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HIST 101 History of Civilization Cultural Traditions • 5 Cr.
Surveys the development of civilizations from ancient times to 1000 AD. Cultures studied include Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome, ending with the fall of Rome and the rise of Christianity. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 102 History of Civilization Middle Ages • 5 Cr.
Surveys world civilization from about 500 AD to 1815 (Napoleon's defeat). Topics include the fall of Rome, the rise of Christianity and Islam, medieval institutions, the Renaissance, the rise of science, the age of exploration, and the development of the nation-state. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 103 History of Civilization Contemporary World • 5 Cr.
Surveys the history of Europe since the Enlightenment. Topics include the Industrial Revolution, modern ideologies, imperialism, the origins and impact of the World Wars, the rise of new nations, the Cold War, and the emergence of new global identities, relationships, conflicts, and crises. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 110 English History to 1603 • 5 Cr.
Traces the history of the British Isles from the Roman Conquest to the establishment of the nation-state under Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Topics include life and culture in the Middle Ages, the Hundred Years' War, the rise of Parliament, and the English reformation. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 115 English History 1603 to Present • 5 Cr.
Traces the history of the British Isles from the death of Elizabeth I to the present. Topics include the development of Parliament, constitution, and political parties, the industrial revolution, political reform, the growth and decay of British military power, and membership in the Common Market. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 120 Global History • 5 Cr.
Surveys comparative global history, focusing on the relationships between cultures. Students investigate global developments in religion, law, and technology as well as the rise and fall of empires and cultures. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC. Same as INTST 204. Either HIST 120 or INTST 204 may be taken for credit, not both.
HIST& 146 US History I • 5 Cr.
Synthesizes the European heritage and colonial experience and their effect on American ideas and institutions. Students examine the War of Independence and formation of the Federal Union. Other topics include religion, mercantilism, westward expansion, and Anglo-American republican thought. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST& 147 US History II • 5 Cr.
Examines the problems involved in creating a new nation and establishing a federal government. Students discuss the formation of political parties, the democratization of American society, national expansion, the Civil War, and the impact of industrialization. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST& 148 US History III • 5 Cr.
Examines the emergence of modern American society. Students look into problems of industrialization and urbanization, reform movements such as Populism, Progressivism, and the New Deal, and the multicultural society in an age of global interdependence. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 185 History of Latin America • 5 Cr.
Survey of the social history, political development, and cultural contributions of Latin America. Topics include ancient indigenous civilizations of Central and South America, Spanish and Portuguese colonization, revolutions for independence, the building of nation-states, ethnic diversity, and present-day patterns of migration and globalization. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 194 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 195 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 196 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 197 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 198 Seminar in History • V1-10 Cr.
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
HIST 199 Individual Studies in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
HIST 207 Introduction to Intellectual History • 5 Cr.
Surveys the major currents of modern western thought. Students examine assumptions and ideas about the nature of the cosmos and humanity before and after the Reformation. Topics include the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, 19th-century ideologies, and the philosophical crisis of the 20th century. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 209 History of Christianity • 5 Cr.
Explores the beginnings of the Christian church, the impact of Christian teaching and organization on the West, and the challenge of other religions and philosophies. Traces the spread of Christianity in the non-Western world and assesses its role in American culture in the post-modern era. May be used as a social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 210 The Far East in the Modern World • 5 Cr.
Examines the roles of China, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia in 20th-century economic, political, and cultural affairs. Students gain understanding of the region's cultures and value systems and its emergence from the age of colonial rule to modern independent states. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 211 History of Rome to 411 A.D. • 5 Cr.
Explores the military, political and economic reasons for Rome's rise to domination in the West. Includes discussion of its legal and social systems, the cities complex infrastructure, the role of slavery in the Republic and Empire, the constitution, transition to Empire, and the rise of Christianity.
HIST 212 Sport in America A Social History • 5 Cr.
Surveys the role of sports in society. Students examine the development of games and sports in the context of western history, with an emphasis on organized sports in American culture. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST& 214 Pacific Northwest History • 5 Cr.
Studies the historical and environmental factors affecting the social, economic, and political structures of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include the physical background of aboriginal, European, and American settlement. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 223 History of Russia & Eastern Europe 1533 to Pres • 5 Cr.
Surveys the social, political, and economic history of Russia and Eastern Europe from the 16th century to the present. Students gain understanding of the peoples and countries of Eastern Europe, with special emphasis upon Russia from the early-modern to the modern period. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 230 Revolutions in the Modern World • 5 Cr.
Studies the forces that produce significant changes in a nation's social, economic, or political ideas and institutions. Students analyze "revolutions" such as those in England, America, France, Russia, and China. Same as POLS 230 (prev POLSC 230). Either HIST 230 or POLS 230 may be taken for credit, not both. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 236 History of Australia • 5 Cr.
Examines the history of Australia from the first human inhabitants 40,000 years ago through the long and difficult process to become the modern continent nation of Australia. Attention is given to the various groups who have migrated to Australia, the exploration and colonization of the continent, the gold rushes and bushrangers, the creation of a federation, and the emergence of the modern Australian nation during the 20th century. Fulfills social science or humanities course requirement, not both, at BC.
HIST 242 The Age of Exploration & Discovery • 5 Cr.
Examines the role of great explorers in world history from Marco Polo to David Livingstone. Students examine the factors encouraging exploration and discovery from medieval to modern times, as well as the results of cultural contact. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 245 The U.S. in World Affairs 1898 to Present • 5 Cr.
Examines U.S. foreign policy since the nation's rise to world power status in 1898. Students investigate both external and internal factors influencing foreign policy. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 250 U.S. Military History • 5 Cr.
An overview of the major wars fought by the U.S. and the political and strategic issues influencing the national response. May be used as a social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 261 The Middle East in the Islamic Era • 5 Cr.
Examines the political, social, and cultural history of the Middle East since the 7th century. Topics include the development of Islam, the rise and decline of Islamic empires, and the impact of modernization, the Arab-Israeli confrontation, and Islamic fundamentalism. Same as INTST 261. Either HIST 261 or INTST 261 may be taken for credit, not both. May be used as a social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 280 History of Africa • 5 Cr.
Examines the history of the continent from the origins of the human species to the present. Topics include the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and civilizations, the impact of the wider world from Greek and Roman times to the 20th century, and Africa's role in international affairs. Same as INTST 280. Either HIST 280 or INTST 280 may be taken for credit, not both. May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.
HIST 294 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 295 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 296 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 297 Special Topics in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
HIST 298 Seminar in History • V1-10 Cr.
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
HIST 299 Individual Studies in History • V1-10 Cr.
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
