.Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 219or HIST 319 only once.HIST 336 Europe in the 19th Century:1815 to 1919 (3)(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.) Astudy of the political, economic, social, and cultural developmentof Europe from the Congress of Vienna to World War I.HIST 337 Europe in the World SettingSince 1914 (3)(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.)An investigation of the political, economic, and cultural developmentsof Europe since 1914, with special emphasis on the factorsinvolved in the two world wars and their worldwide effects andsignificance.HIST 360 America in the Colonial Era:1600 to 1763 (3)An investigation of the founding of the English colonies inAmerica. Topics include the European backgrounds of thecolonies, the reasons for the instability of colonial society, theemergence of stable societies after 1689, and the developmentof colonial regionalism. Also discussed are political institutions,social divisions, the economy, religion, education, and urbanand frontier problems in the 18th century.HIST 364 Emergence of Modern America:1900 to 1945 (3)A study of the emergence of modern American institutions andidentities in the years 1900–45. Topics include the presidencies ofMcKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson; the world wars; the GreatDepression; and the period of the New Deal. Special considerationis also given to emerging issues such as the role of womenand African Americans, corporate enterprises, and the welfarestate.HIST 365 Recent America: 1945 to thePresent (3)A survey of U.S. history from the presidencies of Truman andEisenhower to the present. Topics include 1960s’ radicalism, theCold War, Vietnam, Watergate, and changes in American society.186