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Course Schedule & Descriptions
Course Schedules
History
HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 (3)
Survey of historical, cultural, political, economic, and institutional forces and events that shaped United States history through period of Reconstruction. HIS 101 complies with provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR HIST 101 – American History I
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HIS 102 U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
Survey of the historical, cultural, political, economic, and institutional forces and events that shaped United States history from 1877 to present. HIS 102 complies with provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR HIST 102 – American History II
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HIS 103 African-American History to 1877 (3)
A survey of African American History from African and colonial origins to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Examines U.S. history from the perspective of African Americans, highlighting black leadership, contributions to U.S. society and culture, and places the African-American narrative in context of the larger U.S. history. Offered in Fall only.
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HIS 104 African-American History Since 1877 (3)
A survey of African-American history from the Civil War and Reconstruction to the present. Examines U.S. history from the perspective of African Americans, highlighting black leadership, contributions to U.S. society and culture, and places the African-American narrative in context of the larger U.S. history. Offered in Spring only.
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HIS 105 Family History Research Practicum (1)
Research trip to major genealogical collection. Introduction to library research for the family historian, including research organization, trip planning, conducting actual on-site research, and post-trip follow-up and analysis. Emphasis on historical research method, patterns of social and cultural identity, and migration. Contact department chair for course availability.
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HIS 115 U.S. History Since 1945 (3)
Survey of United States from end of WWII to present. Special attention placed on historical, political, social, and cultural forces that have influenced the nation. Covers constitutional and judicial changes since 1945. HIS 115 complies with provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo.
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HIS 145 Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Heritage (3)
Introduction to ancient civilizations of Eastern Mediterranean, classical civilizations of Greece, Rome, and Western European society up to the Renaissance.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR WCIV 101 – Western Civilization I
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HIS 146 Western Civilization: Modern European Heritage (3)
Beginning with Renaissance, survey of history of Western civilization through post-WWII period.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR WCIV 102 – Western Civilization II
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HIS 160 Native American History (3)
Introduction and survey of Native American History from prehistoric to the present. Attention placed on tribal histories and their social and political relationships with various European powers and the United States. Contact department chair for course availability.
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HIS 204 Non-Western Civilization to 1500 (3)
Introductory-level survey of the Middle East, India, China and the Pacific Rim from their beginnings to 1500 C.E.
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HIS 205 Non-Western Civilization Since 1500 (3)
Introductory-level survey of the Middle East, India, China and the Pacific Rim from 1500 C.E to the present.
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HIS 210 History of Latin America (3)
Survey of the political, economic and cultural forces and events that have shaped the history of Central and South America: emphasis will be placed on Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.
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HIS 230 Film as History (3)
Selected historical topics discussed against how film has presented them for general audiences. View at least six feature films representing historical issues and through required readings, presentations, and discussions, evaluate and critique the fact or fiction. Contact department chair for course availability.
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HIS 240 Europe Since 1914 (3)
Beginning with events leading up to WWI, survey of political, economic, and social history of Europe. Special attention given to Russian Revolution, Soviet State, Nazi Germany and collapse of the Soviet Empire in the 1990s. Contact department chair for course availability.
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HIS 270 History of Missouri (3)
Emphasis on events in Missouri as a way to understand the development of America. Covers national trends and problems such as immigration, westward expansion, industrialization, and racial issues from the perspective of impact on Missouri. Examination of prominent Missourians is included. This course complies with provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo. Offered in Fall only.
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HIS 280 Modern British History (3)
Introduction to political/social life in modern Britain: social stratification, the historic evolution of the political infrastructure, and dealing with published materials on the historical context of British social and political issues. Contact department chair for course availability.
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HIS 296 History Internship (1-3)
Prerequisites: HIS 101 or HIS 102 and department chair permission
Students placed in participatory position in a government agency, museum/archives, or community organization. Requires research paper relating to some aspect of the internship.
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HIS 299 Topics in History (3)
Prerequisites: Instructor permission
Exploration of topic selected by the department. Introduction to historical research techniques and seminar approach as integral part of scholarship. Offered in Fall and Spring.
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