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History Course Descriptions
HIST 1060 (BHU). Introduction to Islamic Civilization. Survey of Islamic civilization from the Prophet Muhammad to the present. (3 cr)
HIST 1100 (BHU). Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval. Survey of institutions and developments of early and medieval Western civilization from its Mediterranean origins to the beginning of the early modern period. (3 cr)
HIST 1110 (BHU). Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern. Survey of the institutions and developments in Western civilization from 1500 to the present. (3 cr)
HIST 1500 (BHU). Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World. Surveys pre-Nineteenth Century cultural and economic interactions in important zones of exchange. Regional focus determined by instructor. Themes may include: trade, religious conversion, migration, slavery, warfare, and other types of cross-cultural exchange. (3 cr)
HIST 1510 (BHU). The Modern World. Survey of world history from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. (3 cr)
HIST 1600. American Cultures in Film. Introduction to major ethnic groups in America and their treatment in recent feature films. Also taught as ENGL 1600. (3cr)
HIST 1700 (BAI). American Civilization. Fundamentals of American civilization. Covers history, political system, and economic institutions of the United States. Fulfills American Institutions requirement. (3cr)
HIST 2010. Special Topics Seminar. Study of special cross-cultural topics, including Imperial Paris, British India, Slavery in American, and Ute History. (3 cr)
HIST 2210 (BHU). Introduction to Folklore. Introduction to major genres of folklore (folk narrative, custom, folk music and song, vernacular architecture and arts), folk groups (regional, ethnic, occupational, familial), and basic folklore research method (collecting and archiving). Also taught as ANTH 2210 and ENGL 2210. (3 cr)
HIST 2700 (BAI). United States to 1877. Survey of the development of American society, economy, culture, and politics up to1877. (3 cr)
HIST 2710 (BAI). United States: 1877 to Present. Survey of the development of American society, economy, culture, and politics since 1877. (3 cr)
HIST 2720. Survey of American Folklore. Principal ethnic, regional, and occupational folk groups in America. Relations between folklore and American history, literature, and society. Key genres in American folklore (narrative, art, song, etc.) and their role in American culture. Also taught as ENGL 2720 and ANTH 2720. (3 cr)
HIST 3010. Introduction to Buddhism. General survey of historical development, basic doctrine, and the practice of Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism. Also taught as RELS 3010. (3 cr)
HIST 3020. Introduction to Hinduism. Surveys history, doctrinal developments, and sociological concerns of Hinduism from the Vedic Period through the Modern Period. Focuses primarily on Hindu religious thought as applied to Hindu life through various modes of religious action. Also taught as RELS 3020. (3 cr)
HIST 3070 (DHA). Perspectives in Folklore. In-depth study of folklore for non-majors. Topics vary according to faculty expertise. Also taught as ENGL 3070. (3 cr)
HIST 3110 (DHA, CI). Ancient Near East. Survey of the history and civilization of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Israel, from prehistory to 500 BCE. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3130 (DHA,CI). Greek History. History of Greece from the Neolithic period to modern times. Special emphasis on politics, art, literature, and civilization. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. (3 cr)
HIST 3150 (CI). Roman History. History of Rome from the Neolithic era to the “fall” of the Western Empire. Special emphasis on politics, art, literature, and civilization. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3160 (CI). Classical Drama and Society . Review and analysis of the nature and function of ancient Greek and Roman drama in its theatrical, historical, and social context. Focuses on the major dramatists of classical antiquity. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement. Also taught as CLAS 3160. (3 cr)
HIST 3220 (DHA, CI). Medieval European Civilization, 500-1500. Provides students with an overview of major themes in medieval European history from 500 to 1500 A.D. Also introduces major historiographical problems related to this period. Writing intensive and document based. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. (3 cr)
HIST 3230. Early Modern Europe. Explores major themes of early modern European history, such as secularization, the rise of the nation state, the Reformation and the birth of capitalism. Introduces major historiographical issues of the period. Reading and writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. (3 cr)
HIST 3240. Modern Europe from 1789 to the Present. Historical survey of Europe from the French Revolution to the present, with special emphasis on political and cultural implications of imperialism. Prerequisite: HIST 1050. (3 cr)
HIST 3250. Renaissance Europe 1300 to 1520. Emphasizing writing and primary sources, covers significant changes in Europe in government, society, and intellectual life caused by the Black Death, the humanist revolution in arts and literature, and the centralizing efforts of popes and monarchs. (3 cr)
HIST 3260. History of Spain and Portugal. History of the Iberian Peninsula from the fifteenth century to the present. Age of Exploration, conquest and colonization in the Americas and Africa, eighteenth-century reforms, constitutional monarchies, civil wars, and twentieth-century dictatorships. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. (3 cr)
HIST 3280. East Central Europe Since 1520. Examines the history of East Central Europe, with special emphasis on the growth of nationalism and the establishment of the states of Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland. Emphasizes research and writing. (3 cr)
HIST 3310. Balkans Since 1389. Examines the history of the Balkan peninsula, with special emphasis on the growth of nationalism and the establishment of Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Romania, and Yugoslavia. Emphasizes research and writing. (3 cr)
HIST 3320. Tsarist Russia. Political, economic, and cultural development of the Russian people to 1917. Writing and computer intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 3330. The Soviet Union and its Heirs. Beginning with the Russian Revolution, surveys political, cultural, and economic history of the Soviet Union and the regional states emerging in its wake. Writing and computer intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 3410. The Modern Middle East. Examines history of the Middle East (Arabian peninsula, Fertile Crescent, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey), with special emphasis on social and political currents which have shaped the area’s history. (3 cr)
HIST 3460. Comparative Asian History. Surveys history of Asian continent, analyzing common pattern in the cultures of West, South, Southeast, and East Asia. (3 cr)
HIST 3480. History of China. Development of traditional Chinese culture and effect on the culture of the growth of western influence. Writing and computer intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 3490. Survey of Japanese History. Surveys history of Japan from its beginnings to the present. Explores early Japan's culture, social, and economic evolution. Covers feudal Japan and its transition toward joining the fraternity of nations. Studies World War II and its effects on Japan. Discusses contemporary conditions of Japan. (3 cr)
HIST 3510. Africa and the World. Explores foundation of Africa’s contemporary problems. Surveys Africa’s history of interactions with Asia and Europe. In addition to writing several short essays covering readings and films, students investigate an aspect of cultural, political, or economic interaction and prepare a short research paper. (3 cr)
HIST 3530. African Environmental History. Surveys changing historical relationship between Africans and their physical environment. Readings cover ecological change in arid, savanna, rain forest, and montane environments. Students also survey and evaluate the methods and sources used by environmental historians to explain environmental stress, degradation, and rehabilitation. (3 cr)
HIST 3550 (DHA). Culture of East Asia. Helps students explore and appreciate the culture of three East Asian countries: China, Japan and Korea. students gain sincere view and understanding of these east Asian cultures through readings, hands-on cultural activities, viewing video materials, writing, and discussions. Topics include: major historical and social events, customs and traditions, thoughts and beliefs, people, food, contemporary issues, art, literature, and film. Also taught as ANTH 3550 and LANG 3550. (3 cr)
HIST 3620. History of Colonial Latin America. Introduces history and historiography of Latin America from the wars of independence to the contemporary era. Writing intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 3630. History of Modern Latin America. Introduces history and historiography of Latin America from the wars of independence to the contemporary era. Writing intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 3640 (CI). History of Social Movements in Latin America. Examines the changing nature of social movements in Latin America from the nineteenth century to the present. Topics include social movements concerning citizenship, religion, unions, feminism, torture, poverty, indigenous rights, and environmentalism. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3650 (DHA). Caribbean History. Surveys the Caribbean from pre-Columbian cultures to the present, with special emphasis on slavery, colonialism, piracy, immigration, independence and revolutionary movements, nation-building, artistic creation, and tourism. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3660. History of Mexico. Surveys Mexico from the rise of indigenous states to the present, with special emphasis on indigenous culture, colonialism, independence, the U.S.-Mexican War, the French Intervention the Mexican Revolution, political reform, everyday life, globalization, and border issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3670. Slavery in the Atlantic World. Examines slavery in the Americas from the Atlantic perspective (including Africa and Europe) from the fifteenth century until abolition, with special emphasis on slave trade, the plantation system, daily life, slavery and race, resistance, the Haitian Revolution, and abolition. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3700 (CI). Regional Folklore. Study of folklore and folklife as a regionalizing process, rather than memorization of cultural contexts of particular region. Regions examined through their folk culture include Brittany in Northwest France, the pine Barrens of New Jersey, and the Mormon cultural region of the Intermountain West. Also taught as ENGL 3700. (3 cr)
HIST 3710 (CI). Folklore Colloquium. Issues, problems, and methodologies in folklore study. Focus and instructor variable. Also taught as ENGL 3710 and RELS 3710. (3 cr)
HIST 3720. Colonial America. Advanced survey of North American Colonies, emphasizing British experience, from the founding to 1763. Addresses major issues of interpreting America’s beginnings. (3 cr)
HIST 3730. The New American Nation. Advanced survey of American history from 1763 to 1800, with special emphasis on historiography of the Revolution, creation of a Republic, and efforts to define the New Nation. (3 cr)
HIST 3740. United States in the Age of Jefferson and Jackson. Examines history of United States from 1800 to 1846, from the election of Jefferson to outbreak of war with Mexico. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3750. Civil War and Reconstruction. Analysis of most trying period in U.S. history, with special emphasis on the course and results of the war. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3755. The Gilded Age (U.S. 1877-1900). Examines national politics, culture, and social and economic change in late nineteeth-century America. (3 cr)
HIST 3760 (DHA, CI). The United States, 1900-1945. Analyzes scholars’ approaches to U.S. history in the early twentieth century, with attention to socio-economic change, political reform, and the transforming impact of American involvement in two world wars. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. (3 cr)
HIST 3770. Contemporary American, 1945-Present. Domestic and foreign policy since World War II. Emphasizes Cold War, Civil Rights, and the political and social developments of contemporary United State. Contains intensive writing component. (3 cr)
HIST 3840. Twentieth Century American West. Considers emerging scholarly literature about the American West in the twentieth century, with attention to economic, environmental, and demographic questions. (3 cr)
HIST 3850 (DHA, CI). History of Utah. Prehistory to the present. Examines environment and peoples of Utah, emphasizing use of primary documents to view and interpret Utah’s past. Reading and writing intensive. Requires use of USU Special Collections and Archives. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 3900 (DSC). Science and Technology in World History. Explores the nature of scientific and technological change. Employs historical approach as the means for exploring the relationships between science, technology, and human values. Investigates how science and technology have shaped economic, political, military, societal, environmental, and cultural life. Prerequisite: Passing scores on all Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams, fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement.
HIST 3950 (DAY, CI). Environmental History. Surveys writings from a relatively new genre of historical scholarship that attempts to explain the relationship between human society and the natural world. Readings focus on North America, but students also have opportunity to survey materials from the non-Western world. Course is reading and writing intensive, and requires students to conduct a research project in which they construct the history of a particular landscape. (3 cr)
HIST 4010. Buddhism in the West. This course is a one-semester introduction to Buddhism in the Western world for non-specialists in Buddhism. It will focus on the development of Buddhism as a Western religious phenomenon. It will present an interpretive, historical introduction to Buddhism in the West. Also taught as RELS 4010. (3 cr)
HIST 4210. Celtic Europe. History of Celtic peoples in British Isles, Scandinavia, and continental Europe, from Neolithic time to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Computer intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 4230. The History of Christianity in the West. Introduces students to history of Christian spirituality, asking how Christianity has been lived and how it has shaped lives over two thousand years. Uses original sources to introduce both the history and the historiographical problems surrounding the Christian religion. Writing intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 4250. The Reformation in Britain: 1450-1688. Focuses on major research questions in the field of early modern studies. Explores causes and consequences of English Reformation and British Civil War. Writing and research intensive. (3 cr)
HIST 4290. Europe and the French Revolution, 1700-1815. Examines causes and consequences of the French Revolution, introducing students to major themes in its interpretation. (3 cr)
HIST 4310. History of Nationalism. Examines development of nationalism. Addresses different theories of nationalism, and then tests these theories with various case studies. Emphasizes research and writing. (3 cr)
HIST 4320 (DHA). History of Scientific Thought. Examination of key episode in the history of science and associated ideas about the nature of scientific knowledge and how it may be acquired. Also taught as PHIL 4320. (3 cr)
HIST 4330. Modern Germany with Special Emphasis on the Twentieth Century. Historical survey of Germany beginning with Fredrick the Great of Prussia, and considering the parallel history of the Habsburg empire and the Germany of the Kleinstaaterei. Considers wars and economic and political developments beginning in 1871, which produced the Nazi period. Prerequisite: HIST 1050. (3 cr)
HIST 4350. Greek Intellectual History. Through reading Greek literature and philosophy, attempts to understand the major Greek writers in the context of contemporary social and political developments. Prerequisite: CLAS 3210 (3 cr)
HIST 4390. British Imperialism from 1688 to the Present. Topical survey of British Imperialism from 1688 to the present. Topics include the interaction of British imperialism with foreign policy; social, economic and political institutions; the life of the mind and senses; and non-European cultures. Prerequisite: HIST 1050. (3 cr)
HIST 4400 (DHA). History of Aeronautics. Aeronautics from its origins to the present day. It examines selected topics on flights within the earth’s atmosphere from an international perspective with particular emphasis on the United States of America. (3 cr)
HIST 4510. History of Urban America. Examines this history of communities, cities, and suburbs in American history, from the Colonial era to the present. Explores how forces, including immigration, economic growth, and technological change, shaped American cities. Also examines subjects connected to urban history, including architectural history, as well as the history of landscape architecture and urban planning. (3 cr)
HIST 4550 (DHA, CI). The History of Women and Family in America. Writing intensive course drawing on film, primary documents, and readings to trace the history of women, emphasizing race, class, and gender influences of each era. (3 cr)
HIST 4600 (DHA, CI). The History of the American West. Traces major themes in nineteenth century history of the land between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Coast. IN a writing intensive course, students used primary documents and secondary materials to discover the race, class, and gender issues that shaped the American West. (3 cr)
HIST 4610 (QI). Themes and Methods in Economic History. Themes and methods in economic history, drawing on various societies and time periods. Designed to prepare future historians to work in their field. Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or STAT 1040. (3 cr)
HIST 4620 (CI). Advanced Seminar in American Studies. Builds upon foundation courses in American Studies and introduces students to theory and methods. Prepares students for the senior project. Required for American Studies majors and minors. Should be taken after completion of 12 credits in the major, but prior to completion of 21 credits. Also taught as ENGL 4620. (3 cr)
HIST 4630. History of Mexican Americans. Reading-intensive and writing-intensive course, examining the historical experiences of Mexican Americans, from prior to the U.S. annexation of Northern Mexico in 1848 to the present. Special emphasis given to immigration and migration, labor, gender, race and ethnicity, and the social and cultural evolution of Mexican Americans within American society. (3 cr)
HIST 4640. Studies in the American West. Interdisciplinary course in American Studies, exploring the region of the West through the analysis of literary texts, historical sources, and socio-cultural materials. Also taught as ENGL 4640. (3 cr)
HIST 4700. Folk Material Culture. Introduction to folklife studies, emphasizing patterns of expressive culture (material, verbal, and customary) in selected folk groups. In-depth examination of vernacular primary sources, including documentary and feature films. Also taught as ENGL 4700. (3 cr)
HIST 4710. American Indian History. Prehistory to the present. Emphasizes ethnohistory and the Western U.S., focusing on intercultural contacts, subsistence and environmental change, and contemporary political and economic issues, while analyzing primary documents and secondary readings. (3 cr)
HIST 4720 (DHA, CI). The Civil Rights Movement. This course traces black Americans' struggle for equality since emancipation, with emphasis on the post-World War II period. It focuses on the individuals and social trends that laid the groundwork for change by the mid twentieth century. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. (3 cr)
HIST 4730 (CI). History of Black America. Study of African-American experience from slavery to freedom, as well as the difficult quest for democracy and equality in contemporary America. Includes both creative and research writing components. (3 cr)
HIST 4740. American Immigration History. Examines history of immigration to the United States from Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Requires library research, especially in government documents, and use of oral history techniques. (3 cr)
HIST 4750. Advanced Folklore Workshop: Fife Conference. Focuses on one theme or topic in folklore, and offers lectures from nationally prominent scholars in the area. Taught during one week, every day and all day. To receive grade, student must write critical paper. Also taught as ENGL 4750. (3 cr)
HIST 4780 (DHA). American Financial History from the Nineteenth Century to the Present. This course explores American financial history from the nineteenth century to the present. It covers the historical development of the U.S. banking system, the stock market, coins and currency, the Federal Reserve system, accounting practices, credit, monetary policy, taxation, and personal finance. (3 cr)
HIST 4790. American Religious History. Varieties of American religious experience from settlement to the present. (3 cr)
HIST 4795. Biography, Autobiography, and Joseph Smith. Examines the life and thought of one of America's most complex and creative religious figures. Also taught as RELS 4795. (3 cr)
HIST 4800. The Supreme Court and American Constitutional History. History of the Constitution through an examination of many of the major arguments made about it before the Supreme Court of the United States. (3 cr)
HIST 4810. American Military History. Covers evolution of the military in American history and society from 1775 to the present. (3 cr)
HIST 4820. World War II. The scope of this course is World War II, from its beginning in Asia in 1937 and in Europe in 1939 until its conclusion in 1945. It focuses on the actual fighting of the war from a global perspective. (3 cr)
HIST 4821 (DHA). World War II in Asia. Focuses on Japanese and Allied fighting in the Pacific and the Asian mainland from 1937 to 1945. British, French, and Dutch losses in Asia to Japan, as well as efforts to recover them. U.S.-Japanese conflict in the Pacific Theater. (3 cr)
HIST 4830 (DHA). Structure of Engineering Revolutions. Provides an integrated approach to the history of engineering practice. Students will research the life cycle of a major engineering project from historical, technical, political, economic, and socio-cultural perspectives while using original sources and conducting interviews. (3 cr)
HIST 4840 (DHA). The American Republic in the World to 1920. Examines the sources, implications, and meaning of the American republic's interaction with the world to 1920. Extends beyond conventional American foreign relations to consider transnational perpectives. Topics include the Industrial Revolution, American economic and territorial expansion, and World War I. (3 cr)
HIST 4841 (DHA). The American Republic in the World Since 1890. Examines the sources, implications, and meaning of the American republic's interaction with the world since 1890. Extends beyond conventional American foreign relations to consider transnational perspectives. Topics include World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and globalization. (3 cr)
HIST 4850. Interpreting the Past for Teachers. Focuses on nonformal educational experiences open to secondary school students outside of the classroom. Interpretive modes examined include historical film, documentaries, living history programs, history fairs and festivals, and historical novels and magazines. (3 cr)
HIST 4860. Teaching History. Designed to introduce history teaching majors to ethical and methodological issues arising in history classroom. (3 cr)
HIST 4870. Teaching World History: Themes, Approaches, and Materials. For history teaching majors and minors only. Introduces students to a number of approaches to the study and teaching of world history. Students survey theoretical and pedagogical literature, then assemble a course package, which is presented to their peers. (3 cr)
HIST 4880. History Workshop: Special Topics. Focuses on a theme or topic in history. (3 cr)
HIST 4890 (DHA). Cold War in Asia. Explores history of the Cold War conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, from Asian and American perspectives. Students ascertain the economic, political, military, environmental, diplomatic, psychological, and demographic implications of these conflicts for the U.S., as well as for the Asians involved. (3 cr)
HIST 4891 (DHA). Cold War: Vietnam and Afghanistan. Focuses on the later stages of the Cold War in Asia, 1961-1991, in Vietnam and Afghanistan. (3 cr)
HIST 4910. Special Studies in History. Examination of special areas and themes in history. (3 cr)
HIST 4930. Directed Readings. Directed readings in any special historical field. For each credit granted, minimum of three books must be read. Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval. (1-3 cr)
HIST 4940. Historical Internship. Directed internship involving participation in a historical research or cultural management project. (1-3 cr)
HIST 4945 (dual listing 6840). Archives Management/Archives Internship. Through a mixture of lecture, discussion, and hands-on activities, provides an introduction to archives and archival practices. Examines archival practices in the real world, and discusses how archival institutions interact with the public in general and with historians in particular. Drawing on his experience as a professional archivist, the instructor uses materials held in USU Special Collections and Archives to teach this course. (3 cr)
HIST 4990 (CI). Special Topics in History. Senior history seminar emphasizing historiographical literacy, research, and writing skills in relation to a specific historical topic. Prerequisites: Lower- and upper-division courses in areas relating to topic in question. (3 cr)
HIST 5690 (CI). American Studies Capstone Seminar. Required for students majoring in American Studies. Enables students to synthesize American Studies theory and methods with interdisciplinary cognate courses. Supports senior thesis design and writing, allowing topics to reflect individual programs of study. Also taught as ENGL 5690. (3 cr)
HIST 5700. Folk Narrative. Forms and functions of folk narrative genres: myth, legend, folktale, memorate, and ballad. Also taught as ENGL 5700. (3 cr)
HIST 6000. Historical Methods and Research. Introduction to the historical profession, emphasizing research and writing skills, as well as the critical assessment of scholarly works. Should be taken at the beginning of a student’s graduate program. Required for history master’s students. (3 cr)
HIST 6010. History and Theory. Examination of major works that have influenced the theory and practice of historical writing. History master’s students are required to complete HIST 6010, HIST 6020, or another theory-enriched course. (3 cr)
HIST 6020. Approaches to History. Uses readings in particular instructor’s field to underscore theories and methods different historians bring to their subject. History master’s students are required to complete HIST 6010, HIST 6020, or another theory-enriched course. (3 cr)
HIST 6030. Research Seminar. Research in primary sources for graduate students. (3 cr)
HIST 6100. Special Topics: Ancient History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in ancient history. (3 cr)
HIST 6130. Special Topics: Early Modern European History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in early modern European history. (3 cr)
HIST 6160. Special Topics: Modern European History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in modern European history. (3 cr)
HIST 6200. Special Topics: Comparative World History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in comparative world history. (3 cr)
HIST 6230. Special Topics: Middle Eastern History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in middle eastern history. (3 cr)
HIST 6260. Special Topics: Asian History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Asian history. (3 cr)
HIST 6300. Special Topics: African History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in African history. (3 cr)
HIST 6330. Special Topics: Latin American History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Latin American history. (3 cr)
HIST 6400. Special Topics: American History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in American History. (3 cr)
HIST 6410. Special Topics in Mormon History and Culture. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Religious Studies. Also taught as RELS 6410. Can be repeated for credit only once. (3 cr)
HIST 6420. Special Topics in Religious History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Religious History. Also taught as RELS 6420. Can be repeated for credit only once. (3 cr)
HIST 6430. Special Topics: Western American History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Western American history. (3 cr)
HIST 6460. Seminar in Environmental History. Focuses on historical writings seeking to explain relationship between human society and nature. Many of assigned readings are set in the non-Western world. (3 cr)
HIST 6500. Archiving Internship. Directed internship at a regional archive. Internship should reflect eight to sixteen hours of work per week during the semester. (2-4 cr)
HIST 6520. Editing Internship. Training in requirements of editorial work in scholarly journals and books. Emphasis placed on editing techniques and mechanics of editorial work. Can be repeated once for credit. (2 cr)
HIST 6540. Museum Internship. Directed internship at a regional museum. Internship should reflect eight to sixteen hours of work per week during the semester. (2-4 cr)
HIST 6560. Professional Internship. Directed internship involving participation in a historical research project for a government agency, corporation, municipality, or some other entity. (2-4 cr)
HIST 6580. Teaching Internship. Involves working with the teacher of an upper-division undergraduate course. Intern prepares, explains, and grades one of the written assignments in the course, as well as completing work required of the undergraduates. Can be repeated once for credit. (2 cr)
HIST 6600. American Studies Theory and Method. Provides students with theory and method of graduate-level research in American Studies. Also taught as ENGL 6600. (3 cr)
HIST 6610. Seminar on the American West. Reading and research on topics in the American West. Interdisciplinary focus suitable for graduate students in History and American Studies. Also taught as ENGL 6610. (3 cr)
HIST 6620. Seminar in Native American Studies. Readings and research on topics in Native American history and culture. Interdisciplinary focus suitable for graduate students in History and American Studies. Also taught as ENGL 6620. (3 cr)
HIST 6630. Studies in Film and Popular Culture. Offered annually on a rotating basis by professors in folklore and English (Cultural Studies, Literature, British and Commonwealth). Topics and theoretical approaches vary, but the primary focus is on feature films. Also taught as ENGL 6630. (3 cr)
HIST 6700. Folklore Theory and Method. Serves as orientation for new graduate students in folklore. Introduces students to comparative annotation, folklore indices, oral-formulaic theory, performance theory, contextual analysis, and other approaches. Also taught as ENGL 6700. (3 cr)
HIST 6710. Regional Folklore. Study of folklore and folklife as a regionalizing process. Regions examined through their folk culture range. Also taught as ENGL 6710. (3 cr)
HIST 6720. Folklore Fieldwork. Basic methodology class for folklorists and oral historians. Students learn interviewing techniques and other methods for observing and recording the performance of traditional history. Also taught as ENGL 6720. (3 cr)
HIST 6730. Public Folklore. Provides history and analysis of governmental involvement in protecting, promoting, and otherwise manipulating and utilizing cultural heritage. Also taught as ENGL 6730. (3 cr)
HIST 6740. Folk Narrative. Covers principal narrative genres in folk tradition (myth, tale, legend, ballad) and the basic theories for their analysis and discussion. Also taught as ENGL 6740. (3 cr)
HIST 6750. Advanced Folklore Workshop (the Fife conference). Intensive workshop focusing on a topic in folklore. Brings in nationally known experts as lectures and discussants. Students attend all sessions, then write a critical paper during the summer semester. Also taught as ENGL 6750. (3 cr)
HIST 6760. Cultural and Historical Museums. Examines outdoor cultural and historical museums, examining their function in modern multi-cultural societies. Also taught as ENGL 6760. (3 cr)
HIST 6770. Seminar in Folklore and Folklife. Conducts close, professional-level study of major areas of folklore and folklife research. Also taught as ENGL 6770. (3 cr)
HIST 6800. Paleography. Skills course covering subjects such as technology of writing, interpretation of hands, and mastery of abbreviations. Useful to any student working with old manuscripts, it is essential for those writing theses in medieval or early modern European history. (3 cr)
HIST 6820. Writing Scholarly Reviews. Prepares students for writing, editing, and publishing reviews in their chosen discipline. Taught by book review editors at Western American Literature and Western Historical Quarterly. (3 cr)
HIST 6840 (dual listing 4945). Archives Management. Study of management of archival collections. Emphasis on processing and conservation of manuscript and photographic materials. Case studies in identification, processing, and preservation. (3 cr)
HIST 6860. Historical Criticism: Practicum. Preparations of critiques for student-presented projects entered into Utah History Fair state-wide competition. Operation of one-day workshop for History Fair finalists. (1-3 cr)
HIST 6880. Special Topics: Advanced History Workshop. From teaching values of democracy in public school setting to writing publishable biographies. Department of History sponsors advanced credit workshops on a range of subjects. (1-3 cr)
HIST 6900. Directed Studies. Directed readings in any special historical field. For each credit granted, a minimum of four books must be read. Instructor signature required. (1-3 cr)
HIST 6970. Thesis Research. (1-6 cr)
HIST 6990. Continuing Graduate Advisement. (1-3 cr)
CLAS 1100. Latin and Greek Elements in English. Overview of the classical word roots which constitute the majority of English vocabulary. (3 cr)
CLAS 3160. Classical Drama and Society. Review and analysis of the nature and function of ancient Greek and Roman drama in its theatrical, historical, and social context. Focuses on the major dramatists of classical antiquity. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CLS requirement. Also taught as HIST 3160. (3 cr)
CLAS
3210. Classical Mythology. Introduces major myths of the Classical
world. Explores how these myths serve as keys to understanding the documents
and arts of Classical civilization. (3 cr)
LATIN COURSES
LATN 1010. Beginning Latin I. Basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Beginning readings. (5 cr)
LATN 1020. Beginning Latin II. Intermediate concepts of grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate readings. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B or higher in LATN 1010. (5 cr)
LATN 3100. Intermediate Latin Prose. Readings in Latin prose. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B or higher in LATN 1020. (3 cr)
LATN 3130. Intermediate Latin Poetry. Readings in Latin poetry. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B or higher in LATN 3100. (3 cr)
LATN 4100. Advanced Latin Readings. Readings in Latin poetry and/or prose. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B or higher in LATN 3100 and LATN 3130. (3 cr)
LATN 4860. Latin Pedagogy. Prepares students to teach Latin at the secondary level. Students survey the most important issues in Latin pedagogy and discuss the best teaching practices. Students also translate selections from core Roman authors, focusing on authors not previously studied. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B or higher in LATN 3100 and LATN 3130. Taught during alternate years. (3 cr)
LATN 4930. Directed Readings in Latin Poetry and Prose Authors. Directed readings in advanced Latin poetry and prose authors. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least three semesters of Latin. (1-3 cr)
LATN 6100.
Special Topics: Latin. Intensive readings and group discussions of
selected Latin texts. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B or higher in LATN 4100
or permission of instructor. (1-3 cr)
GREEK COURSES
GRK 1010. Beginning Ancient Greek I. Basics of Greek grammar and vocabulary. Beginning readings. Prerequisite: At least one year of Latin. (5 cr)
GRK 1020. Beginning Ancient Greek II. Intermediate concepts of Greek grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate readings. Prerequisite: GRK 1010. (5 cr)
GRK 3300. Intermediate Greek Prose. Readings in Ancient Greek prose. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C+ or higher in GRK 1020. (3 cr)
GRK 3330. Intermediate Greek Poetry. Readings in Greek poetry. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C+ or higher in GRK 1020. (3 cr)
GRK 4300. Advanced Greek Readings. Readings in Ancient Greek poetry and/or prose. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C+ or higher in GRK 3300 and GRK 3330. (3 cr)
GRK 4930. Directed Readings in Greek Poetry and Prose Authors. Directed readings in advanced Greek poetry and prose authors. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least three semesters of Greek. (1-3 cr)
RELS 1010. Introduction to Religious Studies. This course is a historical and comparative survey of the principal beliefs and practices of the world's religions, and an exploration of their interplay with the cultures in which they exist. Following a general introduction to the study of religion, the course will include units on Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese Religions, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the "New Religions" in America. (3 cr)
RELS 3010. Introduction to Buddhism. This course is intended to be a general survey of the historical development, basic doctrine, and practice of Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism. (3 cr)
RELS 3020. Introduction to Hinduism. Surveys history, doctrinal developments, and sociological concerns of Hinduism from the Vedic Period through the Modern Period. Focuses primarily on Hindu religious thought as applied to Hindu life through various modes of religious action. Also taught as HIST 3020. (3 cr)
RELS 3040. Religion, Evil, and Human Suffering. Considers religion's contrasting understanding of and responses to the world's most perpetual and pressing problem: evil and human suffering. (3 cr)
RELS 3710 (CI). Folklore Colloquium. Issues, problems, and methodologies in folklore study. Focus and instructor variable. Also taught as ENGL 3710 and HIST 3710. Can be repeated for credit only once. (3 cr)
RELS 3990. Introduction to Religious Studies Methodology. Pre-major course helping students to understand the discipline of religious studies. Explores the questions asked by religious studies, as well as the methods used to answer these questions. Helps students gain an understanding of the various approaches to the study of religion and the history of attempts to understand religion in cultural contexts. (3 cr)
RELS 4010. Buddhism in the West. This course is a one-semester introduction to Buddhism in the Western world for non-specialists in Buddhism. It will focus on the development of Buddhism as a Western religious phenomenon. It will present an interpretive, historical introduction to Buddhism in the West. Also taught as HIST 4010. (3 cr)
RELS 4520. Editing Internship. Training in requirements of editorial work for scholarly journals and books. Emphasizes editing techniques and mechanics of editorial work. Can be repeated for credit only once. (2 cr)
RELS 4790. American Religious History. Varieties of American religious experience from settlement to the present. Also taught as HIST 4790. (3 cr)
RELS 4795. Biography, Autobiography, and Joseph Smith. Examines the life and thought of one of America's most complex and creative religious figures. Also taught as HIST 4795. (3 cr)
RELS 4910. Special Topics in Religious Studies. Examination of special areas and themes in religious studies. Can be repeated for credit only once. (1-3 cr)
RELS 4930. Directed Readings. Directed readings in any special religious studies field. For each credit granted, a minimum of four books must be read. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1-3 cr)
RELS 4990. Religious Studies Capstone. Students write a substantial research paper dealing with a religious studies topic and demonstrating their command of the research methods, documentation, and style of professional communications used in the discipline. (3 cr)
RELS 5740. Art and Religion: Topics in Sacred Art. Discussion-based course investigating relationships between religion and the arts. May focus on any period of history or region of the world, depending on scholarly interests of instructor. Also taught as ARTH 5740. (3 cr)
RELS 6410. Special Topics in Mormon History and Culture. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Religious Studies. Also taught as HIST 6410. Can be repeated for credit only once. (3 cr)
RELS 6420. Special Topics in Religious History. Intensive readings and group discussions of selected topics in Religious History. Also taught as HIST 6420. Can be repeated for credit only once. (3 cr)
RELS
6900. Directed Readings. Directed readings at the graduate
level in any special religious studies field. For each credit granted, a minimum
of four books must be read. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1-3 cr)
Students with ADA-documented physical, sensory, emotional or medical impairments may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may also be eligible for services. All accommodations are coordinated through the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in Room 101 of the University Inn, (435)797-2444 voice, (435)797-0740 TTY, or toll free at 1-800-259-2966. Please contact the DRC as early in the semester as possible. Alternate format materials (Braille, large print or digital) are available with advance notice.
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