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* all courses HIST and three credit hours, unless otherwise noted*
101-102 World History (Six hours; 6 credits):Survey of the development and spread of civilization from ancient times to the present day.
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105-106 History of the United States (Six hours; 6 credits): Beginning with colonial America, a survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that have shaped the pattern of life in the United States.
350 Introduction to the African Diaspora -- The scattering of the peoples of African ancestry across their continental homeland, their subsequent dispersion around the world to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, and the return to Africa. Prerequisites: HIST 101-102 or HIST 111-112 or HIST 105-106 or HIST 115-116.
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299 Writing and Problem Solving in History (Two hours lecture, one hour lab; 3 credits):Intensive practice in writing and developing problem-solving techniques in history.
497 Historiography: Survey of different schools of historical writing and the varying interpretations of historians; it will help students to develop their capacities for analysis and judgment of historical materials; and will synthesize material from the wide range of classes in history to develop students' historical understanding. The work in this class will prepare students for writing the departmental comprehensive examination. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
DIVISION 1 - THE AMERICAS: 320, 323, 325, 326, 327, 330, 333, 334, 335, 337, 338, 351, 352, 354, 362, 364, 381, 382, 425, 426, 428-429, 458-459, 468-469
320 The American Colonies: Covering the background in Europe and Africa to the events of the American Revolution, a survey of the development of colonial societies on both the mainland and the Caribbean area. It will focus on a comparison of the developing economic, social, and political institutions with special attention to the lifestyle of African Americans, servants, women, and Indians. Prerequisite: HIST 101-102 or HIST 105-106.
323 American Society from the Revolution to the Civil War: Governed by their newly ratified United States Constitution, the American people expanded westward, engaged in two wars with foreign powers, underwent urban-industrial growth, launched a variety of reform movements and wrestled all the while with the political, economic and moral dilemmas of slavery. Students will study this time by examining the written record along with some of the literature, art, music, philosophy and religion of the period.
325 Civil War and Reconstruction: Study of social, political and economic forces that concerned Americans during the war and during the fifteen years after the war as the South was reconstructed. Emphasis is upon the African American's role in the Civil War and during Reconstruction, the role of Northern reformers and the role of industrialists in their attempt to remodel the southern economy.
326 Twentieth Century America: On the world stage and at home, the United States in the twentieth century experienced supreme triumphs and bitter failure. In this course students will study and reflect on the ups and downs of the American economy, the continuing struggle for social justice and economic well-being, victories and humiliations in international diplomacy and war, and the varying styles of political leadership. Literature and the arts, primary documentation, films and a range of interpretative historical writing will be used as study materials.
327 American Military Experience (fall only): Survey of the role played by the armed forces in American society through a study of the origins and development of military institutions, traditions and practices in the United States, 1775 to the present. For R.O.T.C. cadets, this course includes a one-hour laboratory during which the students will learn basic soldiering skills and leadership fundamentals
330 Urban History of the United States: The development of the city from the colonial town to the present. Urban politics, racial and ethnic groups, physical and economic growth, and the quality of life in cities of yesterday and today will be among the themes treated. There will be an opportunity for research on contemporary urban problems.
333 History of Baltimore: The history of the city from its founders in 1729 to the present. The course will include extensive material on Baltimore's African American community. Students will be encouraged to undertake original research projects in areas of their own special interests.
334 History of Maryland: Survey of the history of Maryland from its settlement in 1634 to the present. Particular attention will be paid to the unique qualities of the state's history including its significant African American population, its religious history, and the importance of the Chesapeake Bay. Some emphasis will be placed on issues facing contemporary Maryland.
335 History of Native Americans: History of Native Americans from the eve of European exploration to the present. Focus will be upon regional characteristics of various ethnic groups, resistance to European and later American imperialism, and twentieth century strategies by Indians to survive in America.
337 American Constitutional History: The origin and development of American Constitutional principles and practices from their origins to the present. The course will include extensive material on civil and human rights.
338 History of American Business and Industry: American business and industrial institutions and their development through the years will be studied against the background of the overall economy and America's legal, governmental and social institutions.
351 African-Americans in United States History: Survey of African Americans from ancient African origins to the present. The focus is upon the political, economic and social role of African Americans in the development of the United States including their resistance to racism and oppression.
352 African-American Women in United States History: Survey of African American women from African foremothers to the present. The focus is upon the unique role of African American women as they deal with discrimination based upon race, gender and class, and as they provide strategies for their survival and the survival of their communities.
354 History of the Civil Rights Movement: Study of various movements among African Americans to gain political, social and economic equity in the United States from the abolitionist era of the ante-bellum years to the 1960s Black Power movement. Emphasis will be upon the common themes of the various movements, the changing strategies of the activists and the response of Americans in the mainstream.
362 Women in the African Diaspora: Survey of the experiences of women of African descent cross-culturally, from ancient Africa to the present. Emphasis will be on similarities and differences in women's roles and their cultural, social and political experiences. Nearly half the course deals with Africa. The remaining part will deal with the Western Hemisphere.
364 Comparative Slavery in the African Diaspora: Slavery will be compared and contrasted from the continent of Africa to New World Societies. The focus will be upon specific regions in Africa and selected countries in North America, the Caribbean and South America. The emphasis will be on slave resistance as well as treatment of the enslaved by the master class.
381 History of Latin America and the Caribbean Area to 1823: Historical study of this region from the Pre-Columbian time of the Aztecs, Mayas and Incas. It covers the European exploration and colonization of the Americas emphasizing the socio-economic issues and the struggle for political independence to 1823.
382 History of Latin America and the Caribbean Area since 1823: The young nations of Latin America and the Caribbean and their attempts to modernize and retain their sovereignty. Emphasis will be placed on viewing the region from the perspective of those states.
425 Social History of the American Motion Picture: Survey of American film since 1894 will use slides, audiotape, videotape and film in addition to readings. The course will emphasize the cinema's effect on attitudes, customs, and politics, and its record of American urban culture.
426 History of American Broadcasting: Survey of the history of the most effective communications medium in America, the network system of electronic broadcasting, from its early days to its corporate zenith, with special reference to its impact as a social force.
428-429 Colloquium in United States History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits): Either half may be taken first. Advanced topics in American history will be offered. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
458-459 Colloquium in African-American History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits): Either half may be taken first. Advanced topics in African American history will be offered. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
468-469 Colloquium in African Diaspora History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits):Either half may be taken first. This course offers the study of advanced topics in African Diaspora history. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
DIVISION 2 - EUROPE, AFRICA, ASIA: 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 371, 372, 385, 387, 388, 389, 390, 412, 413, 414, 415, 418-419, 468-469, 471, 478-479, 488-489
311 The Ancient World: Study of the ancient world surrounding the Mediterranean in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe from earliest times to the decline of the West-Roman Empire. Attention is given to political, social and economic institutions as well as art, literature and religion.
312 Medieval and Renaissance Europe: Europe from the early feudal period that followed the disintegration of the West-Roman Empire through the emerging medieval feudalism, crusades, and cathedral building. It concludes with the exciting burst of economic and cultural energy of the Renaissance.
313 Emerging Europe: History of Europe from the Reformation through the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. It explores religious turmoil in Europe, the struggle for political stability, the emergence of strong nation states, the scientific revolution, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
314 Europe from the Restoration through World War II: The long 19th century, World War I, inter-war culture, fascism, and World War II. Attention is given to the origins of modern ideologies: conservatism, liberalism, capitalism, socialism, and totalitarianism. Attention is also given to the social and cultural history of Europe.
315 Contemporary Europe: The recent history of Europe, from the end of World War II to the present. Topics include the reconstruction of Europe after the war, the effects of de-colonization on Europe, the Cold War, and the future of the nation-state in the era of the European Union.
371 Africa to 1875 (fall only): Survey of pre-colonial Africa, including the evolution of early human cultures, the rise and fall of African civilizations and states, and the contact between Africans and Europeans
372 Africa since 1870 (spring only): Survey of the region south of the Sahara, this course describes the forces that led to the partitioning of the continent, the practices of European imperialism, and political, social and economic developments in contemporary Africa.
385 History of the Islamic World: The origins and development of Islamic civilizations from the time of Muhammad to the present. Political, economic, social and religious concepts will be examined.
387 Introduction to East Asian History: Survey of the history of major East Asian countries from antiquity to the mid-seventeenth century, the eve of the modern era. It covers religion and tradition, political and economic development, culture and social structure, and elements of the history of ideas.
388 East Asia in Modern Times: Developments in China, Korea, and Japan before and after World War II. Both internal developments and their role in world history will be considered. Topics will include the communist revolution, Maoism, recent changes in China, and Japanese pre-war militarism and post-war economic success.
389 History of Modern China: China's current triumphs and frustrations through the study of the last four hundred years of Chinese history. A repeating theme of modern Chinese history, especially since the 1860s, is the continual pursuit of modernization. These efforts led to political revolution, social reforms, and various cultural developments. The course will cover all major political, social and intellectual changes and developments.
390 History of Modern Japan: All aspects of Japanese history since about 1800, including politics, economic trends, socio-cultural and intellectual changes, and foreign relations. Several themes receive particular attention: the conflict between local institutions and foreign ideologies, Sino-Japanese relations, the development of Japanese science and technology, and the contemporary rise to great power status.
412 Imperialism in the Modern World: The origins of imperialism in post-1500 African-European, European-American and European-Asian relations. Some attention will be given to concepts of imperialism, its political and cultural aspects, and to traditional nineteenth and twentieth century imperial policies of the industrialized world.
413 History of England to the Bill of Rights: Survey of the British Isles from the earliest times to 1688. It will include the history of the British legal tradition in such documents as the Magna Carta and the system of representative government in Parliament.
414 History of England since 1688: Survey of English history from the Bill of Rights to modern times. It will deal with the development of political, social and economic life and institutions, including colonial expansion and foreign interests.
415 Russia since 1856: The reigns of Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II--economic, political, social and diplomatic history--will be thoroughly examined. Attention will be given to the revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and to the Soviet experience since 1917.
418-419 Colloquium in European History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits):Advanced topics in European history. Either half may be taken first. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
471 African Diplomatic History: Development of African diplomacy from ancient times to present.
478-479 Colloquium in African History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits):Advanced topics in social, political and cultural history of Africa. Either half may be taken first. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
488-489 Colloquium in Third World History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits): Advanced topics in Third World history. Either half may be taken first. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: upper-level students only.
DIVISION 3 - SPECIAL TOPICS: 340, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 490, 497, 498, 499
340 Oral History Approaches to the Study of History: Introduction to the methods and techniques of oral history. Included are supervised oral history research projects during which students will collect sources in the interviewing process, and critically evaluate the sources and write a commentary or narrative.
391 Revolution in Modern Times: Comparative study of the first three modern political revolutions: the American, the French and the Haitian; and a comparative study of three classic twentieth century political revolutions: the Russian, the Chinese and the Cuban. The focus will be upon causes and results of each revolution as well as differences between the eighteenth and the twentieth centuries that influenced the types of revolutions that resulted.
392 History of Non-Violent Protest in the Twentieth Century: Non- violence has been used frequently in the twentieth century as a tool for pursuing justice, creating social change, resolving cultural conflict and alleviating international strife. Leaders of social movements in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia have employed it. Dr. Martin Luther King and Mohandas Gandhi are two examples. Students who take this course will, using documentary source material, engage in case studies of selected non-violent initiatives. As background they will become familiar with the basic literature of non-violent practice and theory.
393 History of Feminist and Sexual Revolutions in the Twentieth Century: Sex roles and images have changed dramatically, along with the public policies governing them, in many societies in the twentieth century. In this course students will first obtain a worldwide overview of the areas and kinds of change. Then they will examine specific cases of change, according to their interests. Individual research will be an important aspect of the course.
394 The World's "Hot Spots": Historical Sources of Contemporary Problems: Selected "hot spots" around the world. Beginning with selected places and events that are making news headlines, students will look back at the history of current problems. Topics will vary according to the current situation and student interest.
395 The History of Nuclear Power in the Modern World: Origins of the nuclear age, the development of nuclear technology, pro and anti-nuclear movements, and the nuclear arms race and efforts to halt it are some of the topics covered in this course.
396 The Environmental Crisis in Historical Perspective: Survey of the massive environmental problems that exist and their impact throughout the world. Topics will include desertification in Africa, destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and worldwide pollution and toxic waste. We will study the historical origins of the problems and analyze possibilities for change such as tree planting programs led by African women, renewable harvesting by native American residents of the rainforests, and protests and political action throughout the world.
397 History of Science and Technology: Survey of the historical development of technology and science in the world, from antiquity to the end of the twentieth century. Two features of the course are the global perspective and the emphasis on the interactive relationship between science and technology.
490 Interdisciplinary Seminar: Seminar for students with strong backgrounds in two or more fields, such as history and literature or history and political science, to allow them to pursue studies combining the techniques of the two disciplines. Course may be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.
498 Senior Internship (Nine hours per week; 3 credits): Provides the opportunity for the student to obtain supervised work experience in the major at an off-campus site selected and approved by the Departmental Chairperson. Registration is limited to seniors with minimum 3.0 cumulative and major averages and requires approval of the Departmental Chairperson. Exceptions may be approved by the Dean.
499 Senior Research or Teaching / Tutorial Assistantship (Nine hours per week; 3 credits): Provides the opportunity for the student to attain first-hand research or teaching/tutorial experience under the supervision and mentorship of a tenure-track faculty member. Registration is limited to seniors with minimum of 3.0 cumulative and major averages and requires the approval of the Departmental Chairperson. Exceptions may be approved by the Dean.
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111-112 World History I & II (Six hours; 6 credits): These two courses are a survey of the development and spread of civilization from ancient times to the present day. They adopt a global perspective of history, while at the same time attempting to do justice to the distinctive character and recent development of individual civilizations and regions in the world. They also provide the student the opportunity for extensive reading, critical thinking, research and writing experiences and for the application of knowledge and skills to problems and issues in contemporary society. These two courses are required of students in the University Honors Program to satisfy General Education Requirements and are open to other students with departmental permission or (for HIST 112) an "A" in HIST 101.
115-116 History of the United States I & II (Six hours; 6 credits): These two courses begin with colonial America and offer a survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that have shaped the pattern of life in the United States. They also provide the student the opportunity for extensive reading, critical thinking, research and writing experiences and for the application of knowledge and skills to problems and issues in contemporary society. These two courses are required of students in the University Honors Program to satisfy General Education Requirements and are open to other students with departmental permission or (for HIST 116) an "A" in HIST 105.
360 Introduction to the African Diaspora: Traces the scattering of the peoples of African ancestry across their continental homeland, their subsequent dispersion around the world to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, and the return to Africa. It places emphasis on resistance movements, slavery and emancipation and current diasporic developments. It also provides the student the opportunity for extensive reading, critical thinking, research and writing experiences and for the application of knowledge and skills to problems and issues in contemporary society. This course is required of students in the University Honors Program to satisfy General Education Requirements and is open to other students with departmental permission. Prerequisites: HIST 101-102 or HIST 111-112 or HIST 105-106 or HIST 115-116.
398 Honors Historiography I (Two hours; 2 credits):Opportunity for the honor student to engage in semi-independent, directed reading of major texts or works in the discipline under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: admission to the Departmental Honors Program.
399 Honors Historiography II (Two hours; 2 credits):The second part of Directed Readings I and affords the opportunity for the honor student to engage in semi-independent, directed reading of major texts or works in the discipline under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: admission to the Departmental Honors Program and completion of Directed Reading I.
401 Senior Honors Thesis I: Advanced independent research, under the supervision of a faculty member, and prepare to defend the thesis before the departmental faculty. This half of the two-course sequence should be pursued during the fall semester. Prerequisite: admission to the Departmental Honors Program and completion of Directed Readings I and II.
402 Senior Honors Thesis II: Continuation of Senior Honors Thesis I that concludes the advanced research, under the supervision of a faculty member. This half of the two-course sequence should be pursued during the spring semester. The student should complete the honor thesis by the end of March and should defend it before the departmental faculty in April. Prerequisite: admission to the Departmental Honors Program and completion of Directed Readings I and II, and Senior Honors Thesis I.
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GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography: Introduction to the basic physical features and environments, location of places and human activities of the various regions of the world.
GEOG 104 Introduction to Physical Geography--Landforms: Introduction to the landforms of the earth, emphasizing the processes that produce them and the variations in their forms as depicted by aerial photographs and topographic maps.
GEOG 105 Introduction to Weather and Climate: Introduction to the elements of weather and climate, emphasizing the meteorological processes responsible for producing worldwide patterns of climatological variations. Emphasis will also be placed upon current trends in climate change, atmospheric pollution, and urban microclimatology.
GEOG 106 Principles of Human Geography: Introduction to the basic geographic concepts related to location of various human activities and cultures of the world.
GEOG 160 Introductory Cartography (Four hours; 3 credits): This course provides laboratory instruction and practice in the basic techniques and skills employed in the construction of maps and other graphic devices.
GEOG 200 Geography of the Americas: Each region of the Americas is surveyed in light of its physiographic features, raw materials, natural resources, human resources, and major industries.
GEOG 202 Geography of Europe: Occupancy, demographic characteristics and diversity; regional development problems, and the quest for regional autonomy in European countries.
GEOG 205 Geography of Asia: Geographic analysis of the economic and cultural aspects of South and East Asia, with special emphasis on any one of these areas: India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
GEOG 207 Geography of Africa: Descriptive analysis of the resources and economic development in the region, as well as associations of ethnic groups and national states.
GEOG 210 Geography of the Middle East: Geographic analysis of Southwest Asia and North Africa on the basis of population, economy, and political integration of the area.
GEOG 300 Political Geography: Influences of geography upon our concepts of resources, trade, and international relations; theories of geopolitics and the basic principles of political geography; and the applications of these principles to selected areas around the world.
GEOG 302 Economic Geography: This course assumes a background of GEOG 106 and is designed to develop understanding of the spatial distribution of economic phenomena. Special emphasis will be on the United States and underdeveloped countries. Though designed for the students of Geography, students of Economics and other Social Sciences will find it helpful.
GEOG 307 Geographic Quantitative Methods: This course assumes no mathematics beyond introductory algebra. It prepares the student to analyze, interpret and present the census and other geographical data through descriptive and inferential statistical methods useful in dealing with problems of a real association, spatial interaction and distribution.
GEOG 309 Urban Land Use: Study of spatial forms in response to the demand and processes of land use and their change through time.
GEOG 310 Urban Water Resources: An examination of the characteristics of water resource problems and the strategy of water resource planning in urban areas, with special reference to the Baltimore region.
GEOG 320 Cartography II: Digital computers in management and analysis of multidimensional data. Introduction to user-oriented packages, including statistical routines, trend surface analysis and factor analysis; digitizing and mapping by line printer and plotter methods. Prerequisite: COSC 151.
GEOG 339 Map Reading and Aerial Photo Interpretations: Three hours; 3 credits. Develops skills in reading and interpreting maps, aerial photographs and remotely sensed images. The course will be useful to anyone planning to enter a profession that deals with any phase of map use.
GEOG 360 Cartography III: Develops skills in design, use and interpretation of computer cartographic systems. It also focuses on problem solving and applications analysis. Prerequisite: GEOG 320.
GEOG 422 Industrial Geography: Spatial organization and dynamics of manufacturing industrial activities within various economic systems; models and theories of industrial location; and the decision-making process in industrial land use.
GEOG 423 Geography of Transportation: Analysis of geographic linkages and flow of goods, services and people; the urban transportation system as an element in the evolution of spatial patterns of cities; and various transportation modes in the historical development of regions.
GEOG 425 Individual Study in Geography: Independent research in geography. A student enrolls in the course on an individual basis with the approval of the department chairperson and the instructor the student selects to supervise the research project.
GEOG 426 Senior Seminar in Geography: Intensive study of research methods and presentation of research paper on a geographic topic.
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SOSC 101 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Facts, principles and concepts drawn primarily from the fields of history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics and political science, with some attention to the fields of geography and education.
SOSC 102 Writing and Problem Solving in the Social Sciences: Intensive practice in writing and problem solving techniques useful in all social science disciplines.
SOSC 301 Teaching Contemporary Issues in Social Studies: Students planning to teach social studies at the levels of middle school, junior high school and high school will review instructional materials, develop curriculum and explore a variety of teaching methods for classroom presentation of contemporary issues.
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