Courses

Primarily from 1800 to the present. Attention divided equally between the region's political history and international relations and its patterns of economic, social, and cultural modernization in the main countries. Prereq., HIST 1308. Same as HIST 5328. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Learn the history of this crossroads of Europe and Asia from the late Ottoman Empire to the present. Main topics include nationalism and colonialism, development of Zionist ideology, development of Palestinian nationalism, establishment of the Jewish settlement (Yishuv) under British rule, the founding of the Jewish nation-state, relations with neighbors, and the aftermath of the 1956, 1967, 1973, and 1982 wars. Prereqs., HIST 1108 or 1308 or JWST 2350. HIST 4338 and JWST 4338 are the same course.

Covers topics in Jewish history from biblical beginnings to present day. Topics vary each semester. Consult the online Schedule Planner for specific topics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours within the degree. Prereqs., HIST 1108 or 1308 or JWST 2350. Same as JWST 4348. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines Jewish communities of the Mediterranean basin and Middle East in modern times. Topics covered include culture and identity of these communities, as well as their encounter with empire, westernization, and nationalism, among other political and social currents. Exploration of images and representations of Sephardi and Eastern Jewries. Sources include memoirs, diaries, films, 19th century press and correspondence, and travelogues. Same as JWST 4378.

Examines the history of Muslim societies in South and Southeast Asia from 1000 to the present. Focuses on themes such as the rise of Islamic empires in South Asia, Sufism, trade and the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia, the rise or Muslim nationalism and religious fundamentalism, and the impact of modernization and globalization on Muslims of the region. Recommended prereq., six hours of history credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines the history of India from the British conquest of India in the late 18th century to independence in 1947. Emphasizes the impact of British rule on the political, economic, and social development of modern India. Recommended prereq., at least 6 hours of history credit. Same as HIST 5538. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines the history of women and gender in India from the late eighteenth century to the present. Explores topics such as the changing legal status of women in the colonial and postcolonial period, marriage, domesticity and patriarchy, and women's education and participation in anti-colonial and postcolonial politics, women, work, and the environment, violence against women, and women and globalization. Prereq., any 1000 level HIST course. Recommended prereq., HIST 1408. Same as HIST 5548.

Focuses on the nature and evolution of thought in modern India in the light of the encounter between pre-modern Indian and modern Western intellectual traditions in colonial and postcolonial India. Examines themes such as orientalism, nationalism, Hindu and Muslim nationalism, humanism, non-violence, and postcolonialism. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines major traditions in philosophy, art, politics, society, and economy of China during the premodern period. Prereq., HIST 1608 or EALC 1011. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines China from 1750 to 1949. Focuses on such issues as the influence of imperialism, the emergence of nationalism, and the meaning of revolution. Same as HIST 5628. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines the history of the People's Republic of China from 1949 to the present. Focuses on such issues as the nature of Maoism, foreign policy, political campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution and the Democracy Movement, and recent economic developmental efforts. HIST 4638 and HIST 5638 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines major intellectual movements in modern China from Ch'ing neo-Confucianism, empiricism, and nationalism to Chinese communism. Prereq., HIST 1608.

This course traces how "Muslims in China" transformed themselves into "Chinese Muslims" while at once accommodating and conflicting with Chinese states and people throughout history until the present time. Recommended prereq., HIST 1608. HIST 4658 and 5658 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Learn about modern Chinese history, emphasizing Beijing's important role. Think critically about ways the past is made use of in the present; how memorials capture and present meanings; how to view museums with a critical eye; and about the way Beijing works and exudes power as one of the most important capital cities in the world. Offered through Study Abroad.

Begins with the prehistoric and protohistoric periods. Explores the development of Japan's classical age and traces the rise and attenuation of an elite warrior government. Restricted to juniors and seniors.

Begins with early modern Japan, proceeds through the era of rapid modernization after the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century, and concludes with Japan's gradual descent into prolonged war, first with China and then in the Pacific. Restricted to juniors and seniors. HIST 4728 and 5728 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Covers the history of early modern Japan (1590-1868). Explores the political, social, cultural, and economic context of Japan's history from the era of Warring States through the rise and fall of the Tokugawa military government (Shogunate). Restricted to juniors and seniors. Same as HIST 5738. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Same as HIST 4128.

Explores the social, cultural, and legal history of Anglo-American criminal justice from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Also examines tensions between various methods that historians employ to study crime and law.

Prereq., graduate standing. Same as HIST 4328. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as HIST 4538.

Same as HIST 4548.

Prereq., graduate standing. Same as HIST 4628.

Examines the history of the People's Republic of China from 1949 to the present. Focuses on such issues as the nature of Maoism, foreign policy, political campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution and the Democracy Movement, and recent economic developmental efforts. HIST 4638 and HIST 5638 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

This course traces how "Muslims in China" transformed themselves into "Chinese Muslims" while at once accommodating and conflicting with Chinese states and people throughout history until the present time. Recommended prereq., HIST 1608. HIST 4658 and 5658 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.