European History Courses

A survey of major political, economic, religious, and social themes of the ancient world, from the beginnings of civilization in the Near East to the end of the Roman empire in the West. Students will read a selection of original sources

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A survey of major political, economic, religious and social developments in Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to 1500. This also includes a brief examination of the rise of Islam and the survival of Byzantium. Students will read a selection of original sources. GT-HI1.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course examines, evaluates, and reflects on the medieval Black Death (1347-1353 A.D.) in relationship to the global coronavirus pandemic of 2019 and beyond. Students create a digital plague diary, multimedia reflection statements, and a digital Renaissance Humanism project.

A survey of major political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the Reformation through the era of the French revolution. Students will read a selection of original sources. GT-HI1.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A survey of major political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the fall of Napoleon until today. Students will read a selection of original sources. GT-HI1

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course explores European myths and mythologies to illuminate the values, beliefs, and practices of the historical cultures and peoples that created them.

This course explores the realities, expectations, and representations of women in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Begins sequence that continues with HIST 4140: Women in Medieval Europe. Meets with PHIL 3140 and WEST 3140. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity).

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course explores the character of the distinctive eras of ancient Egypt, as well as influences on, and of, Egyptian civilization, including waves of Egyptomania recurring from the Roman period to the present. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

History of ancient Greece from its emergence in the 2nd Millennium B.C. through the Archaic, Colonial, Classical and Hellenistic periods. The socio-political history of each period will be broadly analyzed to develop a balanced understanding of the interaction of such dynamic cultural influences as politics, religion, literature, and art.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

The emergence, development, and decline of the Roman civilization from the 2nd Millennium B.C.E. to the rise of Constantine in the 4th Century C.E.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Emergence, development and transformation of the Crusade movement from 1095 C.E. through the later Middle Ages. Special attention will be given to the first four Crusades, but students will also analyze primary and secondary sources on the expansion of crusading throughout the 13th century and the Eastern Crusades of the 14th-16th centuries. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A comparative study of the Nazi Holocaust and other genocides. Several approaches to understanding and an explanation of genocidal violence will be used, including sources from disciplines apart from history. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An analysis of Germans and the Holocaust from several perspectives: the development of German anti-Semitism; the identity of German Jews; genocide as perpetrated by the Third Reich; subsequent efforts of atonement, commemoration.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An analysis of German politics, economics, society, and culture since the end of World War II

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Traces developments in Irish history since the 1100s, the century in which Ireland's stormy relationship with Great Britain began. Special emphasis will be placed upon that relationship, but the course will also examine the various social groups that comprised Irish society and their relationships with each other. Irish culture in its many facets will be examined through the study of various works of literature interspersed throughout the course.

Scope of the course: 11th century through the 13th century. Themes covered will be political, social, religious, and economic developments that shaped Medieval Europe into a unique civilization.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course explores the realities, expectations, and representations of women in medieval Europe (ca. 500-1500 CE) and helps prepare students for senior thesis through the analysis of primary source readings. Continues sequence beginning with HIST 3010, Women in Classical Antiquity. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity).

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course investigates the scientific, technological, and the material cultural developments that were made possible by Christian and Islamic competition and cooperation during the Middle Ages (600-1500 C.E.). Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course on medieval Spain and North Africa explores the historical interaction of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian communities. In particular, it evaluates the cultural, religious, political, and economic relations of the three cultures from 600 to 1500 C.E. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A study of Greek historiography through the works of select primary sources. Special emphasis is given to authorial intention, audience reception and the influence of the ethnographic, epigraphic and poetic traditions on the development of the genre of Ancient History.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A survey of the major political, economic, and social developments in Western Europe from the early 14th through the early 16th century. Included will be the expansion of Europe, notably of Spain and Portugal.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An examination of society, government, and culture in the 18th century, with special emphasis on enlightened views of religion and the world outside Europe

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An advanced survey of 19th century European history, with primary themes of liberty and pursuit of empire. Covers revolutions of the period and disputes over liberty’s meaning, e.g., feminism and communism. Some attention to science and philosophy. The development of strong nation-states with a trend toward imperialism is traced.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Europe’s relations with major portions of the world with focus on factors that contributed to Europe’s dominance over much of the world before the Age of Imperialism.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Study of the First World War in military aspects and in the context of political and social change in the states affected by the war. Special attention is given to changes in gender relations. The stimulus to nationalism will be considered. Some examples of artistic treatment of the war.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An analysis of the major trends and developments of European politics, society, economics, and culture between the world wars.

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Close examination of the causes, effects, and consequences of the worldwide conflict of World War II from 1932-1948. A global survey of what has been called the “biggest event in world history.” Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity).

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)