HISTORY (HIST)

Jeannie Whayne

Chair of the Department

416 Old Main

575-3001

* DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR JONES, WOODS * ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS GATEWOOD, * PROFESSORS BUKEY, KENNEDY, SUTHERLAND, TSAI, WEST * PROFESSORS EMERITI BROWN, CHASE, McNEIL, VIZZIER * ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS CHAPPELL, COON, EDWARDS, ENGELS, FINLAY, GORDON, SLOAN, SONN, TUCKER, WHAYNE, WILLIAMS * ASSISTANT PROFESSORS McCANN, ROBINSON

Requirements for a Major in History: 36 semester hours to include WCIV 1003 and 1013 or HIST 1113 and HIST1123 (or HIST 1113H and 1123H) and HIST 2003 and 2013, as well as 24 hours in history courses numbered 3000 or above, at least 12 hours of which must be 4000 or above. Students must select 3 hours from each of the following areas:

Europe, including Britain and Russian HIST 3003, 3063, 3153, 3163, 3173, 3443, 3533, 4003, 4013, 4023, 4043, 4053, 4073, 4083, 4103, 4113, 4133, 4143, 4163, 4183, 4193, 4213, 4223, 4243, 4253, 4273, 4283, 4293;

Africa, Asia, Latin America, Near East, Russian HIST 3033, 3043, 3203, 3233, 3473, 3503, 4273, 4283, 4293, 4313, 4323, 4333, 4353, 4383, 4403;

United States HIST 3093, 3263, 3293, 3323, 3383, 3563, 3583, 3593, 4423, 4443, 4463, 4483, 4503, 4513, 4533, 4543, 4563, 4573, 4583, 4593, 4613, 4623, 4643, 4653, 4663, 4673, 4703, 4723, 4733.

Russia may be counted for only one area. In consultation with a faculty adviser, students who are history majors are encouraged to design a program of study with both breadth and depth.

Writing Requirement: To fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement, each history major will submit, prior to graduation, a substantial research or analytical paper, with a grade of 'A' or 'B' from an upper-division history course (3000, 4000, 5000 level) to his or her departmental adviser. Satisfactory completion of an honors project or a senior thesis may fulfill this requirement.

Requirements for Departmental Honors in History: Admission to the Departmental Honors Program in History is open to history majors with a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 in all their work. They must take 12 hours (which may include 6 hours of thesis) in Honors Studies. During the spring semester of the junior year the candidate will enroll in HIST 399VH, an undergraduate seminar in historical philosophy and methodology. During the senior year the honors candidate will complete the program by writing a senior honors thesis. Successful completion of the program will be recognized by the award of the distinction History Scholar Cum Laude at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.

Requirements for a Minor in History: 15 semester hours not to include WCIV 1003 and WCIV 1013. A student must notify the Department of his or her intent to minor.

For the combined major in history and African American studies, see page 139.

For freshman history, see Western Civilization 1003, 1013.

History (B.A.) Teacher Certification in Social Studies Requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 36 hours in primary field.

2. Complete Pre-Education (ASED) minor. (See page 111)

3. The following courses are specifically required for certification:¹⁷

PLSC 2003, American National Government

PLSC 3223, Arkansas Politics

HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts, and PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts, OR HLSC 1103, Personal Health & Safety

6 hours of geography (GEOG 1003, Physical Geography is not acceptable)

3 hours of economics

4. Earn a 'C' or better in ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 2003 (or ENGL 2013, or exemption by grades or test), COMM 1313, and MATH 1203 (or any higher mathematics course).

5. Students wanting to teach social studies in middle school must major in history and complete PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence

For requirements for advanced degrees in history, see the Graduate School Catalog.

HISTORY (HIST) COURSES:

HIST1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations (FA) Introduces the major civilizations of the world in their historical context to 1500.

HIST1113H Honors World Civilization (FA, SP, SU) Study of Western and non-Western civilizations. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

HIST1123 Institution and Ideas of World Civilizations (SP) Introduces the major civilizations of the world in their historical context, since 1500.

HIST1123H Honors World Civilization (FA, SP, SU) Study of Western and non-Western civilizations. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

HIST2003 History of the American People to 1877 (FA, SP, SU) A history of American life encompassing constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from prior to European colonization to 1877. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE (FA, SP, SU) UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

HIST2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present (FA, SP, SU) A history of American life encompassing constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from Reconstruction to the present. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE (FA, SP, SU) UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

Sophomore standing or consent of instructor is prerequisite for all courses numbered 3000 and above.

HIST3003 History of Christianity (IR) This course surveys the theological, political, and cultural history of Mediterranean Christianity, c. 30-600 CE. Special topics include patristics, Christianity and Empire, and the formation fo Christian sacred space.

HIST3033 Islamic Civilization (FA, Odd years) A survey of the foundation, evolution, and distinctive character of Islam, with attention to religion, literature, art, architecture, science, and political society. Particular attention given to the development of Islamic doctrines, sectarian movements, and systematic theology. Concludes with a look at Islamic resurgence movements and their place in the contemporary world.

HIST3043 History of the Modern Middle East (FA, Odd years) Examines the history of the Islamic Middle East from the rise of the Ottoman and Safavid Persian empires up to World War I and then concludes with the issues and patterns of 20th century Middle Eastern political and socio- economic life. Topics include Islam and politics, Arab nationalism, Western imperialism, the Arab-Zionist conflict, petroleum politics, and modernization vs traditionalism.

HIST3063 Military History (IR) Survey of the basic principles and problems of strategy, tactics, and military organization from Alexander the Great to the present. Special attention will be given to the operation of these factors in the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, and World War II.

HIST3083 Women and Christianity (FA, SP, SU) From Paul to the mystics of the late medieval church, this course considers women's religious expression, symbolic action, interaction with holy men, and their relationship with the ecclesiastical hierarchy. Other important questions include women's institutional subordination opportunities for autonomous action.

HIST3173 History of London (SU) Designed to be presented only in London in conjunction with overseas programs. Chiefly concerned with discovering at first hand the places, personalities, and institutions that have made London a visually pleasing, commercially thriving, politically exciting, and culturally stimulating city for nearly 2000 years.

HIST3233 African American History (SP) Survey of the Afro-American experience from the rise of the slave trade and the plantation system through emancipation and up to the present, with emphasis on the recent decades, on the rise of the ghetto, ideologies, institutional developments and protest movements.

HIST3263 History of the American Indian (FA) Survey of North American Indian history from their arrival include pre-Columbian Indian history, the interaction of Indian and white societies, U.S. Government policy, and the role of Indians in modern American culture.

HIST3323 The West of the Imagination (IR) The changing image of the American West from the colonial period to the present and how popular impressions have reflected national attitudes and values. Special attention given to the West's portrayal in folklore, literature, art, films, and television.

HIST3383 Arkansas and the Southwest (SP) Political, economic, social, and cultural development of Arkansas from the coming of the Indian to the 20th century, with special emphasis on Arkansas as a national and regional component.

HIST3443 Modern Imperialism (FA, Even years) Considers the causes and consequences of the rise of European overseas empires after 1870 as well as their subsequent decline after World War II. Special emphasis on the British Imperial experience.

HIST3473 Israel and the Arabs in the 20th Century (FA, Even years) Familiarizes the student with the roles of the Arab and Jewish peoples of Palestine sine the end of the 19th century.

HIST3533 World War II (SP) Study of the causes, conduct and consequences of the Second World War.

HIST3583 The United States and Vietnam, 1945-1975 (SP) A survey and analysis of the Vietnam War with special emphasis on its impact on American and Indochinese society.

HIST3593 The Unraveling of America: Life in the 1960s (FA) A study of the main themes and dominant forces shaping American history during the 1960s; social and cultural as well as political and economic history are emphasized. Topics include the civil rights movement, the Great Society and the Vietnam War as well as the counterculture, rock music and the re-emergence of feminism.

HIST3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Treats a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in history).

HIST3973H Honors Methods (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to historiography, the definitions of history, and an exploration of the social function of studying the past. Examines research methods and current theories of interpreting and evaluating the past. Prerequisite: junior standing.

HIST398V Special Topics (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Historical topics which are not usually presented in depth in regular courses. May be repeated.

HIST399VH Honors History Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

HIST4003 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.

HIST4013 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.

HIST4023 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.

HIST4043 Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages (IR) This course examines the political, spiritual, intellectual, and social-economic developments of European history, c. 300-1000 CE. Special topics include the Christianization of the late Roman Empire and Byzantium, as well as the formation of Celtic and Germanic Kinddoms in the West.

HIST4053 Late Middle Ages (IR) This course examines the political, social-economic, intellectual, and spiritual developments of European history, c. 1000-1400 CE. Special topics include monasticism, sacral kingship, the crusades, and the medieval university.

HIST4073 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.

HIST4083 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.

HIST4103 Europe in the 19th Century (IR) European history from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I, with emphasis on political and diplomatic history.

HIST4113 Twentieth Century Europe, 1898-1939 (FA, Even years) Background and impact of World War I to the outbreak of World War II.

HIST4133 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.

HIST4143 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.

HIST4163 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.

HIST4183 Great Britain, 1780-1914: Industry and Empire (SP, Even years) An inquiry into effects of industrialization, class consciousness and imperialism on British politics, culture and society during the Victorian Era.

HIST4193 Great Britain, 1901-1982: Empire to Welfare State (SP, Even years) Consideration of Imperial Britain from the Angle-Boer conflict to the Falkland Islands War, with emphasis on the effects of the Great Depression and the emergence of the modern welfare state.

HIST4213 The Era of the French Revolution (FA) France in Old Regime, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.

HIST4223 France Since 1815 (SP, Even years) Survey of French history from the overthrow of Napoleon to the 5th Republic, with emphasis on French politics, society, and culture.

HIST4243 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.

HIST4253 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.

HIST4273 Russia to 1801 (FA, Odd years) Survey of the origins, emergence and extension of Russia.

HIST4283 Russia, 1762-1917 (FA, Even years) Study of the political, social and cultural development of Russia, with emphasis on the 19th century.

HIST4293 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.

HIST4313 History of China to 1644 (FA, Odd years) A history of pre-modern China, including the study of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

HIST4323 Modern China (SP, Odd years) Survey of Chinese culture, society, government and diplomacy between 1644 and 1912.

HIST4343 Modern Japan (IR) Survey of Japanese history since 1859 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.

HIST4353 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.

HIST4373 Mongol & Mamiuk 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.

HIST4383 The History of Sub-Saharan Africa (IR) 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.

HIST4393 The Ottoman Empire and Iran 1300-1722 (SP, Odd 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.

HIST4403 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.

HIST4413 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.

HIST4433 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.

HIST4463 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.

HIST4473 Environmental History (IR) Examines the interactions between human culture and the natural environments: Concepts of nature in the West and elsewhere, dynamics of the Physical Environment, case studies in Regional Environmental History and the Politics of Environmental movements.

HIST4483 Diplomatic History of U.S. 1890 to 1960 (FA, SP, SU) 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.

HIST4503 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.

HIST4513 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.

HIST4533 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.

HIST4543 American Social and Intellectual History Since 1865 (IR) Survey of thought and society since the Civil War with emphasis upon the nature of American life in the 20th century.

HIST4563 The Old South, 1607-1865 (FA, Odd years) Survey of the political, social, and economic development of the antebellum South.

HIST4573 The New South, 1860 to the Present (FA, Even years) Survey of the development of the Civil War and postwar South to the present.

HIST4613 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.

HIST4623 Revolutionary America, 1763 to 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 on constitutional traditions.

HIST4643 The Jeffersonian Era, 1801-1828 (IR) Political, social, and economic development of the U.S. during the years of Republican supremacy from Jefferson's election to the election of Jackson.

HIST4653 The Age of Jackson, 1828-1850 (IR) Political, social, and economic history of the Unites States from 1828 to 1850, with particular emphasis upon the factors producing Jacksonian Democracy, Sectionalism, and Manifest Destiny.

HIST4663 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.

HIST4673 The American Civil War (FA) An intensive study of the political, social, military, and economic aspects of the American Civil War period.

HIST4703 Emergence of Modern America, 1876-1917 (FA) A survey of the impact of the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, and progressivism upon American life and institutions.

HIST4723 America Between the Wars, 1917-1941 (SP) The impact of World War I, the 1920s, and the Great Depression upon American society and culture.

HIST4733 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.

HIST498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

HIST5023 Historical Methods (FA) Practical introduction to historical research and writing. Consists of lecture, library reading, and class criticism of research papers. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5043 Historiography (SP) Survey of the history of historical writing and a study of the important schools and historical interpretation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5053 Reading Seminar in Asian History (FA, SP, SU) Concentrated reading in selected specialized areas of Asian history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

HIST506V Readings in European History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST507V Readings in American History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST508V Research Problems in European History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST509V Research Problems in American History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5103 Reading Seminar in American History (FA, SP, SU) Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas of U.S. history, such as the Age of Jackson, the Civil War, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5123 Research Seminar in American History (FA, SP, SU) Research projects in selected fields of American history, such as the Civil War, the Age of Jackson, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5133 Reading Seminar in European History (FA, SP, SU) 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.

HIST5143 Research Seminar in European History (FA, SP, SU) Research projects in selected fields of European history, such as the French Revolution, humanism, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5163 Research Seminar in British History (FA, SP, SU) Research projects in selected fields of British history.

HIST517V Readings in Asian History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST519V Readings in Near Eastern History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST520V Research Problems in Near Eastern History (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5213 Reading Seminar in Middle Eastern History (FA, SP, SU) Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas of Middle Eastern history. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST5233 Research Seminar in Middle Eastern History (FA, SP, SU) Research projects in selected fields of Middle Eastern history. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST560V Teaching Foreign Cultures in Social Studies Curriculum (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.

HIST600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HIST700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.