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1 US and European History Course List Dept. Afro-American Studies Course Number Course Title Course Description Credits Liberal Studies category Pre-reqs 156 Black Music and American Cultural History This course examines the interaction between Afro-American musical culture and its historical context, with an emphasis on the period from 1920 to the present. fine arts, 231 Introduction to Afro-American History Survey from the African beginnings to the present day. Focus on slave trade and slavery; major black figures of the past; social, economic, and political trends within the black community. 272 Race and American Politics from the New Deal to the New Right Survey of the decisive role played by race in American politics, 1932-present. Focus on origins and accomplishments of "the Second Reconstruction"; Black Power and white backlash; contemporary racial politics and issues. 3 US/Euro History,, 297 African and African-American Linkages: An Introduction Analysis of retention of African elements in African-American oral, written, and material culture. Social, cultural, and political issues regarding race, self-definition, and self-determination in both Africa and North America will be examined. 302 Topics Course In-depth treatment of a key theme in black historical. See course guide for current topics. Topics courses must be approved by an advisor. 323 Gender, Race and Class: Women in U.S. History Historical interplay of racism and sexism in the lives of Black and White women of different class backgrounds in the United States. 324 Black Women in America: Reconstruction to the Present Explores African American women's experience from waning days of slavery to present. Topics include slavery, emancipation, reconstruction, segregation, migration, urban and rural poverty, civil rights, nationalism, feminism and sexual politics. 326 Race and Gender in Post-World War II U.S. Society Assesses how race and gender (as well as socio-economic status, age, sexuality, region, etc.) shaped the experiences and options of African Americans, especially women, in U.S. society from WW II to the present. 347 The Caribbean and its Diasporas Major topics in the history of Caribbean societies from the European conquest to the present. Emphasis on colonial rule, slavery, and the diaspora communities created by Caribbean peoples in the United States and Europe. social,, global,, So st or cons inst American Indian Studies Asian American Studies 100 Introduction to American Indian Studies Focus is history, social organization, political experience, artistic expression of North American Indians, using methods and materials from a number of disciplines as an introduction to the interdisciplinary field. 250 Indians of Wisconsin Introduces students to the various American Indian Nations within Wisconsin's borders with an emphasis on their history, culture, and sovereignty. Examines individual tribes and bands as well as common issues that affect tribal and non-tribal people in Wisconsin. 314 Indians of North America Description and analysis of native cultures, and the role of environmental and historical factors in North America. 320 Native Peoples of the Southwest Overview of Indian Peoples and cultures of the "Southwest" from historic times to present, including discussion of contemporary issues impacting tribes in the southwestern United States.,, Open to all undergrads, or cons inst 3 US/Euro History, Open to all undergrads 490 American Indian History, 102 Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies This course introduces students to a multicultural history of the United States, focusing on each of the major groups: European Americans, African Americans, Native social, Americans, Chicano/as, Latino/as and Asian Americans. Fr and So only; others by cons inst 160 Asian American History: Movement and Dislocation Examines the impact of colonialism, war, and capitalism on the movement of Asians to the U.S. Considers how racial, gendered, class, sexual, and national formations within the U.S. structured Asian immigration to North America. 161 Asian American History: Settlement and National Belonging Examines the social, cultural, and political citizenship of Asians in the U.S. with particular emphasis on diaspora, transnationality, and place.

2 and Studies 220 Ethnic Movements in the United States Sociological analysis of historical and recent /racial conflict and movements in the U.S., including the relations between European Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, with additional material on other groups and relations. 246 Southeast Asian Refugees of the "Cold" War In-depth study of the peoples, conflicts, and wars in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, with emphasis on the Cold War ear ( ) and on the resulting migration and resettlement of over one million Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese in the United States. 102 Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies This course introduces students to a multicultural history of the United States, focusing on each of the major groups: European Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, Chicano/as, Latino/as and Asian Americans. 3 or 4 US/Euro History, social,, com B social, social, Fr and So only; others by cons inst 201 Introduction to Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of Chicanas/os in the United States. Students will become acquainted with recent scholarly literature, paradigms, theories, and debates within Chicana/o pertaining to the historical, economic, cultural, and sociopolitical dimensions of the Chicana/o experience in the United States. 245 Chicana and Latina History Introduces the cultural, economic, social, and political history of Chicanas and Latinas in the U.S. and focuses on four major themes: contact between different /racial groups; ideas of nation and nationalism; constructions of identity; and struggles for social justice. 301 Chicana/o and Latina/o History Examines the history of the making of a people from pre-hispanic time to the present. Examines how people of Mexican and Latin American descent in the United States have come to think of themselves as constituting a collectivity by examining the social, cultural, and political worlds of Chicana/os and Latina/os. 332 Latinas: Self Identity and Social Change Explores the multiracial and multicultural reality of Latina societies by becoming familiar with the history and cultures of Chicana, Cuban-American, and Puerto Rican women. Interdisciplinary readings in law, journalism, public policy, history, and selfreflective literature. 461 The American West to1850 North American frontiers through the period of the Mexican War. Major Indian cultures of North America; the frontiers and differing imperial systems of Spain, France, and England; and the westward movement of the United States through 1850., social,, comm b, social, Fr and So only 462 The American West Since 1850 The West as frontier and region since Indian-white and other inter relations; federal policies; the development of a resource-intensive economy, its environmental effects, and political conflicts accompanying it; and the ideology of the frontier in American culture. US History 101 Amer Hist to the Civil War Era, the Origin & Growth of the U American political, economic, and social development from the founding of the S colonies to the Civil War. 4 US/Euro History, social 102 American History, Civil War Era to the Present American political, economic and social development from the Civil War to the present. 4 US/Euro History, social 109 Introduction to U.S. History Exploration of a thematic or chronological area of United States history from a variety of critical historical perspectives. Topics vary by instructor. social 150 American Histories: The Nineteenth Century An introduction to the major themes of U.S. history from nationhood to emergence as 4 US/Euro History, social a world power. An exploration of the range of primary sources available to U.S. historians and the varieties of historical argument. 160 Asian American History: Movement and Dislocation Examines the impact of colonialism, war, and capitalism on the movement of Asians to the U.S. Considers how racial, gendered, class, sexual, and national formations within the U.S. structured Asian immigration to North America. 3 US/Euro History, Humanities, Ethnic Open to All Open to All None 161 Asian American History: Settlement and National Belonging Examines the social, cultural, and political citizenship of Asians in the U.S. with particular emphasis on diaspora, transnationality, and place. 219 The American Jewish Experience: From Shtetl to Suburb Surveys American Jews from the eighteenth century until after WW II, examining political behavior (radicalism, liberalism, and nationalism), class formation, social mobility, culture, inter- group relations, religion, and problems in community building. 3 US/Euro History, Humanities, Ethnic 4 US/Euro History, Humanities, Ethnic

3 221 Explorations in American History (H) Topics vary reflecting the interests, expertise, and innovating intention of the instructor. 3 US/Euro History, Humanities May receive credit only once for each topic taken 227 Explorations in the History of Race and Ethnicity Topics on racial/ minorities in the US in historical perspective; or topics that intersect with race or ity in the US; or comparative historical topics that address how racial/ minorities in the US negotiate exclusion and marginalization. 245 Chicana and Latina History Introduces the cultural, economic, social, and political history of Chicanas and Latinas in the U.S. and focuses on four major themes: contact between different /racial groups; ideas of nation and nationalism; constructions of identity; and struggles for social justice. 249 Sport, Recreation, & Society in the United States As much as we may try to convince ourselves that sport offers an escape from the "real world," constant news of players' strikes, stadium financing controversies, and the lack of diversity in league management remind us that we cannot separate the games we play and watch from the political, social, and cultural contexts in which they are embedded. With this in mind, this course explores how sport has shaped and been shaped by major trends in American social, political, and economic history. Lectures and discussion sections will not focus on player stats or the morning edition of SportsCenter. Instead, students will engage with serious historical arguments and debates about sport's relationship to American capitalism, social movements, and urban development. Readings also provide a diverse set of perspectives on the politics of race, gender, and class in American sport in the twentieth century. Non-sports fans are welcome and encouraged to enroll! social, social,, comm b social None 261 American Legal History to 1860 This course surveys the development of American law down to the U.S. Civil War. After a review of the English historical background, it examines how law changed in colonial America, culminating in the framing of the U.S. Constitution. It then explores how territorial expansion, democracy, and slavery shaped nineteenth-century American law. Emphasis is on how law interacts with political, social, and cultural change, with a focus on the origins of modern civil and constitutional rights. 262 American Legal History, 1860 to the Present This course surveys the development of American law from the Civil War to the early Twenty-First Century. After a review of the U.S. Constitution and its modification by the Civil War amendments, it examines the legal dimensions of such topics as race relations and the Civil Rights movement, the growth of modern business, the New Deal, labor rights, the women's movement, the individual rights revolution of the postwar period, and the contemporary conservative reaction. Emphasis is on how law interacts with political, social, and cultural change. social social 272 History Study Abroad: United States History Topics vary reflecting the specializations, expertise, and curricula of study abroad programs. 302 History of American Thought, 1859 to the Present How thinkers have coped with the intellectual shocks of Darwin, Marx, and Freud, and with cultural shocks ranging from Gilded Age industrialization to the changing mores and nuclear realities of contemporary mass society. 304 United States The rise and impact of modern industrialism, organization of labor and farmers, disappearance of the frontier, growth of American imperialism, and the resulting political, intellectual, and social changes in America. 329 History of American Capitalism Survey of political, social, and economic change in the history of American capitalism from the late colonial period to the near-present. 343 Colonial British North America The development of Britain's North American colonies c in trans-atlantic perspective. Topics include the natural environment; British imperial and cultural institutions; relations with other European settlers and Amerindians; Africans and slavery; community life; religious diversity; economic enterprise; and politics. Satisfies either the Social Studies or the Humanities breadth requirement. 1 to 4 US/Euro History none 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities social 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities

4 344 The Age of the American Revolution, Structure of American society, Britain and the Colonies; the revolutionary movement for independence; the war for independence; social, political, and constitutional change. 345 Military History of the United States The founding and growth of the military establishment, the exercise of the military art, and military policies treated in connection with relevant political, social, and economic factors. ; not open to students who have previously taken History 427 or Women and Gender in the U.S. to 1870 An advanced and comparative study of the roles of gender, class, and race in American history and historiography. Themes include women as agents of social change and as builders of community. social 354 Women and Gender in the U.S. Since 1870 None provided., 355 Work, Freedom and Democracy in the Americas, 1491-the Present This course takes a broad view of the experiences, ideas and impact of working people in the Americas from the economic, cultural and biological ruptures caused by the first trans-atlantic trade to the most recent phase of globalization in the 21st century. social, So st; completion of intro history & women's crse preferred So st; completion of intro history & women's crse preferred 393 Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction, Antebellum slavery, pro- and anti-slavery movements, the territorial crisis, and secession; the impact of war of Northern and Southern political, social, and economic life; wartime destruction of slavery and postbellum racial adjustment; the rise and fall of Reconstruction. 395 United States, The rise and impact of modern industrialism, organization of labor and farmers, disappearance of the frontier, growth of American imperialism, and the resulting political, intellectual, and social changes in America. 397 United States Political, social, economic, and cultural changes in America during World War I, the Twenties, the Age of the Great Depression, World War II. 398 The United States Since 1945 Political, social, economic, and cultural changes in the U.S. from World War II to the present. 403 Immigration and Assimilation in American History Survey of immigration to the U.S. from colonial times to the present with analyses of the roles of and racial groups in economics and politics, the reactions of earlier arrivals to their successors, the extent of assimilation and contemporary and racial consciousness. 408 American Labor History: 1900-Present An examination of work, workers, and working class culture in twentieth century America. 412 History of American Education Place and function of educational endeavors and institutions in American society and among particular groups, such as native Americans, Blacks, the poor, and immigrants. 416 Eastern European Jews in the United States, 1880s-1930s Analyzes the culture and community of the two million Jews who migrated to the United States between 1880 and The American Military Experience to 1902 A survey of American military experience from the 16th century through the development of a nascent American "empire" at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, examining the influence of warfare on all aspects of American society. 428 The American Military Experience Since 1899 A survey of American military experience in the 20th and 21st centuries, examining the influence of warfare on all aspects of American society. 434 American Foreign Relations, 1901 to the Present America's relations with the world, emphasizing the economic, political and ideological elements determining policy. 459 Rule of Law: Philosophical and Historical Models From the perspectives of history and political theory, this course examines the multiple meanings of the idea of the rule of idea, and its uses in American history. We then explore prominent critiques of the rule of law ideal. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities,. None Soph st; not open to social stdts who have previously taken History 345 Soph st; not open to social students who have previously taken History to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 3 to 4 US/Euro History A prev law-related crse

5 460 American Environmental History Survey of interactions among people and natural environments from before European colonization to present. Equal attention to problems of ecological change, human ideas, and uses of nature and history of conservation and environmental public policy. 461 The American West to 1850 North American frontiers through the period of the Mexican War. Major Indian cultures of North America; the frontiers and differing imperial systems of Spain, France, and England; and the westward movement of the United States through social 462 The American West Since 1850 The West as frontier and region since Indian-white and other inter relations; federal policies; the development of a resource-intensive economy, its environmental effects, and political conflicts accompanying it; and the ideology of the frontier in American culture. 468 Popular Culture in the Multi-racial United States Origins and development of widely distributed popular culture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with emphasis on race and racialization. Exploration of production/performance and consumption of minstrel shows, wild west shows, film, radio, television, music in topical units. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 490 American Indian History None provided. 3 to 4 US/Euro History. 504 Society and Health Care in American History Lecture-seminar. Health care in America since the colonial period; emphasis on social 3 US/Euro History, biological Jr st & cons inst developments. science 560 History of Mass Communication Evolution of the mass media in the United States in the context of political, social, and 4 US/Euro History, social Jr st. economic change. 569 History of American Librarianship Development of American librarianship from Colonial times to the present, with special 3 US/Euro History, humanities Jr st; or Grad st in SLIS reference to the relationship of library institutions to their contemporary social, economic, cultural and political environments. 607 The American Impact Abroad: The Historical Dimension Repeatable (as topic changes) with cons inst. Analysis of diplomatic, economic, cultural, and social interaction of Americans with foreign peoples and nations Jr st. 628 History of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States Civil rights history from Legal, historical and economic origins of the civil rights movement. Study of the movement's impact on United States culture, politics, and international relations. 635 Afro-American History to 1900 Political, economic, and social development of American Blacks from their removal from Africa to the end of the nineteenth century. 636 Afro-American History Since 1900 An in-depth analysis of social, economic, and political developments within the Black community in twentieth-century America,, Jr or Sr st or cons inst European History 110 The Ancient Mediterranean An examination of the evolution of the human community in the Mediterranean Basin, from the beginning of the earliest civilizations in the Near East (3,000 B.C.E.) until the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West (500 C.E.). 4 US/Euro History, humanities Open to all 112 The World of Late Antiquity ( C.E.) History of the Mediterranean World from the late Roman Empire to the development of distinct European, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations (ca CE). Special attention will be paid to the rise and development of Christianity and Islam. social None 115 Medieval Europe From the later Roman Empire to the end of the Middle Ages. Open to all social undergrads 119 The Making of Modern Europe Principal developments in the history of Europe from the Renaissance to the fall of Open to All Napoleon. social 120 Europe and the Modern World 1815 to the Present Political, economic, social, and cultural history of modern Western civilization. Open to All social 123 English History: England to 1688 Political, economic, social, and cultural history from earliest historic times. Open to All social 124 British History: 1688 to the Present Political, economic, social, and cultural history of Great Britain. Open to All social 208 Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500 Survey of key themes in Western intellectual history and religious thought from ancient Greece through the Renaissance, focusing on relationships among classical, Jewish, and Christian traditions. Open to Freshmen social

6 212 The History of Western Christianity to 1750 A survey of Christianity from being a small, persecuted sect in the Roman Empire to becoming the dominant religion of western Europe, penetrating into the lives of Europeans, fissuring into multiple churches, and spreading across the globe. Attention is given to doctrine, ritual, worship, architecture, images, and music. 215 Life in the Middle Ages: An Inter-Departmental Course An introduction to the life and culture of the Middle Ages with lectures from members of the departments offering courses within the Medieval Studies Program. 223 Explorations in European History (H) Topics vary reflecting the interests, expertise, and innovating intention of the instructor. Topics include Roman Gladiators and Wars of Religion in Europe since social or consent of instructor 4 US/Euro History, humanities 3 US/Euro History, humanities May receive credit only once for each topic taken 224 Explorations in European History (S) Topics vary reflecting the interests, expertise, and innovating intention of the instructor. 253 Russia: An Interdisciplinary Survey Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of Russian civilization from its beginnings through the present day. 254 Eastern Europe: An Interdisciplinary Survey Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of East European culture, society, politics, and literature from its beginnings to the present day. 270 Eastern Europe since 1900 This class introduces students to the dramatic history of twentieth-century Eastern Europe, a place where imperialism, Nazism, Communism, genocide, democracy, and capitalism all left their mark. The course revolves around three interrelated themes-- war, revolution, and society--all of which allow us to place Eastern Europe within broader comparative contexts. In addition to exploring significant political, economic, and cultural changes, we'll discover how ordinary people--including workers, peasants, women, and children--experienced attempts to change the region and its people. Throughout, we will discuss how East Europeans continue to wrestle with the ghosts of their past today. social social social May receive credit only once for each topic taken Open to Freshmen Open to Freshmen None 271 History Study Abroad: European History Topics vary reflecting the specializations, expertise, and curricula of study abroad programs. 303 A History of Greek Civilization From the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Age. Special emphases may vary with each offering. 306 The United States Since 1945 Political, social, economic, and cultural changes in the U.S. from World War II to the present. 307 A History of Rome Roman civilization from the monarchy through the collapse of the Roman Empire in the west. 309 The Crusades: Christianity and Islam An examination of the Crusades from both Christian and Islamic perspectives; the historical, social, and religious context and significance of the Crusades for both Christians and Muslims. 312 The Medieval Church The course covers the formation and development of exxlesiastical institutions and religious life in Western Europe from the fourth century to the Protestant Reformation. 313 Introduction to Byzantine History and Civilization Topical consideration of the entire scope of the history of the Byzantine Empire, from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries, and selected aspects of its culture. 314 Problems in Byzantine History and Civilization Intensive study of specific areas of the Byzantine Empire's history and culture, selected by agreement between instructor and students, stressing individual research efforts. 4 US/Euro History None 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities Open to Fr with cons inst 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 3 to 4 US/Euro History, Humanities 318 Medieval Social and Intellectual History, Emphasis on social change and intellectual developments. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 323 The Scientific Revolution: From Copernicus to Newton An introduction to the formative period of modern science, including major ideas and events in the physical and life sciences from Copernicus to Newton. 3 US/Euro History, humanities ; Grads enroll concurrently in Hist Sci 623

7 328 Environmental History of Europe This class explores a new approach to a part of the world with a very old history, but one that is now as 'modern' as any. The changing, complex relations between Europeans and their environments from antiquity to the twenty-first century offer instructive comparison with American and current global environmental concerns. Approaching Mediterranean and Western civilizations from an environmental viewpoint also offers fresh perspective on these enduring cultures. social 333 The Renaissance Emphasis on the transition from medieval to early modern thought in Italy, to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 334 The Reformation The division of Western Christendom, , and its impact on Europe and the world. 348 France from Napoleon to the Great War, Politics, society and culture in nineteenth century France. Emphasis on France's revolutionary heritage and problems of establishing a democratic regime. 349 Contemporary France, 1914 to the Present Social, political, and cultural history of twentieth century France, especially the Great War, the Popular Front, the Vichy Regime, DeGaulle and the Fifth Republic, Mitterrand's socialist experiment, France's changing role in the world and the European Community. 350 The First World War and the Shaping of Twentieth-Century Europe The experience and legacy of the First World War has been linked to nearly every social, cultural, and political transformation that marked the short century that followed: mobilization and the experience of total war transformed the relations between governments and citizens, between men and women, and between social classes. Europeans experienced death on an unprecedented scale and came to terms with new forms of industrialized warfare, from the use of poison gas to modern practices of genocide. Europeans now learned to live with violence, both during as well as after the war, and found new ways to mourn or remember the dead. This course will explore such themes. Using a wide variety of contemporary sources -- memoirs, essays, poems, or cinematic representations -- we will try to situate the upheaval of within the larger framework of twentieth-century European history. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities social or consent of instructor 351 Seventeenth-Century Europe Intellectual, social and political developments during the seventeenth century. Impact 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities of the Scientific Revolution and Rationalism on traditional beliefs. Revolts against Absolutism. The so-called "general crisis". 352 Eighteenth Century Europe Political, cultural, and social transformations in eighteenth century Europe. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities 357 The Second World War Background and history of World War II. Problems of peacemaking and international organizations; rise of Fascism, National Socialism, and Japanese imperialism; breaking the peace; World War II. 358 The Old Regime and the French Revolution The institutional and social development of France from the age of Louis XIV to the rise of Napoleon. Emphasis on the coming of the Revolution and its historic significance. 359 History of Europe Since 1945 Political, cultural, and social history of Europe from the Second World War to the present. 361 The Emergence of Mod Britain: England Cultural, economic, political, and social issues and developments, foreign relations; the background of empire. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, Social 3 to 4 US/Euro History, Social Studies So st or History

8 363 China and World War II in Asia This course is intended to help students understand World War II from the perspective of Asia. The focus is not only on the American and Japanese roles in the war but also on lesser, often overlooked participants such as China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The course will focus not only on the diplomatic, political, and military situation of wartime Asia, but also on perceptions and experiences of the war from those most heavily affected by it: those experiencing it on the ground. Understanding this war is critical for helping us understand contemporary Asia. The foundations of the Cold War and the post-cold War world that we live in today were forged on battlefields in mainland China, Burma, small islands in the Pacific, and in the skies over the archipelago of Japan. In order to provide the background and understand the legacies, this course covers an extended time frame, beginning in the 19th century with the arrival of the West in Asia and continues into the 1950s. social or permission of the instructor 367 Society and Ideas in Shakespeare's England Explores the relationship between social change and the major systems of thought in Tudor and Stuart England. Popular magic and religion, astrology, witchcraft, the varieties of Anglican protestantism and puritan dissent, the scientific revolution and political thought. 368 The Bible in the Middle Ages Medieval Bible and its shaping effect on medieval culture. 3 US/Euro History, Literature So st or cons inst 369 English Constitutional History-The Medieval Era Government and law of England from the seventh to the fifteenth centuries. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, Social Studies 370 English Constitutional History-The Modern Era Government and law of England from the fifteenth century to the present. 373 Modern Political History of the Jews: Focuses on the politics of emancipation (the acquisition of civil rights). Analyzes Jewish politics from the beginnings of political integration into European society (1695) to the completion of the process in the aftermath of World War I. 4 US/Euro History, humanities None 374 Modern Political History of the Jews: Era of Mass Movements, This course will focus on Jewish socialist and nationalist political movements, analyzing their origins in imperial Russia in the late 19th century and their development in the Soviet Union, Poland, Palestine/Israel, and the U.S. in the 20th century. 4 US/Euro History, humanities None 392 Women in History An examination of the cultural, social, economic, and political activities of women. So st Geographical or chronological emphasis varies with instructor. 410 History of Germany, 1871 to the Present Political and social development of Central Europe from the establishment of the 4 US/Euro History, social German Empire to the post-world War II period. 417 History of Russia Origins and evolution of the Russian people and state; political, economic, and social history; foreign relations as they affect domestic policy; from the ninth century to History of Russia Russian political, economic, and social history from 1800 to 1917; foreign relations as they affect domestic policy. 419 History of Soviet Russia Major political, economic and social developments in Russia since Russian Social and Intellectual History Main currents of Russian social thought in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities Recommended that students have some knowledge of modern Russian history or of modern European cultural history. 424 The Soviet Union and the World, Surveys Soviet foreign relations from , examining the causes, course, and outcome of the Cold War. Topics include: Soviet-US relations, World War II, the Socialist Bloc, espionage, the space race, Sino-Soviet relations, and Soviet intervention in the 'Third World.' social 425 History of Poland and the Baltic Area Northern part of East Central Europe, the territory included in the former Polish- Lithuanian Commonwealth. 426 The History of Punishment This course examines punishment across a vast range of historical traditions, examining how wrongdoing and punishment have been figured in law, literature, art and philosophy. Through the semester we will examine ancient, medieval and modern traditions. 3 US/Euro History, humanities Jr or Sr st or cons inst

9 431 History of Scandinavia to 1815 Political, social, economic and cultural developments of Scandinavia through the "Viking Age" to the break-up of Sweden-Finland and Denmark-Norway; emphasis on the interplay between social and political forces and institutions and the area's relationship with the rest of Europe. 432 History of Scandinavia Since 1815 Political, social, economic, and cultural development: political realignments and rise of nationalism, industrialization and rise of liberalism and socialism, democratization, independence struggles and social conflict, evolution of welfare states, World War II and its aftermath. 437 Western Christianity from Augustine to Darwin A survey of Christianity from the fourth century through the nineteenth. Explores the culture of Christianity--architecture, literature, images, and mosic--in orner to understand how Christianity has become a world religion. 467 Economic and Social History of Europe Population trends, technology, and the level of economic activity; overseas expansion and its impact on Europe; the northward shift of economic power; wealth and poverty in early modern society. 470 Religious Thought in Modern Europe History of religious thought in modern Europe (19th and 20th centuries) as reflected in theology, philosophy, literature, and political and social theory. Major emphasis on Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions but with additional discussion of Judaism and Orthodoxy. 474 European Social History, Societal change in an age of revolution; bourgeois culture and its discontents; class, gender, religion, region, and nation; formation of political ideologies, including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism, imperialism, and racism. social social 4 US/Euro History Open to Fr with cons inst 3 US/Euro History, humanities 475 European Social History, 1914-Present State, class, gender, and culture from he world wars to the present. Democracy, communism, fascism. Emphasis on everyday life, consumption, leisure, technology, and Americanization. 478 Comparative History of Childhood and Adolescence Growth of modern childhood and adolescent sub-cultures, class differences, literary and pictorial representations, legal and demographic developments, and the growth of educational theories and institutions. 502 Law and Colonialism Historical introduction to the role of law in the context of empire, with special emphasis on 19th-20th C British imperialism; explores themes of class, race and gender through fields of law including criminal, property, family, contract and labor law. Previous law-related course 507 Health, Disease and Healing I Medicine in Europe from antiquity to the 18th century, investigating changes in 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities Jr st medical ideas, institutions, practices, and organization. 508 Health, Disease and Healing II Medicine in Europe from the 18th century to mid-20th century, investigating changes 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities Jr st in disease and demography, state interest in health care, the medical professions, and both scientific and alternative medical ideas. 512 European Cultural History Main movements in thought and taste as well as the political and social thought of the 3 US/Euro History, humanities So st seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. 514 European Cultural History Since 1870 The fin de siecle and the main cultural trends of the twentieth century. 3 to 4 US/Euro History, humanities So st 515 Holocaust: History, Memory and Education This course explores the ways in which Holocaust history, memory and education are mutually entangled, politically charged and morally complex. Using primarily American sites of memory, students will critically analyze a variety of representations of the Shoah--in literature, films, memoirs, monuments, museums and classrooms. social,, comm b 517 Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean Ancient religions in their political, social and cultural contexts; topics include ritual, literary and artistic representations, religious persecutions, and/or modern approaches to the study of ancient religions. Chronological and geographical focus will vary between Greece, Rome, Judaea and Egypt. 529 Intellectual and Religious History of European Jewry, Balkans and Middle East, : The Rise of National States Main movements and trends of thought, religion, and culture as European Jewry gained emancipation and adjusted to mass society. Survey of political, economic and cultural organizations and their transformation under the market economy and relations with England, France and Russia. 3 US/Euro History, humanities So st 4 US/Euro History, humanities Hist 119 or 120 or 512 or 513; or Hist/Jewish 220; or Hebr St/Jewish 471 or 472 So st

10 561 Greek and Roman Medicine and Pharmacy Greek and Roman medicine and drug lore from the Pre-Socratics to Oribasius (c. 600 B.C. - A.D. 350), including the backgrounds of ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian medicine. 577 Contemporary Scandinavia: Politics and History Social, economic, and ideological changes, institutions, and movements and their relationships with the political processes and structures in the Nordic states. 3 US/Euro History, humanities Jr or Sr st, or cons inst