Daniel E. Sutherland, Chairman of the Department, 416 Old Main, 575-3001
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS GATEWOOD, WOODS; PROFESSORS BUKEY, CHASE, KENNEDY, SUTHERLAND, TSAI, WEST; PROFESSORS EMERITI BROWN, JONES, McNEIL, VIZZIER; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS COON, EDWARDS, ENGELS, FINLAY, PAYNE, SCHILCHER, SLOAN, SONN, STRAUSBERG, TUCKER, WHAYNE, WILLIAMS; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS BAILEY, CHAPPELL
Prerequisites to Degree Program: Graduate work in history at the master's level presupposes an undergraduate major in that subject of approximately 30 semester hours. In addition, students must have achieved a verbal/analytical score of 1100, or a verbal/analytical/history subject score of 1600, on the Graduate Record Examinations. Students who present a minimum of 30 hours may be admitted without deficiency. Students who present between 18 and 30 hours of history may be admitted with or without deficiency subject to the determination of the Department's Graduate Studies Committee. Students who present less than 18 hours of history may not be admitted without deficiency. The nature of the deficiency requirements will be determined by the Graduate Studies Committee.
Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree: Students seeking the Master of Arts degree must offer at least 30 hours of history at the 4000-level or above and HIST 5023 (Historical Methods). Included in the 30 hours must be nine in American history and nine in European history. Students who write a thesis must complete six hours of HIST 600V (Master's Thesis) and a minimum of nine hours of seminar (reading or research) or historiography. Students who do not write a thesis must complete three hours of research seminar and an additional nine hours of seminar (reading or research) or historiography. Students not electing to write a thesis must also pass a written examination in three regional-national fields.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: Applicants are generally required to have a master's degree in history (or the equivalent) with a 3.20 grade-point average in graduate history courses and a verbal/analytical score of 1100, or a verbal/analytical/history subject score of 1600, on the Graduate Record Examinations. Applicants without a master's degree in history (or its equivalent), but with exceptionally strong qualifications, may be admitted directly into the Ph.D. program at the discretion of the Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of History.
During the first semester of study all students will be assigned an advisory committee that will determine their particular programs. Students will select four fields of historical specialization, three from the major area and one from the minor area. Students will also be required to meet the departmental language procedure in establishing competency in two foreign languages. At the discretion of the advisory committee, competency in statistics or quantitative analysis may be substituted for one of the languages.
After completing the course of study prescribed by their advisory committees and satisfying the language requirements, the students may apply to take the candidacy examinations. These consist of written examinations in each of the four specialized fields. When these examinations have been passed, students may apply for admission to candidacy.
All students must demonstrate a capacity for independent research by the writing of an original dissertation on a topic within their major area of study. Upon admission to candidacy, students will be assigned a dissertation committee with a major professor as chairman to direct the research and writing. Under direction of the major professor, candidates will develop programs of reading in the general areas and research techniques pertinent to researching and writing their dissertations. To demonstrate competency in this preparation, students will be given oral examinations by their dissertation committees. Examinations should be taken no later than the end of the semester immediately following that in which the written qualifying examinations are passed.
The student's final examination will be oral and will be primarily a
defense of the
dissertation.
Although the Doctor of Philosophy degree is primarily a research degree, most successful candidates engage in teaching as a major feature of their careers. Therefore, each doctoral candidate in history is required to engage in teaching activities in the Department before completion of the program.
Courses: History (HIST)
4003 Greece and the Ancient Near East (Fa, Odd years) An introduction to the origins of civilization in the ancient Near East and Greece. Emphasis placed upon the development of agriculture and cities, Hebrew religious ethics, and Greek culture, political institutions, and thought.
4013 Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (Sp, Even years) A survey of the achievements of Alexander and the culture of the new world he created. The personality and career of Alexander are examined as well as the rich diversity of the Hellenistic world: trade with India, religious syncretism, and the development of Hellenistic science and philosophy.
4023 The Roman Republic and Empire (Fa, Even years) An introduction to Rome's cultural development from its origins as a small city state in the 8th century B.C. to its rule over a vast empire extending from Scotland to Iraq. Emphasis is placed upon the causes of Roman expansion during the Republic, the urbanization and Romanization of Western Europe, and the persecution and spread of Christianity.
4043 Early Middle Ages, 400-1100 (Fa) Examines the creation of Europe from the merger of the Roman world with the frontier society of the North. The rise of new technology, the crusades against Islam, and the ethos of chivalry are examined as evidence of the emergence of a new expansionist civilization.
4053 The Late Middle Ages, 1100-1300 (Sp) Examines the history of Europe during the time of the medieval synthesis of the twelfth century and evaluates the question of bridges to the Renaissance.
4073 Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1600 (Fa, Even years) Examines the history of Europe from the end of the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Special attention is paid to changes in popular piety, political thought, religious representation, and the discovery of the New World.
4083 Early Modern Europe, 1600-1800 (Sp, Odd years) Begins with the upheaval of the reformation, moves through the crisis of the 17th century and culminates with the democratic revolution of the 18th century. Examines the consolidation of the European state system, the propagation of modern science, discovery of overseas worlds, and the advent of the Industrial Revolution.
4103 Europe in the Nineteenth Century (Irregular) European history from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I, with emphasis on political and diplomatic history.
4113 Twentieth Century Europe, 1898-1939 (Fa, Even years) Background and impact of World War I to the outbreak of World War II.
4133 Society and Gender in Modern Europe (Sp, Odd years) Changing values and attitudes toward childhood, family life, sexuality, and gender roles in Europe from the Renaissance to the present. The social impact of the Industrial Revolution, urbanization, demographic change, and the two world wars.
4143 Intellectual History of Europe Since the Enlightenment (Fa, Even years) A survey of the major developments in European thought and culture since the emergence of Romanticism. Topics include Romanticism, Darwinism, Marxism, and Modernism.
4163 Tudor-Stuart England (Fa, Even years) Examines the history of England from the Henrician Reformation of the early 16th century through the Glorious Revolution of 1688 to the early 18th century. The Elizabethan Renaissance, the rise of Puritanism, the Revolution of the 1640s and the creation of an overseas empire are given special consideration.
4183 Great Britain, 1780-1914: Industry and Empire (Fa, Odd years) An inquiry into the effects of industrialization, class consciousness and imperialism on British politics, culture and society during the Victorian Era.
4193 Great Britain, 1901-1982: Empire to Welfare State (Sp, Even years) Consideration of Imperial Britain from the Anglo-Boer conflict to the Falkland Islands War, with emphasis on the effects of the Great Depression and the emergence of the modern welfare state.
4213 The Era of the French Revolution (Fa) France in Old Regime, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.
4223 France Since 1815 (Sp, Even years) Survey of French history from the overthrow of Napoleon to the Fifth Republic, with emphasis on French politics, society, and culture.
4243 Germany, 1789-1918 (Fa, Even years) Survey of Germany from Age of Absolutism to collapse of the Hohenzollern monarchy with emphasis upon political, social, and economic developments.
4253 History of Germany, 1918-1949 (Fa) Survey of Germany from advent of the Weimar Republic to 1949 with emphasis upon the failure of democratic government in the 1920s, the National Socialist dictatorship, and the division of Germany into two separate states.
4273 Russia to 1801 (Fa, Odd years) Survey of the origins, emergence and expansion of Russia.
4283 Russia, 1762-1917 (Fa, Even years) Study of the political, social and cultural development of Russia, with emphasis on the 19th century.
4293 Russia Since 1905 (Sp) Survey of political, cultural and intellectual trends in modern Russia with emphasis upon the Revolutions of 1917, the Soviet Union, and its successor states.
4313 History of China to 1644 (Fa, Odd years) A history of pre-modern China, including the study of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
4323 Modern China (Sp, Odd years) Survey of Chinese culture, society, government and diplomacy between 1644 and 1912.
4333 Chinese Revolutions (Fa, Even years) A study of political, cultural, economic, and social revolutions in China since 1900.
4343 Modern Japan (Irregular) Survey of Japanese history since 1850 to the downfall of Tokugawa shogunate through the two world wars to the rise of an economic superpower. Emphasis is placed on Japanese economic, social, and political questions, including their successes and costs.
4353 Middle East, 600-1500 (Fa, Even years) An examination of the origins of modern Middle Eastern societies--Arabic, Turkish, and Persian--with emphasis upon the development of the Islamic faith and culture.
4373 Mongol & Mamluk Middle East 1250-1520 (Sp, Even years) An examination of Egypt, the Fertile Crescent, and Iran in the period of the Turco-Mongol military elites. Special attention given to the rise of slave and free governments and their roles in shaping Middle East political and social patterns.
4383 The History of Sub-Saharan Africa (Irregular) A survey of the history of the major political, economic, and social institutions of Africa with the major emphasis on the civilizations of West Africa.
4393 The Ottoman Empire and Iran 1300-1722 (Sp, Even years) An examination of Ottoman government and society in the "Classical Period" as well as a survey of Iranian history from 1300 to 1722. Special attention given to the Ottoman ruling structure, religious-legal establishment, and Ottoman conquests in the Balkans and Arab world.
4403 Modern Latin America (Fa, Even years) Emphasis on the social, political, and economic transformation of Latin America since independence. Emphasis is placed on Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.
4413 Women and Family in the Middle East Since 1800 (Sp, Even years) An examination of Middle East women and families in historical and social context. Special attention given to both the links and tensions between family and women's history.
4423 American Economic History (Sp, Even years) A comprehensive view of the economic evolution of America. Emphasis placed on growth of big business, labor unions, financial institutions, and governmental regulation.
4433 Social History of the Modern Middle East (Sp, Odd years) An analysis of Middle East history in the 17th-20th centuries which focuses on the social transformation of urban and rural life. Particular emphasis is given to the roles of economics, genealogy, art, and popular culture.
4443 American Religion (Irregular) Examines the religious experience of the American people from settlement to the present. Evaluates religious thought and institutions as well as major figures and the manner in which especially Protestantism helped shape American culture.
4453 American Ethnic History Covers issues of ethnicity and assimulation not covered in courses on African-American and Native American history. Focus is threefold: the experience of immigrants and their descendants; the reactions of government, popular movements, and influential opinion-makers to immigrants; and changes in immigration policy.
4463 The American Frontier (Sp) American westward expansion and its influence on national institutions and character. Emphasis on the pioneer family and the frontier's role in shaping American society, culture, economy, and politics. Topics include exploration, the fur trade, the cattle kingdom and the mining, farming, and military frontiers.
4483 Diplomatic History of U.S. 1890 to 1960 (Fa, Odd years) America's development as a world power from the Spanish-American War to Vietnam. Particular emphasis is placed on the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and East Asia.
4503 History of Political Parties in the United States, 1789-1896 (Fa, Even years) Origin and development of the American party system from the implementation of the constitution to the election of McKinley.
4513 History of Political Parties in the United States Since 1896 (Sp, Odd years) Response of the party system to America's emergence as an industrial nation and world power from the election of 1896 to present.
4533 American Social and Intellectual History to 1865 (Fa) Survey of significant ideas and institutions from Colonial times through the Civil War with emphasis upon religious, educational, literary, and scientific developments.
4543 American Social and Intellectual History since 1865 (Irregular) Survey of thought and society since the Civil War with emphasis upon the nature of American life in the twentieth century.
4563 The Old South, 1607-1865 (Fa, Odd years) Survey of the political, social, and economic development of the antebellum South.
4573 The New South, 1860 to the Present (Fa, Even years) Survey of the development of the Civil War and postwar South to the present.
4583 Intellectual and Cultural History of the Old South (Fa, Even years) A study of the emergence of Southern culture from the mid-eighteenth century to the end of the Civil War; topics include intellectual life, art, architecture, slavery, literature, and political thought.
4593 Intellectual and Cultural History of the New South (Sp, Odd years) A study of the redefinition of Southern culture after the death of slavery, especially the tension between agrarian and industrial society. Attention given to social thought, literature, racism, architecture, art, and music, especially jazz.
4613 Colonial America to 1763 (Fa) Political, economic, and social history of colonial development from the time of contact to the Treaty of Paris, with primary, but not exclusive, emphasis upon Anglo-America.
4623 Revolutionary America, 1763-1801 (Sp) Political, economic, and social history of Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary America and the evolution of the new nation, with a particular emphasis upon the emergence of constitutional traditions.
4643 The Jeffersonian Era, 1801-1828 (Irregular) Political, social, and economic development of the U.S. during the years of Republican supremacy from Jefferson's election to the election of Jackson.
4653 The Age of Jackson, 1828-1850 (Irregular) Political, social, and economic history of the United States from 1828 to 1850, with particular emphasis upon the factors producing Jacksonian Democracy, Sectionalism, and Manifest Destiny.
4663 Rebellion to Reconstruction, 1850-1877 (Sp, Even years) A survey of political, social, and economic issues from the late antebellum period through Reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on the causes of the Civil War and the problems of postwar America. A brief examination of the Civil War is included.
4673 The American Civil War (Fa) An intensive study of the political, social, military, and economic aspects of the American Civil War period.
4703 Emergence of Modern America, 1876-1917 (Fa) A survey of the impact of the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and progressivism upon American life and institutions.
4723 America Between the Wars, 1917-1941 (Sp) The impact of World War I, the 1920s, and the Great Depression upon American society and culture.
4733 Recent America, 1941 to the Present (Sp) A general survey of American history since World War II with emphasis upon the presidency, reform movements, the Cold War, and cultural developments.
5003 Problems in European History Important narrative and interpretative historical writings in the field and a consideration of selected controversial issues via the case study method.
5013 Problems in American History Important narrative and interpretative historical writings in the field and a consideration of selected controversial issues via the case study method.
5023 Historical Methods (Fa) Practical introduction to historical research and writing. Consists of lecture, library reading, and class criticism of research papers. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
5043 Historiography (Sp) Survey of the history of historical writing and a study of the important schools of historical interpretation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5053 Reading Seminar in Asian History Concen-trated reading in selected specialized areas of Asian history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing and consent of the history graduate faculty.
506V Readings in European History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of graduate faculty and instructor.
507V Readings in American History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of graduate faculty and instructor.
508V Research Problems in European History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of graduate faculty and instructor.
509V Research Problems in American History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of graduate faculty and instructor.
5103 Reading Seminar in American History Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas of U.S. history, such as the Age of Jackson, the Civil War, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5123 Research Seminar in American History Research projects in selected fields of American history, such as the Civil War, the Age of Jackson, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5133 Reading Seminar in European History Historiographical and bibliographical study of special periods in European history, such as the Roman Empire, the late Middle Ages, the French Revolution, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5143 Research Seminar in European History Research projects in selected fields of European history, such as the French Revolution, humanism, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5153 Reading Seminar in British History Historiographical and bibliographical study of selected periods of British history.
5163 Research Seminar in British History Research projects in selected fields of British history.
517V Readings in Asian History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of the graduate faculty and instructor.
518V Research Problems in Asian History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of the graduate faculty and instructor.
519V Readings in Near Eastern History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of the graduate faculty and instructor.
520V Research Problems in Near Eastern History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of the graduate faculty and instructor.
5213 Reading Seminar in Middle Eastern History Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas of Middle Eastern history. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5233 Research Seminar in Middle Eastern History Research projects in selected fields of Middle Eastern history. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5303 Teaching the Advanced Placement Course in American History (Su) Assists high school teachers in teaching advanced placement in American history. (Not open to M.A. or Ph.D. students in history.)
531V Readings In Latin American History (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing, consent of graduate faculty and instructor.
560V Teaching Foreign Cultures in Social Studies Curricula (1-6) (Su) Extensive examination of foreign cultures (West Europe, USSR, China, Latin America) and methods of teaching about them in secondary school social studies. Four-week residential summer institute. Same as PLSC 560V and SEED 570V.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
6013 Reading Seminar in American History Concentrated reading in selected specialized areas of American history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing and consent of the history graduate faculty.
6023 Research Seminar in American History Concentrated research in selected specialized areas of American history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing and consent of the history graduate faculty.
6033 Reading Seminar in European History Concentrated reading in selected specialized areas of European history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing and consent of the history graduate faculty.
6043 Research Seminar in European History Concentrated research in selected specialized areas of European history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing and consent of the history graduate faculty.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: candidacy and consent.
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