Letters after course description indicate rotation of classes: F=Fall; S=Spring; SU=Summer; D=Demand; Odd or Even number years indicated
Occasionally courses are not offered in rotation indicated due to changing circumstances, but they will be offered, whenever possible, at least once every three semesters.

Undergraduate Courses

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General History (HIST)

3203.  The History of Law  -  Law from primitive beings in early societies through the English Common Law; development of law in America. (D)  (Recommended for Pre-Law students)

3213.  Introduction to Museum Work  -  Emphasizes both theory and hands-on experience in administration, collections, management, exhibition techniques, museum education, and documenting artifacts.  (S)

3293.  History of Science  -  The emergence of modern science since 1500.  Thematic studies to illuminate revolutionary change in science and the impact of science-based technology on society.  (S - Even)

3333.  The Practice of History  -  Experiential study of historical scholarship:  research, writing, and criticism.  To be taken at the beginning of the major.  (Required for all history degrees.)  (F, S)

4303.  The Idea of History  -  Study of the idea of history in its chronological, practical, and historiosophical manifestations.  (S)

4312.  Computer Technology for the History/Social Sciences Educator  -  Hands-on experience in evaluating, creating, and using history web sites and software, and developing presentation skills using the computer, for teaching in the secondary classroom.  (S, SU)

4513.  Museum Collections Management  -  An overview of the management and preservation of material culture in museums.  Policy development, documentation, and care of collections are broad topic areas.  (D)

4601-2-3.  Special Problems in History  -  Individual problems in history for juniors and seniors, arranged in consultation with a professor.  Must be approved by the department chair.

4703.  Internship in Public History  -  Supervised practical experience with public agencies or private businesses in history-related subjects.  Prerequisite:  consent of the department chair.  (D)

4763.  Public History Seminar  -  Examines the philosophical, ethical, and practical aspects of applying the historian's craft and training outside the classroom.

4803.  Senior History Seminar  -  Advanced study of selected topics, with focus on historical research, writing, and critical thinking.  Senior history or social science majors only.  Content varies.  (D)

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United States History (HIST)

2763.  The United States To 1876  -  Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction.  (F, S, SU)

2773.  The United States Since 1876  -  Social, economic, and political developments from the Reconstruction to the present.  (F, S, SU)

3083.  History of Arkansas  -  Social, economic, and political developments from the coming of the white man to the present.  (D)  (Required of BSE Social Science majors)

3323.  United States Environmental History  -  Examines the economic, philosophical, ethical, and aesthetic issues involved in the history of conservation, preservation, management, and exploitation of the American environment.  (F - Odd)

3473.  United States Labor History  -  The rise and progress of labor organizations and their impact on American life.  (F - Even)

3483.  The United States From 1917-1941  -  Social, political, and economic developments in the United States from 1917 to 1941.  (S - Odd)

3493.  The United States Since 1945  -  Social, political, and economic developments in the United States from 1945 to the present.  (F - Even)

3503.  U.S. Foreign Relations since 1900  -  History of United States relations with foreign nations from 1900 to the recent past.  (F - Even)

3533.  Society and Thought in the United States  -  Religion, reform, and thought in the history of the United States.  (F - Even)

3563.  Constitutional History of the United States  -  Origin and development of American legal and constitutional systems.  (F - Odd)  (Recommended for pre-law students)

3583.  History of Law Enforcement  -  Policing, crime, and the criminal justice system in the United States.  (S - Even)  (Recommended for criminology majors)

3603.  The American South  -  The South in American history from Jamestown through the twentieth century.  (F - Odd)

3623.  The American West  -  The American West from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the closing of the frontier.  (F - Even)

3653.  The American Indian  -  History and culture of the American Indian and the role of government in Indian affairs.  (S - Even)

3673.  African-American History to 1900  -  The African heritage and the role of the African-American in the United States from 1619 to 1900.  (F - Odd)

3693.  United States Women's History  -  The role of women in United States history from 1600 to the present.  (S - Odd)

3723.  The History of Rural America  -  Rise and decline of rural American and its impact on society.  (SU - Even)

3743.  The Urban Revolution in America  -  Evolution of the American city and its impact on society.  (S - Even)

3753.  History of American Technology  -  Development and institutionalization of technology in American society to the present.  Includes innovation in homes, business, agriculture, transportation, construction, medicine, and government.

3773.  American Economic Development  -  Structure and evolution of American economic development with emphasis on the problems of agriculture, labor, transportation, and business.  (S - Odd)

3813.  The United States in World War I  -  U.S. Military involvement in World War I and the social, economic, and political impact of the war on American society.  (F)

3823.  The United States in World War II  -  U.S. Military involvement in World War II and the social, economic, and political impact of the war on American society.  (F)

4413.  Colonial North America  -  Colonial development from Jamestown through the American Revolution.  (F - Even)

4423.  Foundations of the American Republic, 1783-1850  -  Major political and social developments between the Revolution and the Civil War.  (SU - Odd)

4453.  United States Civil Ware and Reconstruction  -  The Civil War period and the resulting problems of Reconstruction.  (F - Even)

4463.  U.S. Gilded Age / Progressive Era  -  Explores dramatic economic, social, and political upheavals from 1880 to 1917.  (S - Odd)

4473.  U.S. Southern Women's History  -  Examines the history and changing status of women in the U.S. South from the 1400s to the present.  (S - Even)

4583.  Special Topics in American History  -  Topic varies, but especially emphasizes new developments in American history.  May be repeated for different credit with different subtitle.  (D)

4613.  African-American History Since 1900  -  The African American experience in the United States since 1900 and its impact on the development of socioeconomic, political, and cultural history.  (S - Even)

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World and European History (HIST)

1013.  World Civilization to 1660  -  The great civilizations, with emphasis on the main historical currents influencing modern society.  (F, S, SU)

1023.  World Civilization Since 1660  -  Continuation of HIST-1013, with emphasis on the past three centuries.  (F, S, SU)

3013.  Civilizations of Africa  -  African history from its earliest beginnings to modern times.  Specific attention given to social, economic, political, and religious factors.  Regional focus on West Africa.  (S - Even)

3123.  Latin America:  The Colonial Period  -  From the pre-Columbian Indian civilization to the era of independence.  (F - Odd)

3133.  Latin America:  The National Period  -  Development of Latin American nation states.  (S - Even)

3173.  Classical Mediterranean Civilization  -  Major developments of the Greco-Roman civilizations pertaining to our present civilization.  (F - Even)

3183.  Medieval Europe  -  Europe from 500 to 1500 with emphasis on social institutions.  (S - Odd)

3193.  The Crusades  -  Medieval Crusading and Crusaders:  the wars, religions, politics, economics, social effects, and lasting legacies of the Crusade movement.  (F - Odd)

3223.  Renaissance and Reformation Europe  -  Political, economic, and cultural change in post-medieval Europe, 1350 to 1600. (D)

3233.  Age of Science and Reason  -  Europe between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.  (S - Even)

3253.  Modern Europe, 1750-1870  -  Europe during the French and Industrial Revolutions; a study of the nation state system and imperialism.  (F - Odd)

3273.  The Age of Crisis:  Europe, 1870 to Present  -  World War I, the rise of Fascism, Communism, and the Welfare State.  (S - Even)

3283.  Society and Thought in Europe  -  Evolution of leading European cultural values against the background of socioeconomic change, 1500 to the present.  (F - Even)

3303.  The Modern History of the Middle East:  1800 to the Present  -  Major developments in Middle Eastern history with emphasis on the twentieth century.  (F - Odd)

4113.  Imperial Russia  -  Russian history to the Revolution of 1917.  (F - Odd)

4123.  Soviet Russia  -  The U.S.S.R., 1917 to present.  (S - Even)

4133.  History of Ancient China  -  Ancient Chinese civilization from the founding of the Shang Dynasty (1766 BC) to the end of the Three Kingdoms Period (AD 280).  (D)

4143.  The Rise of Modern China  -  Major developments in Chinese history with emphasis on the twentieth century.  (F - Odd)

4153.  The Rise of Modern Japan  -  Major developments in Japanese history with emphasis on the twentieth century.  (S - Odd)

4213.  History of England, 55 BC to 1689 AD  -  The social, political, and ecclesiastical history of England from Julius Caesar's reconnaissance to the Glorious Revolution.  (F - Even)

4223.  History of Great Britain, 1688 to 1982  -  The social, political, economic, and imperial history of Great Britain, from the Glorious Revolution to the Falklands War.  (S - Odd)

4253.  The Rise of Modern Germany  -  Germany and its role in world affairs since 1648, with emphasis on the period from Bismarck to Hitler.  (F - Even)

4273.  History of Mexico  -  Emphasizes contemporary developments and relations with the United States.  (S - Odd)

4553.  History of Medicine  -  Worldwide survey of medicine, disease, and health from prehistoric times to the present.  (F - Odd)

4593.  Special Topics in World History  -  Topic varies, but especially emphasizes new developments in World History.  May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.  (D)

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Graduate Courses

General History (HIST)

5303. The Idea of History  -  A study of the idea of history in its chronological, practical, and historiosophical manifestations.

6213. The Practice of History  -  An experiential study of historical scholarship— research, writing, and criticism.

6301-6. Thesis

6801-3. Independent Study

Public History (HIST)

5313. Introduction to Public History  -  Introductory overview of the field of public history, including areas of specialization such as archival management, museum work, oral history and folklore, historic preservation, and public parks.

5323. Management of Archives and Manuscripts  -  Management of archival collections in academic, public, and private institutions, including traditional and digital technologies for preservation and access, and current issues confronting archivists.

5333. Historic Preservation  -  Practical introduction to preservation of historic buildings, sites, and districts; surveys the history of the preservation movement, federal and state law and policy, the economics of preservation projects, and a variety of historic sites in the surrounding region.

5513. Museum Collections Management  -  An overview of the management and preservation of material culture in museums. Policy development, documentation, and care of collections are broad topic areas.

5763. Public History Seminar  -  This course will examine the philosophical, ethical, and practical aspects of applying the historians craft and training outside the classroom.

6223-6. Internship in Public History  -  Practical experience with public agencies or private businesses in history-related subjects.

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United States History (HIST)

5413. Colonial North America  -  Colonial development from Jamestown through the American Revolution.

5423. Foundations of the American Republic, 1783-1850  -  A study of the major political and social developments between the Revolution and the Civil War.

5453. United States Civil War and Reconstruction  -  An intensive study of the Civil War period and the resulting problems of Reconstruction.

5463. U.S. Gilded Age/Progressive Era  -  Explores the dramatic economic, social, and political upheavals of 1880-1917.

5473. U.S. Southern Women's History  -  Examines the history and changing status of women in the U.S. South from the 1400s to the present.

6283. Special Topics in American History  -  (subtitle varies) (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle).

6333. Seminar in Arkansas Studies  -  Intensive research seminar covering various aspects of Arkansas history.

6403. Studies in African-American History  -  This course will focus on the reading, analysis, and research of primary sources dealing with the African-American experience.

6413. American Regional History:  (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in the history of select American regions. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6423. American Political and Economic History: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select political or economic topics in American history. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6433. American Cultural and Social History: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select cultural and social topics in American history. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6443. American Groups in Conflict: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in the history of select American groups. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6453. American Period Studies: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select periods of American history. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6833. The American Health Care System: Historical Perspectives  -  The development of scientific, professional medicine, nursing and other health care occupations. The interaction of various health issues and their effect on the social history of the United States. (NOTE: HIST 6833 and NURS 6833 are equivalent courses; credit may be received for only one of the courses.)

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World History (HIST)

5113. Imperial Russia  -  Russian history to the Revolution of 1917.

5123. Soviet and Post-Communist Russia  -  The U.S.S.R. and Post-Soviet states.

5133. History of Ancient China  -  Ancient Chinese civilization from the founding of the Shang Dynasty (1766 B.C.) to the end of the Three Kingdoms Period (A.D. 280).

5143. Rise of Modern China  -  Major developments in Chinese history with emphasis on the twentieth century.

5153. Rise of Modern Japan  -  Major developments in Japanese history with emphasis on the twentieth century.

5213. History of England: 55 B.C. to A.D. 1689  -  The social, political, and ecclesiastical history of England from Julius Caesar's reconnaissance to the Glorious Revolution.

5223. History of Great Britain: 1688 to 1982  -  The social, political, economic and imperial history of Great Britain from the Glorious Revolution to the Falklands War.

5253. The Rise of Modern Germany  -  Germany and its role in World affairs since 1648, with emphasis on the period from Bismarck to Hitler.

5273. History of Mexico  -  A survey emphasizing contemporary developments and relations with the United States.

5553. History of Medicine  -  Worldwide survey of medicine, disease, and health from prehistoric times to the present.

6173. Studies in Twentieth Century European History  -  Reading and analysis of primary and secondary writings dealing with major problems of twentieth century Europe.

6273. Special Topics in World History  -  (subtitle varies) (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6613. Studies in Civilization: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in the history of civilization before modern times. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6623. European History: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select topics in the history of Europe. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6633. Eurasian History: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select topics in the history of Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Eurasian Plain. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6643. Latin American History: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select topics in the history of Latin America. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6653. Asian History: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select topics in the history of Asia. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)

6663. History of Africa and the Middle East: (subtitle varies)  -  Studies in select topics in African and Middle Eastern history. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle.)