USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 78 | Course Descriptions |
A minimum of 32 semester hours is required for a major in history. Twelve hours of 2000 level courses, or their equivalent, constitute the lower level requirements. At least 12 hours of course work must be drawn from the 3000-4000 level in addition to HIS 4104 and 4936, which constitute the upper level requirements for the degree. A minimum grade of "C" or better must be attained in each course counted for the 32 hours of history. Grades of "D" or "F" in history coursework will, however, be used in calculating the major GPA unless the course is retaken under the grade forgiveness policy. It is recommended that history majors take ENC 3310, "Advanced Expository Writing," SPC 2023, "Fundamentals of Speech Communication," LIS 2001, "Information Resources and Library Research," CGS 2080 and CGS 3060 (computer service courses), and additional hours drawn from the following disciplines: Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government and International Affairs, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Women's Studies, Literature, the Humanities, and the Fine Arts. Majors intending to pursue graduate work should take a minimum of two years of classical or modern foreign language.
The department's honors program challenges the superior student to achieve academic excellence through individual research and individualized instruction. Admission to the program will be competitive. A maximum of 15 students per year will be selected. They must meet the following criteria: 20 hours (at least 8 at USF) of history courses (3.5 GPA or better), 75 hours total course work (3.3 GPA or better), and recommendation by a USF history faculty member. Honors students will be assigned faculty advisors who will guide their research and the writing of an honors thesis. Students will also participate in an Honors Colloquium. Students interested in the program should contact the departmental undergraduate advisor for details of this demanding and rewarding program.
The minor in History entails a 15-hour program organized and contracted by the student and the department around the specific needs of the student's major program.A minimum of 8 hours must be completed at the University of South Florida and the student must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor. Certification of the minor will be supervised by the department. Students interested in a minor in history are encouraged to see the History department advisor as early in their undergraduate program as possible.
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Chairperson: R. P. Ingalls; Professors: R. O. Arsenault, J. M. Belohlavek, C. B. Currey, R. P. Ingalls, G. H. Mayer, G. R. Mormino; Associate Professors: D. R. Carr, G. H. Kleine, W. M. Murray, K. A. Parker, E. M. Silbert, J. M. Swanson, G. K. Tipps; Assistant Professors: G. Benadusi, L. Edwards, K. Fischer, F. Ottanelli, K. Paul, W. Stavig, R. J. Van Neste; Other Faculty: C. W. Arnade.
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AFH 3100 AFRICAN HISTORY TO 1850 -HP -AF (3)
An outline survey of pre-colonial African history including a prefatory introduction to the use of primary sources (such as archaeology, oral tradition, cultural anthropology, comparative linguistics, documents) in reconstructing the African past. (Also offered under Africana Studies.)
AFH 3200 AFRICAN HISTORY SINCE 1850 -HP -AF (3)
Survey of the Colonial and post-colonial history of Africa. Emphasis on the impact of European and other alien influences on the continent, emergence of independent African states, and postindependence problems of nation building and economic development. (Also offered under Africana Studies.)
AMH 2010, 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY I, II -HP (3,3)
A history of the United States with attention given to relevant developments in the Western Hemisphere, AMH 2010: European origins to 1877; AMH 2020: 1877 to present.
AMH 3110 AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY TO 1750 -HP (4)
A study of the evolution of American society from the Age of Reconnaissance to 1750. Attention is given to the transformation from colonies to provinces with emphasis on ethnocultural conflict, religion, labor systems, and political culture.
AMH 3130 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY ERA (4)
Emphasis on the causes of the American revolution, the nature of Constitution-making, and the establishment of the federal system. Also examines the significance of loyalism, violence, and slavery in American society from 1750-1789.
AMH 3140 THE AGE OF JEFFERSON (4)
A comprehensive study of American society and political culture from 1789-1828. Focuses on demographic trends, party systems, expansionism, Indian policy, labor, and ethno-cultural conflicts.
AMH 3160 THE AGE OF JACKSON (4)
The United States from 1828-1850, with emphasis on social and political conflict. Consideration of evangelicalism, reform, labor movements, urbanization, and political activity in the antebellum era.
AMH 3170 THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (4)
An examination of political, social, and economic climate of the 1850's that led to the American Civil War. The course does focus upon the war itself in its military, diplomatic, and political consequences through the end of the Reconstruction (1877).
AMH 3201 THE UNITED STATES, 1877-1929 (4)
A study of America from the end of Reconstruction to the stock market crash. Ranging over political, social, and diplomatic developments, the course covers industrialization, reform, imperialism, feminism, race relations and World War I.
AMH 3252 THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1929 (4)
The United States from the Great Depression to the present. Covering political, social and diplomatic developments, examines the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Viet Nam, civil rights, feminism and Watergate.
AMH 3403 THE SOUTH SINCE 1865 (4)
Southern history since the surrender at Appomattox. Topics covered include Reconstruction, the Populist revolt, race relations, demogoguery and disfranchisement, Southern women, and the Civil Rights Movement.
AMH 3421 EARLY FLORIDA (4)
A history of colonial Florida under the Spanish and English. Florida as an area of discovery, colonization, and imperial conflict; the emergence of Florida within the regional setting.
AMH 3423 MODERN FLORIDA (4)
An historical survey of Florida from the territorial period to the modern era. An examination of the social, political, and economic changes occurring in Florida between 1821 and the 1980s.
AMH 3500 AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY (4)
A study of American workers from the colonial period to the present. Examines the changing nature of work, its effects on workers (including minorities and women), and their responses as expressed in strikes, unions, and political action.
AMH 3510 U.S. DIPLOMATIC HISTORY TO 1898 -6A (4)
The development of American Foreign Relations in the Agricultural era.
AMH 3511 U.S. DIPLOMATIC HISTORY IN THE 20TH CENTURY -6A (4)
A history of American Foreign Relations in the Industrial era.
AMH 3530 IMMIGRATION HISTORY (4)
A study of the composition and character of the "American" people with emphasis on the period from 1840s to the 1920s. Examines old world backgrounds of immigrants and their responses to the new world's social, economic and political conditions.
AMH 3540 UNITED STATES MILITARY HISTORY (4)
A study of American military policy and practices from colonial days to the present. Attention is given both to tactics and to strategy in the unfolding formulation and development of American armed might.
AMH 3545 WAR AND AMERICAN EMPIRE (4)
The U.S. evolved in 200 years from 13 colonies to the number one power in the world. To achieve this goal we utilized war to achieve empire. This course will examine the link between American War and empire from the Revolution through Viet Nam.
AMH 3561 AMERICAN WOMEN I (4)
A study of women in the evolution of American society from European origins to 1877. Women's roles in the family, economy, politics, wars, and reform movements will be examined. (May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.)
AMH 3562 AMERICAN WOMEN II (4)
A study of women in the evolution of American society from 1877 to the present. Women's roles in the family, economy, politics, immigration, wars, religion and reform movements will be examined. (May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.)
AMH 3800 HISTORY OF CANADA (4)
A study of Canadian experience from its French origins through the British conquest to its present multi-racial character. Attention will also be given to the forces of nationalism, separatism, and regionalism.
ASH 3501 HISTORY OF INDIA (4)
A study of the major themes of Indian history from the Indus culture to the present. Emphasis will be given to the Classical, Mogul and British periods as well as the modern independent sub-continent.
ASN 3404 MODERN CHINA -6A -SS - HP (4)
Political, economic, and social history of China from the time of the first major Western contacts (17th-18th Centuries) through the consolidation of socialism in the late 1950's, and the Great Leap Forward.
EUH 2011 ANCIENT HISTORY I -HP (3,3)
An introductory survey of ancient history. EUH 2011 treats the ancient Near East and Greece from the origins of civilization to the full development of the Hellenistic kingdoms prior to conflict with Rome.
EUH 2012 ANCIENT HISTORY II (3,3)
An introductory survey of ancient history. EUH 2012 deals with Rome through the Regal, Republican, and Imperial periods, from the beginnings of civilization in Italy to the division of the Roman Empire, A.D. 395.
EUH 2021, 2022 MEDIEVAL HISTORY I, II -HP (3,3)
A thematic survey of the Middle Ages. EUH 2021 deals with the nascent, Christian civilization of European, circa 300-1050 A.D.; EUH 2022 treats the mature medieval civilization of Europe, circa 1050-1500.
EUH 2030, 2031 MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY I, II -HP (3,3)
A thematic survey of Europe in the modern age. EUH 2030 treats the period from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; EUH 2031, from the French Revolution to the present.
EUH 3142 RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION (4)
A history of Europe from the Renaissance to the Thirty Years' War (1400-1618). The cultural, social, and economic characteristics will provide the framework for artistic, philosophical, religious, and political developments.
EUH 3181 MEDIEVAL CULTURE (4)
A survey of thought, culture, and art in the Middle Ages. Medieval attitudes as manifested in literature, art, philosophy, education, and religion; with emphasis upon Medieval man's changing perception of himself and his world.
EUH 3185 VIKING HISTORY (4)
The role of the Vikings in the shaping of Western history. A comprehensive survey of their institutions, outlook and daily life. Viking expansion into Europe and North America.
EUH 3188 MEDIEVAL SOCIETY (4)
A study of the daily life and attitudes of the medieval nobleman, peasant, townsmen, and the agrarian-urban economy and society which affected their lives.
EUH 3189 MEDIEVAL POLITICS (4)
An inquiry into the nature, distribution, and use of political power during the Middle Ages, in such institutions as feudalism, monarchy, cities, and the church.
EUH 3202 HISTORY OF 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY EUROPE (4)
A history of Europe from the beginning of the Thirty Years' War to the outbreak of the French Revolution. Political and intellectual developments will be assessed in the light of society and the economy.
EUH 3205 HISTORY OF NINETEENTH CENTURY EUROPE (4)
A comparative study of economic, political, social, and intellectual developments in nineteenth century Europe.
EUH 3206 HISTORY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY EUROPE (4)
A comparative study of economic, political, social, and intellectual developments in twentieth century Europe.
EUH 3401 CLASSICAL GREECE (4)
A study of ancient Greece focusing on the brilliant period following the Persian Wars, but embracing as well the formative Bronze, Middle and Archaic ages, and the decline culminating in the conquest of Greece by Philip II of Macedon in 338 B.C.
EUH 3402 AGE OF ALEXANDER (4)
A study focusing on the career of Alexander the Great and on the Greek and Macedonian conquest of Imperial Persia. Also treated are the great hellenistic kingdoms prior to Rome's conquest of the eastern Mediterranean.
EUH 3412 ROMAN REPUBLIC (4)
A study of the Roman Republic from 509 B.C. to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B. C., with a prelude treating Rome's early development under royal rule. Political growth and change provide the framework for the treatment.
EUH 3413 ROMAN EMPIRE (4)
A study of Imperial Roman from the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. to the death of the emperor Constantine in A.D. 337. Emphasized is Rome's government of a vast Mediterranean empire including much of the near East and Europe.
EUH 3461 GERMAN HISTORY TO 1870 (4)
A political, social, and cultural approach to the history of the Germanies from 1500 through 1870, with emphasis on the Protestant Reformation, the rise of Brandenburg-Prussian, and the unification under Bismarck.
EUH 3462 GERMAN HISTORY 1870 TO PRESENT (4)
A political, social, and cultural approach to the history of the German Empire from 1870 through the 1970's. The nation's two attempts to try for world power status are highlighted, as well as the Weimar Republic, prototype of the embattled democracy.
EUH 3501 BRITISH HISTORY TO 1688 (4)
A study of major developments in British history from the 15th century to 1688.
EUH 3502 BRITISH HISTORY 1688 TO PRESENT (4)
A study of the major themes of British history since the Glorious Revolution, including social, political, and economic developments leading to the creation of the modern demographic welfare state.
EUH 3530 BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH (4)
A study of the development of the British Empire from the age of initial expansion overseas to the creation of the multinational commonwealth. Included are examinations of theory and myth of colonialism as well as the literature of imperialism.
EUH 3571 RUSSIAN HISTORY TO 1865 (4)
A survey of the social, political, economic, and cultural development of Russia from the year 800 to 1865. Topics include the personality of Russian rulers, the origins of Russian Socialism, and Russia's relationship to the West.
EUH 3572 RUSSIAN HISTORY 1865 TO PRESENT (4)
An analysis of the tradition from late imperial society to the contemporary Soviet system. Emphasis will be placed on continuity and change in the economic, political, and cultural aspects of Russia from 1865 to present.
HIS 2931 SPECIAL TOPICS (2-4)
This course emphasizes a selected historical problem or issue. A variety of instructional approaches will be taken, and topics may vary.
HIS 3474 SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATION -6A (4)
A thematic study of the interrelationship of science and society in modern history emphasizing the institutional forms, value structures, and social relations in science as they have developed from the scientific revolution to the present.
HIS 3930 SPECIAL TOPICS (2-4)
This course is designed to emphasize a selected historical problem or issue that is meaningful and challenging to the student. A variety of instructional approaches will be taken to the material. Topics will be changed each semester.
HIS 4104 THEORY OF HISTORY (4)
Recommended to be taken during the senior year. Required of all history majors. An analysis of the foundations of historical knowledge and historical methodology. Includes a survey of historical thinking and writing from ancient times to the present.
HIS 4900 DIRECTED READING (1-4)
PR: CI. Arrangement with instructor prior to registration. Readings in special topics.
HIS 4920 COLLOQUIUM IN HISTORY (2-4)
Reading and discussion of selected topics in the various fields of history. The subject and scope of inquiry will be determined by the instructor for each section. May be repeated for credit.
HIS 4936 PRO-SEMINAR IN HISTORY -XMW (4)
PR: CI. Advanced topics in the various fields of history. Emphasis on discussion of assigned readings and on research and writing of a major paper. Required of all history majors. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.
HIS 5215 HISTORICAL WRITING (2)
A course for graduate and advanced undergraduates to combine library, archival and research skills with an examination of various writing styles. Analytic and synthetic skills are stressed in writing articles, reviews and essays.
LAH 2734 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY IN FILM (3)
Through the use of films and readings, the course introduces the broad sweep of Latin American history from the pre-Columbian period to today. Emphasis is placed on the social-cultural context to understand the peoples and events that have shaped Latin America.
LAH 3130 COLONIAL LATIN AMERICA (4)
A study of the Spanish and Portuguese Colonial empires in the New World from 1492-1830.
LAH 3200 MODERN LATIN AMERICA (4)
A study of the emergence of the Latin American states. The course will examine developments in Latin America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Special attention is given to the Third World character of the region.
LAH 3430 HISTORY OF MEXICO (4)
Mexican history from pre-Columbian cultures to the twentieth century. Emphasis falls on the colonial political economy, social development, the wars of independence, development of the 19th century Mexican state and the Mexican revolution.
LAH 3470 HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN (4)
A thematic study of the circum-Caribbean from pre-Columbian cultures to the twentieth century, emphasizing the development of the Caribbean political economy with emphasis on monoculture, plantation society, and colonial/neo-colonial relationships.
LAH 3480 HISTORY OF CUBA (4)
Cuban history from pre-Columbian cultures to the Cuban Revolution. Emphasis on colonization, the sugar economy, the struggles for independence, the political economy of the Republic, and the 20th century revolutionary process.
WST 3210 WOMEN IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION I -6A -HP (3)
Survey of women in the ancient Near East, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, early Middle Ages. Origins of Western attitudes toward sex roles, female sexuality, relation of power to gender. (May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.)
WST 3220 WOMEN IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION II -HP (3)
Survey of European women from the late Middle Ages to the twentieth century: differing consequences of historical change for women and men. (May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.)
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Publication Date: June 1, 1995
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