History 500 Germany, 1870,1945, from
Unification to Disintegration
Offered on occasion
This course traces the story of Germany's unification, rapid
rise to European prominence and eventual transformation into
the Nazi state. It introduces various interpretations of the
course of German history, and examines a variety of interrelated
questions which might be reduced to one. Why Germany? Why
did an apparently "modem" and "civilized" society accept barbarism
on an unprecedented scale. Three credits.
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History 504 The Development of the
American Metropolis
(Same as Urban Studies 504)
Offered on occasion
The development of the American metropolis from the period
of settlement to modem times is studied. Special emphasis
is placed on the relationship of physical development to the
various factors which affect urban growth and change. Three
credits.
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History 520 New Perspectives in American
History
Offered on occasion
An introduction to the graduate study of American history
that focuses on the discussion and interpretation of significant
new works of scholarship on such themes as Jeffersonian and
Jacksonian democracy; sectionalism and the struggle over slavery;
the place of race, class and gender in American life, reform
movements from Progressivism to the Great Society; and the
emergence of the United States as a superpower. Three
credits.
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History 524 The Civil War and Reconstruction
(1850-1877)
Offered on occasion
An examination of the social political and economic aspects
of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics covered
include the causes of the conflict; the impact of the war
on North and South; issues of gender, slavery and racism;
the evolution towards a free labor system; the long-term effects
of Reconstruction. Three credits.
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History 535 The Holocaust
Offered Spring 2003
The course will rely on a variety of perspectives, psychological,
theological, philosophical, ethical as well as historical,
to assist students in the search for the Who, What, When--and
possibly the Why--of the Holocaust. They will also be
introduced to varying and sometimes conflicting interpretations
of the subject in order to underscore the complexities and
dilemmas raised by the mass destruction of Europe's Jewish
communities. Three credits.
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History 565 Latin America in World
History
Offered on occasion
An introduction to the graduate study of Latin American history
as seen through the lens of world history. The time period
examined will span the Pre-Colonial period to the present.
Students will read a selection of texts examining such topics
as indigenous culture, slavery, colonialism, imperialism,
nationalism and revolution, set in the context of the wider
currents of history. Three credits
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History 580 History of Labor
(Same as Urban Studies 580)
Offered Spring 2003
A survey of work, workers and unions in the U. S. since the
late nineteenth century. Topics covered include the reorganization
of the workplace and the rise of unions; the politics of labor;
gender issues in the workplace; working-class community life.
Special emphasis will be placed on the urban aspects of labor.
Three credits.
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History 583 The History of the City
of New York
(Same as Urban Studies 583)
Offered on occasion
Deals chronologically and topically with the political and
social development of New York City from Dutch settlement
to the present. Emphasis is placed on the development of the
city as a great financial, intellectual and cultural center.
Three credits.
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History 622 The Era of the American
Revolution
Offered on occasion
The development of the controversy with England after 1763,
the war of the American Revolution, and the period of the
Confederation through the adoption of the Constitution. Three
credits.
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History 626 The United States Since
1914
Offered on occasion
An examination of political, economic, intellectual and diplomatic
developments since the first World War, with emphasis on the
New Deal and the Cold War, the turbulent 60's, civil rights,
and anti-war movements. Three credits.
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History 632 The World Since 1945
Offered on occasion
A survey of political and economic trends, including the
collapse of European hegemony, the emergence of the Third
World, the Cold War in Europe and in Asia, the breakup of
the Soviet Empire, the resurgence of nationalism and the growing
economic importance of Asia. Three credits.
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History 644 European Society Since
1918
Offered on occasion
The impact of and reaction to World War I. The development
of totalitarian institutions in Europe and the impact of World
War II. Three credits.
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History 647 Nationalism in Modern
World History
Offered on occasion
The development of modern nationalism from its 19th century
European origins, its embodiment in the nation-state, and
its spread from the Western to the non-Western worlds in the
course of the 20th century. Three credits.
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| History 699 Independent Study and
Research
Credit and hours arranged with approval and permission of
department.
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