100 Level History Courses Offered
200 Level History Courses Offered
100 Level History
Courses Offered
200 Level History Courses Offered
History 211
History of the American
Frontier
3 credits
American expansion focusing on the Turner hypothesis, land policy, territorial
evolution, Indian Policy, mining, lumbering and fishing frontiers, the
cattleman's West, transportation and the literary uses of the West. SS/ES
History 213
Recent Latin
America
3 credits
Recent development of Hispanic and Portuguese America, emphasizing the evolution
of independent states. SS/ES
History 216
History of Modern Germany,
1815-Present
3 credits
Political, social, economic and cultural development from the end of the
Napoeonic wars, through the founding of the German Empire, World War I, the
Weimar Republic, the Nazi era, World War II and the postwar period.
Emphasis is on evolution of conservatism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism;
the rise of Hitler and National Socialism; and the re-orientation of Germany
after 1945. SS
History 219
History of the Soviet
Union
3 credits
A consideration of the major themes and personalities of Russian history since
1917. SS
History 222
Recent Chinese
History
3 credits
Western impact, social change and revolutions in twentieth century China,
pre-1949. SS
History 240
Primary Sources in
History
3 credits
The study of specific historical topics through the use of primary
sources. Includes exposure to techniques and problems of using and
interpreting original sources. SS
History 254
American Foreign Relations, 1763 to the
Present
3 credits
America's relations with the world, emphasizing the economic, political and
ideological elements determining policy. SS
History 255
Proseminar in
History
3 credits
This course will explore an historical topic through readings, discussion and
written assignments. *
History 256
Topics in
History
1-3 credit(s)
This course will explore in depth an historical topic through lectures,
discussions, readings and written assignments. *
History 257
Origins and History of World War
II
3 credits
Background and history of World War I. Problems of peacemaking and
international organization, rise of Fascism, National Socialism and Japanese
imperialism; breaking the peace; World War II. SS
History 259
History of Europe Since
1945
3 credits
Political, social, economic and moral effects of the Nazi era, the Resistance
and the Liberation; restoration and reconstruction; influence of the United
States and the Soviet Union; capitalism, socialism and communism; the European
unity movement and the Cold War; social and cultural changes; relations with
Africa and Asia. SS
History 270
American Business
History
3 credits
The role of business in American society from colonial times to the
present. Changes in managerial practices within the firm and in relation
to the larger community. Origins of American capitalism, appearance of
corporate organization, work patterns, changing business ethics and their legal
environment, government regulation and international trade. SS
History 273
Recent East Asian Economic
Development
3 credits
A survey of East Asian economic development in the Twentieth Century.
Emphasis will be on contrasting the economic development of China and Japan and
analyzing the economic impact of Western Europe and the United States on the
region. SS
History 274
Survey of Modern East Asian
History
3 credits
A survey of the modern intellectual, political, social and economic development
of East Asia. Emphasis will be on the impact of modernization process on
China and Japan and the influence of Western Europe and the United States on
these changes. SS/ES
History 278
History of Minorities in
America
3 credits
This course will explore the role of ethnic, racial, religious and sexual groups
in the history of the United States from the era of colonization to the
present. Includes political, economic, social and cultural development.
SS/ES
History 280
History of the Great Lakes Region,
1600-1870
3 credits
This course traces the development of the Great Lakes Region as a distinct
physiographic, economic, political and cultural area in North America. The
historical development of such an international region within the context of
traditional nationalism and international rivalry, as well as its impact and
influence within the respective nations. A frame of reference is provided
for comparison with other regions within the North American milieu. SS/ES
History 283
Modern War and American
Life
3 credits
An investigation of the impact of the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the
Cold War on American society. The home front will be emphasized, with
attention to wartime politics and the wartime economy, civil liberties, and the
social effect of war. SS
History 285
Recent American History,
1917-1945
3 credits
Political, social, economic and cultural changes in America during World War I,
the Twenties, the Great Depression and World War II. SS
History 286
Recent American History,
1945-Present
3 credits
A continuation of History 285 (1917-45). Origins and history of the Cold
War, McCarthyism, the Fifties, the Civil Rights movement, the war in Indochina,
and Watergate and its aftermath. SS
History 288
Representative
Americans
3 credits
A biographical approach; evaluation of contributions of leading Americans to the
nation's development. SS
History 289
Colonial and Revolutionary America,
1607-1789
3 credits
The establishment and political, social and economic development of the English
colonies in North America; origins and consequences of the American Revolution;
and the establishment of the new nation. SS
History 290
History of
Wisconsin
3 credits
History of Wisconsin from the beginning of the historical period to the present,
with emphasis on the economic and social aspects of Wisconsin history since
1815. SS
History 293
Civil War and
Reconstruction
3 credits
Analysis of slavery in the Old South, the anti-slavery movement, the conflict
between the North and South (sectionalism), the significance of the Civil War,
presidential and congressional reconstruction, the position of the freedmen in
the South and postwar America. SS
History 297
The United States, 1917 tot he
Present
3 credits
Political, social, economic and cultural changes in America during World War I,
the Twenties, the Age of the Great Depression, World War II, postwar America and
the ripening Civil Rights movement. SS
History 299
Independent
Studies
1-3 credit(s)
Extensive reading for the purpose of surveying the literature on a particular
historical subject, possibly including a research project, under the personal
supervision of the instructor. The subject matter is open, to be
determined by the student and instructor. Students will be encouraged to
use off-campus resources when available. Prereq: cons. instr. *
* Asterisk indicates a special topics course or an independent study which will be assigned an associate degree designation at the time it is offered. Check the campus timetable.