Spring 2021

Meets remotely: TTH 4:45-7:20 PM Brian Duvick

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. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.

Meets Online Roy Jo Sartin

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. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.

Meets Online Christopher Bairn

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. Approved for LAS Humanities requirement. GT-HI1. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.

Meets remotely (asynchronous) Michael Pauls

Coverage of upheavals in European society, culture and government since 1800. Special attention to ideas of nation, race, class and gender and to revolution and empire-building. Attention to the arts, especially film and literature, as expressions of response to historical change. GT-HI1. Approved for LAS Humanities requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive.

Meets remotely (asynchronous) Michael Pauls

Coverage of upheavals in European society, culture and government since 1800. Special attention to ideas of nation, race, class and gender and to revolution and empire-building. Attention to the arts, especially film and literature, as expressions of response to historical change. GT-HI1. Approved for LAS Humanities requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive.

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

Presemester Course MTWTHF 1/4-1/12/2021 Yang Wei

The evolution of Chinese society, economy, culture and political systems from the birth of Chinese civilization to the present. Approved for LAS Humanities area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. GT-HI1.

Hyflex W 1:40 – 4:20 PM Yang Wei

A survey of Japanese society, culture, politics and economy, from the birth of Japanese civilization to the present. Approved for LAS Humanities area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. GT-HI1.

Online Jared Benson

The course covers world history since 1945, including the Cold War, decolonization and nation building, social movements and the mobilization of people for societal change, the negotiation of new identities in different s societies and the meaning of "globalization." Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement.

Remote M 1:40-4:20 Sarah Clay

Survey of the political, social, and economic development of Latin America since 1810. Approved for LAS Humanities area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures; Writing Intensive. GT-HI1.

Remote M 10:50 – 1:30 PM Susan Brandt

Survey of the development of the U.S. from the colonial period through the ratification of the Constitution, with emphasis on causes, events, and results of the American Revolution. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. GT-HI1.

Online Bernice Forrest

Survey of America's social, political, economic and cultural history during the time the U.S. has been a world power. The roots of contemporary society, with emphasis on the emergence of a multicultural America. Approved for LAS Humanities Area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness; Explore: Arts, Humanities and Culture. GT-HI1.

Remote MW 9:25-10:40 AM Sarah Clay

Explores the experiences and contributions of African Americans from the colonial period to the present. Emphasizes the social and economic lives of African Americans, their roles in politics and war, their achievements, and movements for Civil Rights and power. Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity and Humanities area requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive.

In Person TH 10;50 – 1:30 PM

Barbara Headle Course surveys American history from the colonial era to the present, highlighting the ways the natural world and human action intersected and shaped historical change. Students explore topics linking the environment to race, class, gender, labor, leisure, conservation and sustainability.

Online Alexander Archuleta

Looks at the history of the American Southwest region defined by its arid environment and cultural interactions. The course will explore the distinct periods of the Indigenous inhabitants, the colonial Spanish legacy, the Anglo-Expansion areas as well as the impact of immigration in today's world. Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity requirement.

Remote W 10:50 – 1:30 PM Carole Woodall

Survey of the political, social, economic, and intellectual currents in the Middle East from 610 C.E. until World War I. Approved for LAS Humanities and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures; Writing Intensive.

In Person TH 10:50 – 1:30 PM Carole Woodall

The course approaches the histories and voices of Palestine/Israel by asking what does it mean to be a stakeholder in a history? We will traverse the historical terrain through the lenses of movement and migration, imperialism and colonialism, mandate and nation, environmentalism and ecofeminism, activism and resistance, and religious investments.

Remote TH 4:45-7:20 PM Carole Woodall

Simultaneously a member of NATO and the Organization of Islamic States, Turkey has always been difficult to conceptualize.  It was described by political scientist Samuel Huntington as “a torn country,” divided between East and West and by Barak Obama only a few short years ago as “a Muslim Model for the Middle East.”  It boasts a vibrant LGBTI community, world-class cinema, a thriving music scene, and a Nobel Prize-winning novelist.  At the same time, its ruling party—Justice and Development Party (AKP)—, rooted in political Islam, is becoming more authoritarian, even as it clings to democratic institutions.  It is home to millions of Syrian refugees and continues to struggle with a restive Kurdish minority.  Turkey is, without question, one of the most important countries in the Middle East, but it isn’t an easy one to sum up.  The course will allow us to explore this fascinating country and, in so doing, help us gain a better understanding of the complexities, which meet between the global and the local.

In Person F 1:40 – 4:20 PM Alex Soifer

Featuring films from Japan, England France, Italy, Russia, Poland and Australia. Allowing viewers to experience other languages, cultures, subject matter and analysis of economic, social and political foundations. The rich culture of the world will be examined through the lens of some of the world’s great film directors.

Remote W 1:40 – 4:2- PM Paul Harvey, Yang Wei

The U.S. and China, 18th Century to the Present: Exploration of more than three centuries of the relationship between the United States and China, culminating in present-day trade and military tensions. Co-taught by professors in American and Chinese history. 

In Person Tu 10:50 – 1:40 PM Barbara Headle This course introduces undergraduate history majors to the basic methods and skills that historians use to study and write about the past. Introduction to historiography familiarizes students with concepts explored more deeply in Theories and Methods and Senior Thesis courses. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive.

Remote W 4:45-7:20 PM Brian Duvick

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

HyFlex W 7:30 – 10:05 Janet Myers

Survey of early modern English history from 1688 to 1830 with an emphasis on political and economic developments and their impact on social structure.

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.

HyFlex Tu 1:40 – 4:20 PM Barbara Headle

Introduces students to the major political, social and cultural developments in the history of African Americans from 1619 through Reconstruction. Meets with WEST 3720. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity) and Writing Intensive.

In Parson TH 1:40 – 4:20 Barbara Headle Examines the

impact of epidemics on Americans from the 17th century to the early 20th century. Special attention is paid to the correlation between vulnerability, prejudice, sociopolitical climates, and responses to contagion. Case studies include smallpox, yellow fever, cholera, and tuberculosis as mechanisms of social change. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive.

HyFlex Sa 1 – 5 PM Stefan Huddleston

How do Americans live, relax, and entertain themselves? The answer involves high culture but also popular culture. Over the course of the century, pop culture forces such as the rise of the auto, advertising, the sexual revolution, radio, TV, movies and music from jazz to rock have transformed modern American civilization.

In Person W 10:50 – 1:30 PM Samantha Christiansen

A seminar tracing the evolution of the British Empire from its American roots, through its 19th century apex in Asia, Africa, and the West Indies, to its dissolution in the late 20th century.

Presemester Course: Remote MTWTHFS 1 – 5 PM 1/2-1/10/2020 Robert Sackett

Examination of important European films, film periods, and national or filmic styles from the first works after the Second World War until today. The dual focus of discussion and critical reflection will be on historical content but also formal, artistic qualities. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity).

Christina Jimenez

Students will be involved in community and organizational settings where they will gain practical work and networking experience. They will apply critical analysis as well as historical research methods to their sites for their academic component. Prer., Junior or Senior standing, consent of instructor required

HyFlex Tu 4:45 – 7:20 PM Roger Martinez

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: Writing Intensive

HyFlex M 4:45 - 7:20 PM Leah Davis Witherow

A history of Colorado from prehistoric Indians to nuclear projects. Topics covered will include exploration and conquest, the mountain men, settlement and pioneer life, Indians, mining, economic and political developments, exploitation and preservation of the environment, and recent trends. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Writing Intensive

Remote Fr 12:15-2:55 Christina Jimenez

A required course for the history degree. The focus is on research methods, organization of ideas, analysis of evidence, and writing history. Under the direction of a faculty member, each member of the seminar will prepare an original piece of research: the Senior thesis. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Summit; Writing Intensive. Prer., Junior or Senior status and 9 resident hours of upper division History courses.

Remote TH 1:40 – 4:20 PM Robert Sackett

A required course for the history degree. The focus is on research methods, organization of ideas, analysis of evidence, and writing history. Under the direction of a faculty member, each member of the seminar will prepare an original piece of research: the Senior thesis. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Summit; Writing Intensive. Prer., Junior or Senior status and 9 resident hours of upper division History courses.

In Person M 4:45 – 7:20 PM Samantha Christiansen

Introduction to the professional study of history. Required of all graduate students. Offered in fall semester only. Prer., Admission to program or permission of instructor.

In Person TH 4:45 – 7:20 PM Samantha Christiansen

A readings seminar in a particular field not covered in regular graduate courses. Prer., Graduate status or permission of instructor.

HyFlex W 4:45 – 7:20 PM Yang Wei

A readings seminar in a particular field not covered in regular graduate courses. Prer., Graduate status or permission of instructor.

HyFlex Tu 4:45 – 7:20 PM Christina Jimenez

Students will read, discuss, and write on a series of assigned books and articles related to the cross-regional fields of urban history, city, citizen, public space, and public sphere across geographic regions and time periods.

Christina Jimenez

Students will be involved in community and organizational settings where they will gain practical work and networking experience. They will apply critical analysis as well as historical research methods to their sites for their academic component. Fulfills "elective" component for M.A. degree.

HyFlex Th 7:30 – 10:05 Roger Martinez

Graduate level research and preparation of a scholarly paper, using primary sources, in medieval history. Prer., HIST 6110; Graduate status or permission of instructor.

Remote (asynchronous) Bernice Forrest

A research seminar in a particular field not covered in regular graduate courses. Prer., Graduate status or permission of instructor.

Remote (asynchronous) Robert Sackett

A research seminar in a particular field not covered in regular graduate courses. Prer., Graduate status or permission of instructor.

By permission of instructor

By permission of instructor

By permission of instructor