Department of History

Graduate Courses Offered for Fall 2005-2006

HST 710. Historical Geography.
This course utilizes both a conceptual and a case study approach to examine the impact of spatial dynamics on key historical events. Examples are selected from the American, European and non-Western historical experiences. Opportunities are provided for students to develop instructional strategies for presenting course material in a classroom setting. 3 credits. N

HST 782. The Middle East from the Ottoman Empire to European Hegemony.
This course will complement historical literature with geographic and ethnographic perspectives fundamental to an understanding of the area. The course will cover the Ottoman Empire in Europe, Asia Minor, Egypt and the Arab Provinces, the Eastern Question, Arab nationalism, the World Wars, independence and the rold of oil in reshaping the Middle East. 3 credits. F

HST 785. Chinese Civilization.
A historical survey will be made of some of the major periods in Chinese civilization. Particular emphasis will be placed on the traditional thought and institutions which have made China the oldest continuing civilization in the world. In addition, the impact of the West in the last two hundred years will be discussed as background for understanding contemporary China. 3 credits. S

HST 797. Contemporary Programs in Global Civilization.
Emphasis will be placed on contemporary problems in the history and poiltics of the world's major civilizations, including historical patterns underlying their evolution and development. Global history will be studied in its broadest definition - political, economic, social, religious, legal, intellectual, geogrphic, ethnic - any or all of which may be considered. This couse is aimed at improving teachers' skills in integrating comparative global studies into their classroom curricula and opportunities are provided for students to develop instructional strategies for presenting course material in a classroom setting. This course is required of all students in the MS and Ed (Social Studies) program. 3 credits. N

HST 992. Special Topics in History.
This course will study topics of current interest in history, which are not covered in another course offered by the department. It will be scheduled periodically as the needs and interests of students and faculty dictate. 3 credits. N

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