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2321. Fundamentals of Early American History 3 hours
This course will enable students to develop and demonstrate an adequate survey knowledge and understanding of American geography, politics, society, culture, economics, ideas, and beliefs from the colonial period to 1876.
2322. Fundamentals of Modern American History, 3 hours 1877 to Present
This course will enable students to develop and demonstrate an adequate survey knowledge and understanding of American geography, politics, society, culture, economics, ideas, and beliefs from 1876 to the present.
3319. The Sixties: The Critical Decade 3 hours
A study of the decade which significantly altered the social fabric of the United States, in order to view the youth rebellion as more than stereotype and to understand the social, economic, and political roots and consequences of widespread dissension.
3322. History of Texas 3 hours
A study of the political, economic, and social growth of Texas from the Spanish origin to the present.
3331. History of England 3 hours
The history of England from the Roman invasions through the Glorious Revolution of 1688, with special emphasis on the growth of the English Constitution.
3332. History of the British Empire 3 hours
The history of Britain and the British Empire from the Glorious Revolution to the present Commonwealth of Nations.
3335. Europe: Renaissance through Napoleon 3 hours
This course will investigate the evolution of Europe from the Italian Renaissance through the Napoleonic Wars.
3336. Europe: Congress of Vienna to the Present 3 hours
This course will investigate the evolution of Europe from Napoleon’s defeat.
3345. Colonial and Revolutionary America 3 hours
This course will examine the history of North American colonies that in 1788 became the United States of America. On a comparative basis, we will also look at Spanish, French, and British Caribbean colonial experience. Course readings and class time will give special attention to the genre of cultural history, and to the topics of family and gender, slavery, and revolution. Three themes will be important to our study: 1) cultural encounters, 2) colonialism and empire and, 3) nationalism and national identity.
3346. From Union to Disunion: The United States Between 3 hours 1787-1865
This course will be divided into two parts. Part One will address the creation of government of the United States after the adoption of the Constitution. Part Two will discuss the American Civil War as a defining moment in American history.
3347. Industrialization and Imperialism in Post-Civil War 3 hours America: 1865-1920
The industrial age of the late 19th century brought considerable changes to American culture and society. In this course, students will study the
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