History (HIS) CPSO

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Course numbers with the # symbol included (e.g. #400) have not been taught in the last 3 years.

HIS 402 - Great Civilizations

Credits: 4

For thousands of years, humans have created communities that align with certain perceived value systems. From these value systems, great civilizations have been cultivated, developed, and brought into conflict with other cultures. This course examines the rise of civilizations throughout the world, tracing the history of human societies from their beginnings through 1000 C.E. After surveying the prehistoric period and early civilization, the course focuses on the religious, political, and cultural characteristics of key civilizations from around the world. Emphasis will be placed on patterns of civilization, human conflict and interaction, and the development of human thought and expression.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc); Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed)

Equivalent(s): HIS 502G

Mutual Exclusion: No credit for students who have taken HIST 421.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Recognize key periods in world history according to their geographical and chronological significance.
  2. Recognize patterns in the development of civilizations across time and regions.
  3. Analyze the religious, political, scientific, and artistic developments of select world civilizations from pre-history through 1000 C.E., particularly as they relate to cultural interaction, change, expansion, and conflict.
  4. Explain the significance of cross-cultural exchange and the various circumstances that led to these encounters.
  5. Compare and contrast cultural value systems related to the civilizations covered in this course.

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HIS 410 - United States History to 1865

Credits: 4

This course focuses on the origins and development of issues relevant to Americans today through the examination of the history of the United States from its earliest settlement through the Civil War. Students study themes and events ranging from Native American cultures and their contact with early European settlements, the triumph of British over French and Spanish settlers, the upheavals of the Revolution, the establishment of the United States, its expansion westward, and the development and growth of slavery which culminated in the Civil War. The focus of this class will be making connections between the past and the present day, recognizing historical themes, evaluating areas of conflict, and using evidence-based historical interpretation.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc); Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed)

Equivalent(s): HIS 510G

Mutual Exclusion: No credit for students who have taken HIST 405.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Interpret key historical themes, events, and individuals in early American history according to the context in which they occurred or flourished.
  2. Explicate major historical themes of the 16th and 17th centuries that relate to the convergence of European, African, and Native American people, cultures, and religions.
  3. Explicate major historical themes of the 18th century before the American Revolution that relate to the formation of the United States of America.
  4. Explicate major historical themes from the Revolution to the Civil War that relate to the formation of American identity, economic development, concepts of democracy and freedom, and politics.
  5. Describe how historical events and the varying perspectives of a diverse American population shaped concepts of national identity.

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HIS 411 - United States History: 1865 to the Present

Credits: 4

This course addresses the characteristics of contemporary American society as a product of major developments, policies, conflicts, and legislation that occurred from 1865 to the present. Major topics include: reconstruction after the Civil War, industrialization and its consequences, themes and patterns of American foreign policy, the Progressive era and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, America's role in the era of globalism, and domestic and foreign policy developments since World War II. Students will have the opportunity to use primary and secondary sources to explore multiple perspectives and interpretations of this period in history.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc); Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed)

Equivalent(s): HIS 511G

Mutual Exclusion: No credit for students who have taken HIST 406.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Interpret key historical themes, events, and actions of individuals in American history from the Civil War to the present according to the context in which they occurred or flourished.
  2. Explicate major historical themes of the 19th century, including Reconstruction, industrialization, western migration, and the emergence of the United States of America as a world power.
  3. Explicate major historical themes of the 20th century especially those that relate to foreign relations, social change, and technological innovation.
  4. Describe how historical events and the varying perspectives of a diverse American population shaped the interpretation of national identity and purpose.
  5. Recognize how modern culture, politics, and society are related and connected to historical trends, movements, and events.
  6. Evaluate both primary and secondary sources to support evidence-based, analytical writing.

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HIS 512 - European History: Renaissance through the Industrial Revolution

Credits: 4

This course provides students the opportunity to engage in critical discussions about the foundations of modern western society according to key cultural, religious, and political changes associated with the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the emergence of the modern state. It also examines developments in the sciences, western philosophy, and revolutionary politics in theory and practice, through the nineteenth century, drawing connections between the past and the present day.

Attributes: Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed)

Equivalent(s): HIS 512G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Demonstrate connections between past historical events and trends that contributed to the formation of modern western society.
  2. Identify and evaluate the historical struggles that produced the modern concepts of the individual, the state, science, and politics.
  3. Recognize and summarize key themes and concepts in European history according to methods of historical analysis and writing.
  4. Examine the cycles of intellectual and political thought and their contributions to history.
  5. Analyze the causes and consequences of the age of revolutions, industrialization, and colonialism.
  6. Interpret the interactions between diverse peoples and the meaning of their experiences throughout different regions and time periods.
  7. Evaluate primary and secondary sources to support evidence-based, analytical writing.

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HIS 590 - Historical Methods

Credits: 4

In this course, students develop and employ historical methodology appropriate to the study of events, figures, periods, and cultures of the past. Building on General Education coursework in thinking, research, and writing, the course helps to develop a historical mindset through student practice with methods and processes of the historian, in designing viable projects to explore further, and in substantive written work. The course frames key questions and concepts in the discipline and prepares students for upper-level courses in the major.

Attributes: Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed); Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): (ENG 420 with a minimum grade of D- or ENG 500G with a minimum grade of D-) and (CRIT 501 with a minimum grade of D- or CRIT 501G with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): HIS 610G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Discuss key concepts in the field of history.
  2. Develop research questions framed by an understanding of these concepts.
  3. Employ historical methods to research events, figures, and cultures of the past.
  4. Differentiate among approaches to history.
  5. Explore primary and secondary sources, reading them critically.
  6. Articulate challenges of studying the past.
  7. Synthesize and organize research findings.
  8. Write effectively, including proposals, literature reviews, and substantive analyses.
  9. Practice effectively constructing an argument in dialogue with sources, citing in keeping with the norms of the academic discipline.

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HIS 602 - History of New England

Credits: 4

The course is a survey of New England's history spanning a time period from the late 1600's to the present. Students will assess New England's role in the economic, political, and military history of our nation. In addition, there is a focus on local New England communities and the important historical events and forces that contributed to their development.

Attributes: Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed); Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): HIS 602G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Analyze how human societies, natural landscapes, broad national and international contexts, and major events have shaped and reshaped the region over the past 400 years.
  2. Assess the factors that contributed to the patterns of change in New England over the past 400 years and how these changes have impacted New England's relationship with other regions of the United States.
  3. Distinguish between the diverse populations in New England and evaluate the history of cultural interactions and conflict among them.
  4. Evaluate historical developments, themes, and topics related to contemporary regional developments and issues.
  5. Demonstrate research skills using primary and secondary sources and apply discipline methodology to successfully complete historical inquiry.

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HIS 611 - Themes in World History

Credits: 4

This course examines the political, social, economic, and cultural forces that shaped the development of world civilizations from 1000 CE to the present. The focus of study will move beyond basic geography and historic timelines to ask questions about cultural interactions, conflict, and the varying forces that impacted world history, as well as to evaluate interpretations of the past. Using both primary and secondary sources, students will critically examine connections and patterns of history with a particular focus on globalism, multiculturalism, nationalism, and religious conflict throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc); Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed); Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): HIS 611G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Explain the historical significance of major political, economic, social, and cultural forces in world history over the past millennium.
  2. Analyze the political, economic, social, and cultural forces in world history with regard to their interrelationship and interdependence over time, and their relative impact on the development of the world.
  3. Chart the progression of world societies relative to their degree of participation in globalism, multiculturalism, nationalism, and religious conflict.
  4. Evaluate the central historical processes that have confronted the world in the past millennium and how those processes continue to shape and influence the world today.
  5. Demonstrate critical, independent thinking through analysis of historical events, perspectives, and concepts and communicate findings according to standards of historical research.

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HIS 718 - History of World War II

Credits: 4

This course explores the causes and consequences of the Second World War from a global perspective. It explores the rise of nationalism and totalitarianism and the impact of colonialism. The course explores the causes of WWI and its aftermath, moves through the decade of the 20's to the Depression and the rise of fascism, to the onset of the war in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific, and finally to the peace agreements and their effect on the future of the world. In particular it looks at industrial, agricultural, and democratic developments and their impact on the war. Military mobilization, gender, race, notions of "the good war," and cultural conflict will also be studied.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc); Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed)

Equivalent(s): HIS 618G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Examine the causes of WWII and the historical context of the global conflict.
  2. Identify key figures and events that impacted the evolution and outcome of the conflict.
  3. Evaluate the military strategies, alliances, decisions, and propaganda that affected the evolution and outcome of the war on all fronts.
  4. Assess the lived experience of WWII from multiple, often conflicting, perspectives through examination and evaluation of primary sources.
  5. Demonstrate critical, independent thinking through analysis of historical events, perspectives, and concepts and communicate that analysis through a presentation of historical research.

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HIS 727 - Vietnam War: An Historical Perspective

Credits: 4

Students will have the opportunity to examine three decades of struggle in Southeast Asia beginning with the history of French Colonial Indochina that led Communist Vietnamese revolutionaries into conflict with France, and then the United States and its Vietnamese allies. The course presents primary sources to examine the impact and significance of the war on American society and to evaluate its causes and consequences. The complexities of the lived human experiences before, during, and after the Vietnam War are studied according to a multitude of perspectives and interpretations.

Attributes: Human Thought Exp (Gen Ed)

Equivalent(s): HIS 627G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Summarize Vietnamese history and culture relevant to the factors that contributed to and were affected by conflict with foreign powers.
  2. Explicate the causes of conflict between Vietnamese leaders and U.S. and European powers.
  3. Appraise the war's long-term effects on the U.S. in areas such as foreign policy, politics, and internal social change.
  4. Evaluate the Vietnam War within the context of twentieth century native and foreign colonial conflict.
  5. Objectively examine the war and public memory by critically evaluating primary and secondary sources, acknowledging their multiple, often conflicting, perspectives.
  6. Conduct historical research using disciplinary methods and impeccable documentation.

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HIS 795 - Integrative Capstone: Internship in History

Credits: 4

This capstone course is a field-based internship designed to develop and hone the practical application skills of a History major. The course requires students to integrate the knowledge and skills gained from other courses in the program and to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to new subject matter and practical situations. Students apply for an internship at a self-selected site and negotiate the terms of the internship experience with a site supervisor under the auspices of their faculty mentor. The internship requires documented evidence of eighty hours of supervised experience and practice in a field setting where history-related knowledge and skills are applied. Students will complete a substantial, evidence- based research paper or project related to their internship work. NOTE: Registration for this course, an internship, is by permission of Academic Affairs. Early registration deadlines may apply. Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. NOTE: Students who were admitted to the college before Fall 2019 and have remained active in their original catalog year are not required to take IDIS 601.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): (CRIT 602 with a minimum grade of D- or CRIT 602G with a minimum grade of D- or CRIT 502G with a minimum grade of D-) and (IDIS 601 with a minimum grade of D- or IDIS 601G with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): HIS 651G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Acquire and complete an in-depth supervised experience in a field setting that is related to a student's history major, chosen career path, and/or area of interest.
  2. Integrate and apply their historical knowledge, skills, and methods to a specific field setting, client population, or service clientele.
  3. Demonstrate professionalism and standards of ethics while working in a field setting.
  4. Assess the scholarship of prior historians and scholars within a subfield of history related to the student’s field experience.
  5. Synthesize diverse information to reveal patterns, connections, and/or comparisons.
  6. Produce a substantial, evidence-based research paper or equivalent project using discipline-specific writing and citation conventions.

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HIS 797 - Integrative: Project in History

Credits: 4

This capstone course for History majors is designed to integrate learning from the entire major in an individually-customized project. Students demonstrate competency in history by producing an assessment of prior historical study (historiography) and a substantive original essay based on in-depth research. Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. NOTE: Students who were admitted to the college before Fall 2019 and have remained active in their original catalog year are not required to take IDIS 601.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): (CRIT 602 with a minimum grade of D- or CRIT 602G with a minimum grade of D- or CRIT 502G with a minimum grade of D-) and (IDIS 601 with a minimum grade of D- or IDIS 601G with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): HIS 660G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Demonstrate knowledge of historical events and perspectives, along with their significance, on a chosen historical topic.
  2. Conduct thorough research by employing historical methodology to locate and evaluate a variety of sources and perspectives.
  3. Synthesize diverse information to reveal patterns, connections, and/or comparisons.
  4. Assess the scholarship of prior historians and scholars within a subfield of history.
  5. Produce a substantial, evidence-based research paper or equivalent project using discipline-specific writing and citation conventions.

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