Introduces students to a selection of formative historical and contemporary texts in a variety of disciplines, including philosophy, the social sciences, literature, gender/multi-cultural studies, and the history of science. (Also listed as HUM 105. Credit will be given for either HST 105 or HUM 105, but not both.) IAI H9 900

Surveys the American experience through the pre-revolutionary period, the expansion westward and the Civil War. Special stress is placed upon the social, economic, cultural, political and constitutional development of the United States. IAI S2 900

Surveys the end of Reconstruction to the present, with primary stress on political and economic development. Also includes social, intellectual and cultural phases, expanded role of government in national affairs and the participation of the United States in international relations. IAI S2 901

Surveys the political and constitutional history of the principal Latin American nations. The course will cover movements leading to independence and social and economic events which are pertinent to relationships with the United States. IAI S2 920N

Stresses political, social, cultural, economic and technological developments from prehistoric times and concludes with the last manifestation of essentially medieval ideology; i.e., the Protestant Reformation. IAI S2 902

Continues HST 141. Commences with the emergence of modern times, i.e., the development of royal absolutism and the beginnings of the modern nation state and concludes with the 20th century and the modern world. IAI S2 903

Conquest to 1600 (3-0) 3 hrs. Surveys the social, cultural, economic, political and religious history of England from the Norman Conquest through the age of Elizabeth I.

Surveys the social, cultural, imperial, economic and political history of England from the Stuart Dynasty through the present era.

Surveys the culture and society of England from the Norman Conquest to the present.

Examines selected eras or topics in the various fields of history. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus and/or course outline containing additional information will be available with other pre-registration materials each time the course is offered. Experience or interest in history is recommended, but not required. This course may be taken from one to three credit hours, to a maximum of nine credit hours.

Studies history of the status, roles and contributions of women in America, and a survey of the attitudes and movements that have affected the lives of women in America.

Provides students with a comprehensive analysis of the critical period, 1945 to the present in American history. Incorporates politics and culture of the Cold War, the revival of liberalism, the Civil Rights movement, the rise of the New Left in the 60s, the Vietnam War, the counterculture, Watergate, the personalization of political activism in the 70s, the women's movement, the resurgence of conservatism, the Reagan presidency, the Bush era, the Clinton years, return of the Republicans, 9/11 war in the Middle East, the economic downturn, Obama 2008 and the 2012 election. Emphasizes social history and cultural trends as well as political and economic history.

Studies African-Americans from African slave trade through slavery, reconstruction, years of neglect and civil rights revolution in the United States and their contributions to American culture. IAI S2 923D

Focuses upon Illinois from its prehistory to the present with special attention to the local setting. Explores the impact of the state's geography upon its history and investigates the contributions of different group--African, American, European, Native American, male and female--in the economic, social, political and literary development of Illinois. Considers the ways in which the history of this state illustrates, amplifies and explains the larger history of the United States.

Surveys the Ancient Near East and Middle East from its origins in Ancient Summer up to 1453. Emphasis will be placed on social, political, economic, religious and military institutions. The process of change and broad continuities will be examined in relationship to the historical evolution and growth of the region. IAI S2 920N

Surveys the history of the Middle East from 1453 to the present. Emphasis is placed on social, political, economic, religious and military institutions that shape the region. The establishment of colonial rule is highlighted along with the struggle for independence, modernization and development. IAI S2 920N

Surveys the history of China from prehistory to the end of the Ming Dynasty. Major emphasis is placed on the evolution and growth of the Imperial system and forces that shaped its continuation and growth. IAI S2 920N

Surveys the history of China from 1644, the Ching Dynasty, to the present. The content will stress the evolution of China from a period of strength and unity to one of disunity and change during the revolutionary times of 1911-1949. Special emphasis will be placed on the establishment of the Communist government in 1949 to the present. Economic modernization, role of foreigners and cultural advancements will also be highlighted. IAI S2 920N

Studies history of East Asia since 1800. The traditional cultures of China and Japan, the Western impact and the Asian response will be covered. IAI S2 920N

Surveys the history of the world from 1945 to the present with major emphasis on historical issues and events that have global impact. IAI S2 913N

Focuses on the causes, events and immediate outcomes of the American Civil War during the period 1848-1865. Political, military and social history is presented so that students receive a comprehensive understanding of this seminal event in American history.

Surveys Roman history from the time of the Roman monarchy through the reign of Constantine. Emphasizes the origins and history of the great Roman Legions. Includes references to works of Latin literature including Tacitus, Suetonius, Sallust, Catullus, Ovid, Virgil and Horace. Covers Roman pre-history, the Roman Republic, the end of the Republic, and the early and late Roman Empire. Discusses prominent Roman citizens such as Marcus, Sulla, Pompey, Gracchi, Caesar and Augustus.

Examines the causes, impact, outcomes and legacy of the Great War, the first modern war since the Industrial Revolution. Emphasizes current and past interpretations of the conflict. Highlights the experiences of the people, societies, and countries/nation-states that participated in this first "total" war. Considers how this conflict changed the twentieth century.

Surveys the history of World War II, the most destructive conflict of the twentieth century. Covers major military operations (strategy and tactics) with an emphasis on diplomacy, doctrine and conflicts over resources. Examines the origins of the war in Europe and the Pacific and details the time period 1919-1939, Pearl Harbor, the homefront, American participation in Europe and the Pacific, new technologies, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, the end of the war, and the outcomes and impact of the war on the U.S. and the world beyond 1945.