Northeastern State University

HISTORY (HIST)

1113 Early Western Civilization #

Development of characteristic ideas and institutions of Western cultural tradition, from origin of civilization in ancient Near East through the Reformation Era.

1213 Modern Western Civilization #

The development of the Western world during the modern era from the 17th Century to the present. The European foundation of Western culture is explored as well as the growth of nationalism; development of political, social, and economic institutions; and the problems facing the Western nations in the 20th Century.

1483 American History 1492-1876 #

From the colonial period through the Civil War; political reconstruction of the South after the war.

1493 American History since 1876 #

From reconstruction to the present with emphasis on industrialization, imperialism, World War I, the New Deal, World War II and its aftermath.

2523 Oklahoma History and Government #

Explorations; Indian treaties; coming of the white men; territorial days and development since statehood; constitution and government of Oklahoma.

3283 The Age of Absolute Kings, 1600-1763 #

A study of the era with an emphasis upon England and France including the Thirty-Years’ War, the age of Louis XIV, the enlightened despots, the old regime, and the Enlightenment.

3293 Europe, 1815-1914 #

A study of Europe between the end of the Napoleonic Empire and World War I. Special attention will be given to the following major themes of the 19th century: the period of reaction and revolution, liberal-nationalism, socialism and Marxism, the Industrial Revolution and social consequences, and the unification of Italy and Germany. A major focus of the course will be the colonial, economic, and political conflicts that led to World War I.

3643 American Military History #

A study of the military experience of the American people from the colonial wars to the present.

3723 History of the American Indian #

A survey of the Indian tribes of the United States from the pre-Columbian to the contemporary period. The presentation will encompass the tribal cultures, impact of the contact with white civilization, and the colonial and United States governmental relationship with some of these various tribes.

3823 History of the Far East #

A study of the basic institutions of Japan, China, and India and how they relate to an understanding of Asiatic history and its relevance to world history.

3883 History of Latin America #

A survey of Latin American history. Emphasis is given to the study of the Native American inhabitants; the period of European discovery, conquest, and settlement; wars of independence; and highlights of selected national histories.

4000 Workshop in History #

A concentrated study of new trends and basic principles in the fields of history. New techniques, materials, and concepts in the teaching of history will be examined. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum 3 hours credit. Hist 4001 graded Pass/Fail.

4011 Independent Study: American History #

Individual historical study of a problem or focused period of American history. The scope of the topic will be determined by the directing instructor. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum 3 hours credit.

4020 Studies in History #

Designed to explore topics and issues in greater depth, in a formal academic setting, than is possible in other structured courses offered in history. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six (6) hours credit. HIST 4021 graded Pass/Fail.

4133 Ancient Greece and Rome #

A survey of Greco-Roman history from the dawn of Minoan civilization to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Special emphasis on social, economic, and intellectual history of classical Greece and imperial Rome.

4163 Medieval Civilizations, 300-1300 #

The life, thought, and politics of medieval civilizations, principally in Europe, but also in Byzantium, Islam, and Russia during the early and high middle ages.

4173 The Renaissance-Reformation Era #

The disintegration of the medieval order under the impact of the rise of the national states, the secularization of society, the decline of the church, and the religious wars to the Peace of Westphalia.

4221 Independent Study: World History #

Individual historical study of a problem or focused period of world history. The scope of the topic will be determined by the directing instructor. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum 3 hours credit.

4243 European Religious and Intellectual Life #

A survey of religious ideas and movements as well as the social, scientific, political, and economic thought of the medieval and early modern periods.

4283 The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era #

An analysis of the collapse of the Old Regime, the development of revolutionary France, Europe and the French Imperium, and the Settlement of 1815 which laid the foundation for 19th Century Europe. The impact of the Revolutionary/Napoleonic Era upon the Western World is shown.

4303 Historical Geography of the United States #

A study of the geographical environment of past periods in American history and the geographical influences on the development of the United States. Credit may not be earned in both HIST 4303 and GEOG 4303.

4323 Modern France #

A study of modern France from the reign of Louis XIV to the present day. Emphasis is placed upon political and constitutional development from the absolute system of the Sun King, through the revolutionary and imperial governments of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the Fifth Republic of today. Also explored are the economic and social changes during the past three centuries as well as the role of France in world affairs.

4333 Russia in the Modern Era #

A history of Russia and the Soviet State with an emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. Course traces the development of Russia, the rise and fall of Imperial Russia in the 19th century, the Soviet regime in the 20th century, and the post-Soviet era.

4343 Intellectual and Social History of Modern Europe #

A survey of major intellectual concepts in Europe since the Age of the Enlightenment and their impact on European social and political life.

4353 The British Isles: 1485-1714 #

A survey of the social, economic, political, and intellectual development of the British Isles in the Tudor-Stuart era. Attention will also be given to British colonization of the Americas.

4363 Modern Britain #

Great Britain in the modern era from the early 18th century to the present. Emphasis is upon the development of representative government, emergence of the country as a global power, economic and social institutions, and particularly upon changes in recent history.

4383 Europe in the Twentieth Century #

The changing role of Europe during the 20th and 21st centuries. Special focus is placed upon the era since 1945 with an analysis of the political, social, and economic problems encountered by the Europeans who have been forced to become interdependent in the face of the shift of power to other areas of the world.

4413 History of Modern Germany #

The history of modern Germany tracing the early development of the German states and the rise of Prussia to the unification of the nation in the 19th century. Emphasis is on the period after 1870, including Imperial Germany and its collapse in World War I, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi Regime and its collapse in World War II, the two German states following the war, and reunited Germany.

4423 American Colonial Period #

The history of America from earliest times to national independence.

4443 Union and Democracy: U.S. 1783-1845 #

The background and nature of the constitution; the origin and development of political parties; the conflict between nationalism and sectionalism; foreign policy and territorial expansion.

4453 Division and Reunion: U.S. 1845-1877 #

Emphasis on the political, economic, and cultural aspects of sectionalism as the background of the Civil War; the constitutional, political, and economic effects of the war.

4463 New Nationalism: U.S. 1877-1920 #

The rise of American industry along with attendant social and political problems, the reactions to industrialism in the Progressive Era, the emergence of the United States as a world power, and America’s role in World War I.

4473 Recent American History #

Emphasis on the political issues and the role of the United States in international affairs since 1919.

4483 Contemporary American Issues #

Contemporary issues of major historical significance.

4503 History of the American South #

A study of the economic, intellectual, political, and social characteristics which have molded this region of the United States from the colonial period to the present day.

4513 American Social History #

A history of major social groups and movements and their impact on American culture, politics, and economy.

4533 History of the Southwest #

The economic, political, and social history of the Southwest from colonization to 1912.

4623 American Diplomatic History #

Basic trends in American foreign policy from 1777 to the present, emphasizing both elements of the continuity and change. Twentieth Century developments and policy since 1945 given special emphasis.

4633 Trans-Mississippi West Frontier #

A study of the exploration, occupation, and settlement of Western America.

4653 Africa in the Modern World #

History of Africa from the era of the slave trade to the present. Course focuses on major themes of African historical development within the context of the major regions (eastern, western, and southern) of the continent.

4663 American Intellectual History #

A history of ideas, intellectuals, and intellectual movements in the United States from the colonial period to the present.

4673 American Constitutional History #

A study of significant constitutional issues in the history of the United States.

4713 History of the African-American #

The influence and contributions of the African-American on the quality of American life.

4733 History of the Five Civilized Tribes #

A study of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes from their evolution and growth in the Southeast part of the U.S. to their eventual displacement and influences in the Oklahoma lands.

4743 History of the Plains Indians #

This course is a detailed study of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains. It includes the cultural and social institutions of the tribes and the impact of contact with the white man as well as federal policy upon the tribes.

4951 Senior Seminar #

A capstone course that will include discussion about major topics and themes in history, and will involve development of individual projects. Outcomes assessment of the History B.A. degree program will be included in this course. Required of all History B.A. majors, to be taken during the senior year.

4993 Historical Internship

Practical experience in an approved public or private historical museum or site. Available to students with majors in history, history education, and social studies education with junior or senior standing and 12 hours of advanced (3000/4000) history or to American Studies graduate students. Approval of instructor and department chair required. Not for major or minor credit. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit. Graded by pass/fail.