University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Courses in History

100s-Global Context

112. World History to 1500. (3)s.

Survey of cultural, social, intellectual, economic and political heritage in the development of major civilizations to the sixteenth century. History and interconnections among civilizations of the ancient Middle East, the Mediterranean periphery, Europe, Sub- Saharan Africa, the Americas, East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent, examined from a global perspective.

Not open to students who have completed HIS 110.
Also listed as INT 112.


113. World History since 1500. (3)s.

Survey of cultural, social, intellectual, economic and political heritage in the development of major civilizations since the sixteenth century. History and interconnections among civilizations of Europe, the Mediterranean periphery, East Asia, the Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa, the Americas, and the Indian Subcontinent, examined from a global perspective.

 

Not open to students who have completed HIS 111.
Also listed as INT 113.


 

200s-Regional Surveys

210. Western Civilization to 1600. (3)s.

Study of the cultural tradition of the West from its beginnings in the ancient Near East and classical antiquity to the close of the European Renaissance, ca.1600. Focus on the historical context of particular aspects of the western heritage in law, religion, politics, society, and the arts, with close examination of distinctive examples through discussion and writing.


211. Western Civilization since 1600. (3)s.

Emergence of modern ideas and institutions of the West since 1600. Focus on the historical context of particular aspects of the western tradition such as science, industrialization, individualism, political revolution, and ideologies; emphasis on their reflection in the arts and debates about the role of the west in the world. Close examination of materials through discussion and writing.
215. Islamic Civilization to 1500. (3)s.

Context in which Islam arose; life of the prophet Muhammad; early Islamic conquests; growth and development of different aspects of Islamic civilization including theology, law, philosophy, art and architecture; military challenges to the Islamic community from the Crusades and Mongols.
216. Islamic Civilization since 1500. (3)s.
A course in western civilization, or world history, or consent of instructor.

The spread of Islamic civilization in Asia and Africa; rise, development and decline of the Islamic gunpowder empires (Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal); interaction between European imperialisms and Muslim societies; cross-cultural perceptions; contemporary challenges facing the Muslim world.
220. United States to 1898. (3)s.

Development and growth of American society, economics, culture, governmental structures, and core democratic values to 1898.
221. United States since 1898. (3)s.

Evolution of American social and cultural values and the role of government since 1898, to reflect both the United States’ changing social/cultural mores and its global economic and political responsibilities in the twentieth century and beyond.
230. Survey of African History to 1800. (3)s.

African history from ancient times to the end of the 18th century. Economic, political and social foundations of ancient African civilizations. The encounter with Europe; development of the Atlantic slave trade in the 16th century; consequences on Africa and people of African descent. Growth of legitimate trade and the beginning of colonial conquest in Africa. Lectures, documentary films, videos, class discussions.

Also listed as AFA 230.


235. Introduction to the History of African Diaspora. (3)s.

This course explores key issues and events in the history of the African Diaspora. The African Diaspora is broadly defined to encompass the experiences of people of African descent across time and vast geographical areas. Taking the current trends in Diaspora studies literature into account, it emphasizes the “homeland plus Diaspora” model, and examines the history of the people of African descent in Africa and other parts of the world. It also evaluates the contributions of Africans in the formation of multi-ethnic, cross-cultural societies in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The course discusses the dialectical relationships between Africans and the people of the African Diaspora, and the cultural and intellectual world that they created since the sixteenth century. Using appropriate textbooks, essays, primary sources and documentary videos, the course attempts to help understand the historical and cultural bonds between Africans and people of African Diaspora. After a brief overview of the African background, it chronologically introduces the African Diaspora experiences in Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, North and South America. It deals with the Atlantic slave trade and the connections between slavery and the development of racism in America. This course is recommended for students who are completing a certificate program in Africana Studies, those who are at entry level or junior standing.

 

Also listed as AFA 235.


283. Introduction to Islam and the Modern "Middle East." (3)s.

The rise of Islam, specificity of Islamic civilization, interaction between the West and Islam, cross-cultural perceptions, and challenges confronting the modern" Middle East" and the Muslim world. Ethnic and religious diversity of the contemporary "Middle East." Sources for the study of the Islamic world.
290. East Asia to 1600. (3)s.

Development of Chinese, Japanese and Korean civilizations from antiquity to 1600. Development of various cultures with special attention to the influence of Chinese culture on other East Asian civilizations. Politics, economics, foreign relations.
291. East Asia since 1600. (3)s.

Development of Chinese, Japanese and Korean civilizations from 1600 to present. Examines differing responses to Western culture, along with the rise of various schools of political thought (democracy, communism, fascism).

 

 

Seminars

299. (300). Introduction to History. (3)s.
Two history courses; at least sophomore standing.
Open to non-history concentrators with consent of Department Chair.

Introduction to the discipline of history, including historical methods, research and writing techniques, and different modes of historical writing.


301. History Capstone Seminar. (3)s.
HIS 299, at least junior standing.
Open to non-history concentrators with consent of Department Chair.

Investigation of historical problems in a particular area of student interest as a small cohort under the direction of a History Department faculty member and as a part of a larger cohort of students in the History concentration; completion of a master project in history and a seminar presentation. Primarily for first semester juniors beginning a concentration in History.

300s-Focused Surveys

[302. Latin America from Colonization to Independence. At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]


[303. Latin America: Independence to the Present Day. At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
[304. History of Brazil. At least junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
[305. Central America from Conquest to the Present. At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
[306. Social History of the United States Since 1865. At least junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
307. History of Business in America. (3)s.
At least junior standing. 

Origins and growth of business in the United States. Business activities before the Civil War. Consolidation and the antitrust movement. The depression of 1929, the New Deal, World War II, and the Cold War.

Also listed as BUS 307.
[308. Topics in Modern Latin American History, Politics and Culture. HIS 302, 303; or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
314. History of the Old South. (3)s.
HIS 220 or consent of instructor. 

History of the American South from early seventeenth century to the outbreak of the Civil War. Origins and characteristics of slavery and slave culture; divisions in free white Southern society; proslavery thought; the growth of southern nationalism.
315. American Civil War and Reconstruction. (3)s.
Junior standing or consent of instructor. 

Social, political and economic issues leading to the Civil War; the war itself; and the problems of reconstruction.
[316. America Comes of Age: The United States, 1877-1914. At least junior standing. (3)s.]

[317. America Between the Wars, 1919-1939. Junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
318. Contemporary America. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing and a course in United States history.

Social, economic and political developments since the New Deal with particular emphasis on world and cultural relationships.
320. The American Military Experience. (3).
Junior standing or consent of instructor.

American military history from the colonial wars through the post-Vietnam era. How technology, politics, society and culture have interacted with the military establishment and strategic policy; influences of war on various aspects of American life.
321. History of the United States Constitution, 1789 to Present. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing; a course in history. 

Historical examination of the Constitution of the United States focusing on the events that affected its writing; the Constitutional Convention; the evolution of interpretations of the Constitution and resulting impact on the American society.
323. United States Theatre History. (3)h.
HIS 221 or consent of instructor.

Examination of performance in the United States as an attempt to forge an "American" identity as part of political, national, cultural, social, esthetic and economic developments.

Also listed as THE 303.
325. History of the British Isles to 1688. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor. 

Ancient and medieval history of the peoples of the British Isles and the gradual construction of the British state to 1688. Special attention to international context of British history; differences, similarities, interconnections and conflicts between the peoples of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
326. History of the British Isles since 1688. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor. 

Exploration of the problematic construction of British national identity in relation to ethnicity, class, gender and the state since 1688. Special attention to the parallels, conflicts and interconnections between the peoples of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
327. A History of the Vietnam War. (3)s.
Junior standing, HIS 221; or consent of instructor. 

Involvement of the United States in Vietnam from initial commitment to the French in the early 1950s through full-scale involvement under President Johnson to the final defeat of South Vietnam in 1975. Examines domestic opposition to the war. Includes footage from video tapes and films of the war.
329. Michigan History. (3)s.
At least junior standing.

Survey of the political, economic and social development of Michigan from the eighteenth century to the present. 332. Development of the American West. One course in United States history and at least junior standing. (3)s. Westward movement from its beginnings in the early seventeenth century; economic, political, social and cultural consequences of internal American expansion.
333. Labor in America. (3)s.
At least junior standing and a course in United States history, or consent of instructor. 

Exploration of the transformation of work in America from 1600 to the present, emphasizing the struggles of workers to organize in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the changing nature of the work process, and the particular experiences of female, immigrant, and minority workers.
334. History of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the United States. (3)s.
At least junior standing; a course in US history; or consent of instructor.

Historical examination of the role of minority groups in the United States with emphasis on the changing patterns of immigration, the process of assimilation, the evolution of ethnicity, and the differences and similarities in the experiences of minority groups.

Also listed as AFA 334.
335. History of the African-Americans to 1877. (3)s.
A course in American or African history. 

African American experience from African origins to 1877. Pre-16th century African civilizations, the Atlantic slave trade, the middle passage, racial slavery during the colonial and early republic. Survival strategies of the enslaved and free, struggles for freedom, equality, and social justice during the colonial and post revolutionary period. The abolitionist movement; the role of African Americans in the Civil War and reconstruction. Lectures and documentary videos.

Also listed as AFA 335.
336. (231). Africa in Modern Times, 1800 to Present. (3)s.

Coming of European colonialism to Africa in the late nineteenth century and efforts of Africans to recapture their independence. Survey through the present period.

Also listed as AFA 336.
338. Topics in African-American History. (3)s.
A course in American or African-American history.

A different topic taught each year. May be reelected once.

Also listed as AFA 338.
339. History of Mexico. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. 

Survey of Mexican history from pre-conquest times to the present. Indian and Spanish origins of Mexican society and culture, colonial institutions, the movement for national independence, liberalism and conservatism in the nineteenth century, origins and continuing impact of the Revolution of 1910.
[340. Mexico in the Twentieth Century. At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
[341. Comparative Revolutions in Modern Latin America. At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
343. History of the Caribbean. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

This course examines three main periods in Carribean History: the Colonial Era; the establishment of independant states; and the challenge of the 20th Century. Special attention will be given to the rise and fall of slavery and Carribean-U.S. relations.


346. Twentieth Century World History. (3)s.
Junior standing or consent of instructor. 

Survey of the history of the world in the 20th century in its political, economic, social, and cultural manifestations. Central historiographical themes of the 20th century; salient issues confronting the globe entering the 21st century. Also listed as INT 346.
351. Early Modern Europe. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor. 

Focus on transition to modern society through the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Age of Reason. Particular attention to thought and culture of these periods in relation to changing political and social landscapes.
352. History and Civilization of Russia. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization or European history, or consent of instructor.

Survey of Russian history and civilization from 988 to the 1990’s: Kiev, Tatars, Muscovy through the tsarist imperial state, the revolution and Soviet era, the Commonwealth of Independent States and contemporary problems. Historical, literary, and film sources; emphasis on recurring themes and issues.
353. History of East Central Europe. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing.

Survey of major states of East Central Europe from pre-history to the present, their languages, peoples, cultures. Achievements of medieval times; roles of Roman and Orthodox Christianity and Islam; connections with West Europe; foreign domination and nationalism; postcommunist challenges; overview of current issues. 
355. Twentieth Century Europe. (3)s.
A course in European history or western civilization, or consent of instructor. 

Development of European thought, culture and politics in the twentieth century, including the First World War; social dislocation and the rise of fascism; World War Two; Postwar consensus and rebuilding; The Cold War in Europe; European Union; and contemporary challenges.
357. Polish Culture through History and Literature. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization or European history, or consent of instructor. 

Poland's political and cultural development from pre-history to the present. Tenth century origins, development of distinctive political and social institutions, cultural patterns and traditions of minorities, participation in European civilization. Political events and values, perceptions of periods as seen through documents, memoirs, literature, drama, architecture, music.
360. An Introduction to Holocaust History. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization and at least sophomore standing.

Introduction to the chronology, terminology and geography of the Holocaust (1933-1946); growth and development of field of Holocaust studies; the civilization of East European Jewry prior to its destruction and the context of European history before the twentieth century.
367. History of Germany. (3)s.
A course in European history or western civilization, or consent of instructor.

Patterns and problems in German history from the close of antiquity and the medieval German empire through Reformation times, the age of absolutism and the era of industrialization, the Weimar Republic and its culture, the Hitler dictatorship, the two Germanies to 1990. Exploration of post-unification issues.
368. The History of African-American Religion. (3)h.
Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

Exploration of the core values associated with the struggle to create and maintain the African-American religious experience in America, which has borrowed values from a number of cultures and has served to influence the on-going process of defining American culture.

Also listed as AFA 358.
369. History of American Women. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing.

Examination of the evolution of women's experience in the United States from 1600 to the present, paying particular attention to the economic, reproductive and sexual, familial, and communal roles; participation in public life; and the means by which women have expressed their culture.

Also listed as WGS 369.
370. Women In Western Societies. (3)s.
HIS 113, 211; or consent of instructor. 

Women in Europe since the seventeenth century; ways in which historical process is illuminated by questions of gender. Women's role in high and low culture, in elite and laboring society, since early modern times, and how the great events and large-scale changes of history affected women's lives and gender relations. Women in a variety of societies from Russia to Spain.

Also listed as WGS 370.
372. The French Revolution. (3)s.
A course in western civilization, junior standing; or consent of instructor. 

Events, ideologies and personalities of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1815. Topics include: French Absolutism; Louis XVI; Robespierre and the Terror; Napoleonic Wars and Napoleonic Europe.
373. 19th Century Europe. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor.

Development of European thought, culture and politics in the 19th century, including political revolution and ideologies; industrial culture, class and gender; nationalism and imperialism; collapse of the European order at the turn of the century.
374. History of the British Empire since 1790. (3)s.
A course in world history or consent of instructor. 

The expansion and ultimate collapse of the British Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries. Exploration of political, economic, ideological, cultural and technological foundations of imperialism and colonial resistance.
376. History of Modern China. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor. 

Chinese civilization and culture from the Ch'ing Dynasty of the 17th century to the present. Philosophical foundations (Confucianism-Marxism), art, architecture and literature examined along with the Western impact and political developments of the 20th century.
377. Pre-Modern Japan to 1600. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor.

Development of Japanese civilization from antiquity to 1600. Japanese culture, and political and economic developments. Continental cultural influence, development of a distinctive Japanese culture (religion, art and literature), and the worlds of the aristocrat and samurai.
378. History of Modern Japan. (3)s.
A course in world history or western civilization, or consent of instructor.

Japanese civilization and culture from the Tokugawa Period (1600-1868) to the present. Process of modernization and changes in Japanese culture, philosophy, society, economy and politics. Includes the political and economic development of postwar Japan.
380. History of Modern India and South Asia. (3)s.
A course in world history or consent of instructor.

History of modern India and South Asia, with special attention to ethnic, religious and national identity in the Indian subcontinent. The collapse of the Mughal Empire; East India Company and the British Raj; Indian nationalism and the Muslim League; Independence and Partition; Nehru, Socialism and Secularism; Interregional conflicts, religious riots and contemporary concerns.
385. History of the Modern "Middle East" since 19th Century. (3)s.
At least junior standing or consent of instructor.

Interaction between European imperialisms and the Ottoman and Qajar dynasties; European imagination of the "Orient" and Muslims; incorporation of the region in the world economy; rise of new social classes and origins of the contemporary state system; clash of competing nationalisms and pan-national movements; transformations of traditional cultural forms, especially literature. The Arab-Israeli conflict, interconnections between Islam and politics, the recent Islamicist revival, the Iranian revolution, and recent domestic challenges confronting "Middle Eastern" states.
386. International Relations of the "Middle East." (3)s.
At least junior standing or consent of instructor. 

Relations from the early 19th century until the present. Europe's expansion into the Ottoman Empire; incorporation of the "Middle East" into the global economy; clash of European ideas with Islamic traditions; rise of pan-national movements; the Arab-Israeli conflict; the rise of OPEC; struggle for the Persian Gulf. Western perceptions of Muslims; international dimensions of the recent Islamicist revival; Islam as a global cultural system.
387. Islam and Political Change. (3)s. 
At least junior standing or consent of instructor.

Role of religion in political life of the Muslim world since the nineteenth century. Political, intellectual, social and cultural transformations of Islamic traditions and values, both orthodox and popular. Evolution and transformation of the modernist pattern of thought; challenges to the authority of religious scholars from secular, modernist and Islamist movements; growth of non-political, popular Islamic movements. Special attention to comparative case studies of Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan and the Arab Gulf states.
391. Directed Reading in History. (1-3)s.*
At least junior standing and consent of instructor.

Designed for students with special interests in history. Designation indicates (A) United States history; (B) English history; (C) modern European history; (D) ancient and medieval history; (E) African history.

*No more than a total of three credits from HIS 391 and 395, combined, may apply to the requirements for the General Program or Minor or Teacher's Certificate Program in History.
Graded ABCDE/Y.
393. Special Topics in History.(3)s.
Not open to freshmen. 

Each semester and/or section, a different topic to be announced in advance of registration.

May be taken more than once, but not so as to repeat a topic.
395. Directed Research. (1-3)s.*
HIS 301 or 15 credits in history and consent of Department Chair and instructor. 

Independent research experience under the direction of a member of the Department of History.

*No more than a total of three credits from HIS 391 and 395, combined, may apply to the requirements for the General Program or Minor or Teacher's Certificate Program in History.
Graded ABCDE/Y.

400s-Specialized Topics

409. Colonial America. (3)s.
HIS 220 or consent of instructor. 

History of Colonial America from early settlement to the eve of the American Revolution. Examination of the American Colonies from an Atlantic perspective, focusing on European motivation for settlement, origins and development of slavery, religious and economic change, creation of early American culture.


410. Era of the American Revolution. (3)s.
HIS 220 or consent of instructor. 

Examination of the decades surrounding the American Revolution and America’s transformation from British colony to independent republic. Political and social origins of the Revolution; formation of the republican state; changing notions of citizenship and equality; the role of political leaders in society; social and cultural consequences of the Revolution.
411. Conflict, Reform, and Expansion: America before the Civil War. (3)s.
HIS 220 or consent of instructor. 

Exploration of the major social, economic and political developments in the United States in the decades leading up to the Civil War. The market revolution; religion and reform; westward expansion; slavery and abolition; the origins and development of the second-party system; the politics of slavery.
412. The Atlantic World in Transition: 1400-1850. (3)s.
HIS 220 or consent of instructor. 

History of the interaction of Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans between approximately 1400 and 1800. European exploration and colonization in the New World, Caribbean, and Africa; the origins and development of the Atlantic Slave Trade; the complex cultural connections that tied these regions together; movements for colonial independence.
413. Sin, Salvation, and Celebrity in Early America. (3)s.
HIS 220 or consent of instructor.

Examination of the tremendous changes that took place in American culture between the American Revolution and the Civil War. Topics include Crime and disorder; moral reform; religious revival; immigration; prostitution; the development of commercial entertainment.
419. History of Sport in the United States. (3)s.
Junior standing or consent of instructor.

Sports as a reflection of national society. Recreational patterns; also such issues as racism, sexism, urbanism, legal and labor history, progressivism, immigration, and nativism. Impact of professional and amateur sports on the cultural development of the nation; how both participatory and spectator sports mirror the values, aspirations and needs of people in any given time period.
428. (328). Emergence of the United States as a World Power Since 1914. (3)s.
A course in United States history and at least junior standing, or consent of instructor. 

Origins and consequences of American entry into two world wars, the Cold War, and American relationships with underdeveloped regions; changing views of isolationism and intervention.
430. American Indian History. (3)s.
At least junior standing, a course in United States history. 

White images, government policies, and philanthropy in regard to Indians. Dynamics of the history of Native Americans from before white contact to the present day. Anglo-American Indian relations within the boundaries of what is now the United States. 
431. American Urban History. (3)s.
At least junior standing and a course in United States history or urban studies. 

Rise of the city in America from colonial times to the present, tracing the spread of urban settlement; the evolution of an organized system of cities; the development of life, institutions, and landscape in the city; and the diverse consequences of urbanization.
433. Muslims in North America. (3)s.

Origins, conditions, cultural practices, and conflicts of Muslims in North America. Examination of the critical issues of adaptation, authenticity and diversity confronting Muslims in the United States and Canada, focusing on the different African- American Muslim communities, especially the "Nation of Islam." Investigation of existing stereotypes of Muslims in contemporary popular culture, including novels, films and comics.

Also listed as AFA 433.
435. Black America Since the Civil War. (3)s. 
At least junior standing.

Examination of movements, organizations, personalities, and leadership trends among Black Americans since the Civil War.

Also listed as AFA 435.
[436. Exploring Community History. Two courses in the social sciences or consent of instructor. (3)s.]
438. Jazz, Rock & Cinema: A Social History of the 20th Century United States. (3)s.
At least junior standing; a course in U.S. history. 

Social history of the 20th century U.S. examined through film and musical expression. Topics include the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on race relations and cultural acceptance, the great depression and its entertainment value, Vietnam & the media, women’s rights.
457. The Family in Historical Perspective in Europe and America. (3)s.
At least sophomore standing.

Evolution of the family between 1600 and the present in Europe and America, including the peasant family, preindustrial urban family, wage-earning nuclear family, and contemporary household. Social, economic and demographic factors that influence the forms families have taken, the quality of family life, and ideas about the family.

Also listed as SOC 457 and WGS 457.
479. Pacific World in Transition since 19th Century.(3)s. 
A course in world history, or consent of instructor.

Examination of diplomacy in the Pacific world, focusing on relationships between China, Japan, the United States and United Kingdom. Discussion of British and American imperialism including the Opium War in China, Perry in Japan, the “unequal treaties,” and Chinese and Japanese immigration to the US. Post-WWII to focus on US-Japan-China relationship and the coming/ending of Cold War Asia.
495. Honors Thesis I. (4).
HIS 395 and permission of Honors Council and Department.

Credit and grade for HIS 495 is not given until successful completion of HIS 496.
Also listed as HON 495. Graded ABCDE/Y.
496. Honors Thesis II. (4).
Permission of Honors Council and Department.

No student with a grade of B- or less in HON/HIS 496 will graduate with Honors in History.
Also listed as HON 496. Graded ABCDE/Y.

 

500s-Graduate Courses

509. Colonial America. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 409 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 409.


510. Era of the American Revolution. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 410 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 410.
511. Conflict, Reform, and Expansion: America before the Civil War. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 411 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 411.
512. The Atlantic World in Transition: 1400-1850. (3).
Graduate standing; HIS 112, 220.

See HIS 412 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 412.
519. History of Sport in the United States. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 419 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 419.
521. History of the United States Constitution, 1789 to Present. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 321 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 321.
528. Emergence of the United States as a World Power since 1914. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 328 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 328.
530. American Indian History. (3).
Graduate standing; a course in United States history. 

See HIS 430 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 430.
531. American Urban History. (3).
Graduate standing; a course in United States history or urban studies. 

See HIS 431 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 431.

534. History of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the United States. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 334 for description.
Not open to students with credit for AFA/HIS 334.
Also listed as AFA 534.
538. Jazz, Rock & Cinema: A Social History of the 20th Century United States. (3).
Graduate standing; a course in U.S. history.

See HIS 438 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 438.
546. Twentieth Century World History. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 346 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS/INT 346.
Also listed as INT 546.
557. The Family in Historical Perspective in Europe and America. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 457 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS/SOC/WGS 457.
569. History of American Women. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 369 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS/WGS 369. Also listed as WGS 569.
574. History of the British Empire since 1790. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 374 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 374.
579. Pacific World in Transition since 19th Century. (3).
Graduate standing.

See HIS 479 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 479.
587. Islam and Political Change. (3).
Graduate standing.
See HIS 387 for description.
Not open to students with credit for HIS 387.