1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
HI 200 Introduction to History
3c-0l-3sh
For history majors and concentrates. Topics include philosophy of
history, important schools of history and historians, and methods of
historical research. Student is encouraged to become a better historian
and to identify with historical profession. For History majors only.
HI 201 Western Civilization Before 1600
3c-0l-3sh
Survey course presenting in various forms the origin and development of
major political, social, religious, and intellectual institutions in
Western Civilization to approximately 1600. For History majors or by
instructor's permission.
HI 202 Western Civilization Since 1600
3c-0l-3sh
Development of Western civilization from the expansion of Europe to
thepresent, including political, diplomatic, economic, social, and
cultural
areas. Introduces issues and interpretations encountered in upper-level
courses. For History majors or by instructor's permission.
HI 203 United States History for Historians
3c-0l-3sh
Introduces aspiring historians to United States history since 1763.
Emphasizes the issues, methods, and problems that currently concern
professional historians. For History majors or by instructor's
permission.
HI 210 Ancient Civilization: The Middle East
and the Eastern Mediterranean
3c-0l-3sh
An examination of the development and the spread of ancient civilization
in ancient Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean. Topics of study
will include the characteristics of civilization and the development of
political, social, economic, and cultural institutions in the river
valley centers and the diffusion to the fringe areas. (Course designed
for nonmajors)
HI 212 Ancient and Medieval Europe
3c-0l-3sh
An examination of the development of civilization in Europe during the
ancient and medieval periods. The course will focus on the Ancient Greek
and Roman civilizations and the medieval European civilization. The
characteristics and institutions of civilization will be stressed as well
as the political history.
HI 214 Themes in American History
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HI195
Open only to non-History majors. Designed to give students an
appreciation of the basic themes and issues in the making of American
society. Students will examine themes such as the fruition of democracy,
the American dream, slavery and freedom, the tensions between liberty and
order, and the role of the United States in a world setting.
HI 281 Special Topics
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to
explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A
given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than
three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-
level undergraduate students.
HI 301 History of Ancient Greece
3c-0l-3sh
Will analyze major political, social, and economic developments in
ancient Greek civilization from Bronze Age to death of Alexander.
HI 302 History of Ancient Rome
3c-0l-3sh
Will trace Roman history from early Republic down to fall of Empire.
Roman political theory will be particularly emphasized.
HI 303 Medieval Europe I, 400-1000
3c-0l-3sh
History of early Medieval Europe, from decline of Rome to beginnings of
High Middle Ages; emphasis on political, social, economic, religious, and
intellectual developments.
HI 304 Medieval Europe II, 1000-1300
3c-0l-3sh
History of late Medieval Europe, from High Middle Ages to Renaissance
period; emphasis on political, social, economic, religious, and
intellectual developments.
HI 305 Renaissance and Reformation
3c-0l-3sh
History of Europe from c. 1250; rise of commercial city, kings, and
pressures on Christian Church to 1600. Some consideration of technology
and voyages.
HI 306 Early Modern Europe
3c-0l-3sh
Greatness of France under Louis XIV; Sweden; Thirty Years' War. Emergence
of modern society; French Revolution.
HI 307 History of Europe: 1815-1914
3c-0l-3sh
Study of Europe in 19th century, with emphasis on the emergence of major
thought patterns, Romanticism, Nationalism, Socialism, and Positivism.
HI 308 Twentieth-Century Europe
3c-0l-3sh
Political, economic, and diplomatic trends in Europe since 1900, with
major emphasis on causes and results of war and search for security.
HI 311 Rise and Fall of Hitler's Empire
3c-0l-3sh
In-depth study of Hitler and the Nazi order; offers an analysis of
19th-century origins of Nazi ideology and intensively analyzes domestic
and foreign totalitarian policy (1920-1945), including Holocaust,
Resistance, and the postwar Nuremberg Trials.
HI 320 History of England to 1688
3c-0l-3sh
Survey of the growth of the English nation, with emphasis on political,
social, and economic developments leading to 17th-century conflict
between Crown and Parliament.
HI 321 History of England, 1688 to Present
3c-0l-3sh
Survey of the growth of England as a democratic constitutional monarchy.
Attention directed to industrial revolution and to imperial expansion and
England's role in 20th-century world. Attention given to social and
cultural history.
HI 322 French Revolution and Napoleon
3c-0l-3sh
Brief sketch of Old Regime, concentration on Revolution and Empire, with
emphasis on politics, social structure, diplomacy, and economics.
HI 324 History of Germany to 1848
3c-0l-3sh
Study of the development of Germany politically and culturally from
ancient times, emphasizing medieval and early modern periods to 1849.
HI 325 History of Germany: 1849 to the Present
3c-0l-3sh
Study of the political and cultural development of modern Germany from
the Revolution of 1848, including imperial, republican, and totalitarian
phases, to post-World War II East and West Germany.
HI 326 History of Russia
3c-0l-3sh
General survey of Russian history, culture, and institutions. Special
consideration given to study of historical forces formative of Revolution
of 1917.
HI 327 Soviet Union and Contemporary Russia
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, completion of HI195 (nonmajors)
Analyzes the period from 1855 to the present, including the attempts at
modernization by Imperial Russia, the creation of the Soviet Union and
further modernization, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
HI 330 History of the Islamic Civilization
3c-0l-3sh
An approach to learning about a non-Western culture: Muhammad, Arabs,
and Muslims as creators of a great civilization from rise of Islam to
1800; emphasis on cultural institutions of Islam and their
interrelationships within Middle East.
HI 331 Modern Middle East
3c-0l-3sh
Survey of changes that have taken place in Middle East and in Islam since
18th century and of contemporary problems in that region.
HI 340 Colonial America
3c-0l-3sh
Survey of original thirteen states from their inception as colonies
within the British empire to 1763, the eve of Independence. Attention
isgiven to their political development; economic position within the
empire; relations with Indians; and evolution of social, educational, and
religious life.
HI 341 American Revolution
3c-0l-3sh
An examination of Whig-Tory participants of American Revolution. Examines
events from 1763 to 1783. Changing interpretations of the causes and
effects of the revolution will be discussed.
HI 342 The Early Republic
3c-0l-3sh
Survey of United States history from 1783 to 1850, with special attention
on constitutional, political, economic, and social trends.
HI 343 Civil War and Reconstruction
3c-0l-3sh
Study of the failure of American democracy to cope with issues of
mid-19th century, followed by political, economic, military, and social
developments during war and reconciliation of North and South.
HI 344 The Age of Big Business in America, 1877-1917
3c-0l-3sh
This course examines how big business developed in America, how the
economic change reshaped society, and how the reshaped society responded
politically.
HI 345 The Age of Ragtime: American History, 1900-1929
3c-0l-3sh
Using the nation's cultural development as its thematic foundation, this
course analyzes the transitional character of the Progressive Era, World
War I, and the 1920s.
HI 346 Recent United States History
3c-0l-3sh
Study of political, economic, and cultural changes in American life since
1929; examines roots of social problems facing us today. Some recent
foreign policy trends also studied.
HI 350 History of Latin America Colonial Period, 1450-1820
3c-0l-3sh
Study of life of people, Indian cultures, conquest by Spaniards and
Portuguese, government during Colonial Period, and Wars of Independence.
HI 351 History of Latin America: National Period, 1820-Present
3c-0l-3sh
Study of the history of nations which have emerged since independence;
emphasis on economic, political, cultural, and social developments of
these nations, as well as relationships of these nations to others in the
hemisphere.
HI 355 African History I: Antiquity to 1600
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, completion of HI195 (non-majors)
Survey of the sociocultural, political, and economic life of precolonial
African societies. Focus is on ancient kingdoms and cultures, precolonial
states, internal and Atlantic trade networks.
HI 356 African History II: 1600 to Present
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, completion of HI195 (non-majors)
Survey of African sociocultural, political, and economic developments
during the colonial and modern periods. Course covers imperialism, the
struggle for control for Africa, the two global wars and their
repercussions for Africa, decolonization, and modern African states.
HI 360 History of Pennsylvania
3c-0l-3sh
Emphasizes the cultural, economic, political, and social development of
our state in its various periods from colonial to today. Special
attention given to diversity of Pennsylvania's people, their institutions
and problems.
HI 361 History of American Diplomacy, 1775-1900
3c-0l-3sh
Traces foreign relations of the United States from Independence to
emergence as a world power. Topics concentrate on themes of commercial
relations, political isolation, expansion, and debate over imperialism.
HI 362 History of American Diplomacy, 1900-present
3c-0l-3sh
Treats primarily our 20th-century involvement in world affairs and
domestic debate over that involvement. Special emphasis will be placed on
the role of interest groups and increasing power of Executive Department
over foreign affairs.
HI 363 Thought and Culture in Early America
3c-0l-3sh
Selected topics in early American intellectual and cultural growth, with
emphasis on Puritanism, Enlightenment, cultural nationalism, and Romantic
movement.
HI 364 Thought and Culture in Modern America
3c-0l-3sh
Selected treatment of historical development of modern American movements
in social and political thought, religion, philosophy, fine arts, and
literature.
HI 365 History of Black America Since Emancipation
3c-0l-3sh
Description and analysis of the role of blacks in the history of the
United States since the Civil War; emphasis on key leaders, major
organizations, leading movements, and crucial ideologies of blacks in
modern America.
HI 367 Native American History
3c-0l-3sh
An unfamiliar perspective on a familiar tale. This course presents the
"new Indian History" -- North America from Native American materials and
points of view. Identification, analysis, and synthesis of Indian
realities and options over time are at the heart of this course.
HI 369 Women in America
3c-0l-3sh
A study of the activities of women from the colonial era to the modern
era -- evaluating cultural, societal, religious, economic, and political
frameworks. Reviews women's involvement in movements for feminism, social
reform, unionism, and the abolition of slavery.
HI 370 Religion in America
3c-0l-3sh
A history of religious belief and practice in the United States from the
colonial period to the present, with an emphasis on the last one hundred
years.
HI 372 History of the Early American Working Class
3c-0l-3sh
Description and analysis of the nature and significance of the working
class of the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. The work
settings and communities of workers will be examined as well as unions
such as the National Labor Union and the Knights of Labor.
HI 373 History of the Modern American Working Class
3c-0l-3sh
Description and analysis of the nature and significance of the working
class of the United States in the 20th century. Work settings and strikes
will be examined and analyzed as well as unions such as the United Mine
Workers and the United Auto Workers and labor leaders including Samuel
Gompers, John L. Lewis, and George Meany.
HI 374 History of Organized Crime
3c-0l-3sh
This course studies the relationship between urban, entrepreneurial crime
and the evolution of industrial America.
HI 390 History of Women -- World Cultures
3c-0l-3sh
Explores religious, legal, political, economic, and mythic dimensions of
women in society from ancient to modern times, including Western and
non-Western experiences.
HI 391 Film as History
3c-0l-3sh
Particularly concerned with probing the relationship between cinema and
society. History of film is explored and student is given some background
in film interpretation and cinematography, the western, science fiction,
police films, and great foreign and American detective films.
HI 480 Senior Seminar
3c-0l-3sh
A regimen of research resulting in a written paper. Students work on a
program selected by the instructor. For History majors or by instructor's
permission.
HI 481 Special Studies in History
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Each semester, courses are offered in interest areas that are not part of
the regular program. Some examples of courses of this type are the
Victorian Age, the History of Love, World War II, the Great Depression,
the Adams Chronicles, and the History of New York City. Students may
schedule as many of these courses as desired, but two per semester is the
usual limit.
HI 482 Independent Study
var-3-6sh
Prerequisites: Prior approval through adviser, faculty member,
department chairperson, dean, and provost's office with 12sh in history;
a 3.0 history average; permission of a faculty member. Approval is based
on academic appropriateness and availability of resources
Involves directed reading or research for qualified students.
Experimental projects and personalized learning are encouraged.
HI 483 Independent Study
3c-0l-3sh
An honors program within the independent study format. Minimum
qualifications are a 3.0 QPA, 15sh of history, and a 3.2 average in
history classes. Satisfactory honors work is rewarded by formal
recognition at graduation.
HI 493 Internship
var-3-12sh
With departmental approval, students are attached to local or national
government or private agencies doing directive, bibliographical,
archival, or museum work. Advising professor meets with intern regularly
and determines what papers or reports will be required.
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