2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo
HIST 372 History of Modern China 3(3-0)
Cultural and political developments in modern China;
emphasis on the interplay between Chinese tradition and
western challenges. (*)
HIST 395 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
An individualized program of study designed by a ranked
full-time Historian for a promising student who has
demonstrated ability in a regular History class.
Prerequisite: Previous work in History and permission of
Instructor. (*)
HIST 411 American Labor History 3(3-0)
History of Labor in the United States. Examines history of
American workers, the unions they organized and
considers the changing nature of work. (*)
HIST 413 American West 3(3-0)
Role of the individual and the group in the development of
the frontier into the 20th century. Prerequisite: permission
of instructor. (*)
HIST 414 The American Civil War 3(3-0)
Social, cultural, and political developments that caused
the sectional crisis, secession, and war. War coverage
includes military strategy, politics, diplomacy, and
emancipation. (*)
HIST 415 Historical Biography 3(3-0)
Introduction to biography as a form of history. Students
select, study and critique the lives of great men and
women. (*)
HIST 417 Hollywood and History 3(3-0)
The course examines how Hollywood has treated
historical themes. What are the different factors that go
into film making decisions? Prerequisites: junior or senior
standing or permission of instructor. (F,E)
HIST 427 (WS 427) Women & Gender in European
History 3(3-0)
Examines impact of women and ideas about gender on
aspects of European history since 1500 and examines
impact of historical changes on women and gender.
Prerequisites: HIST 103 or permission of instructor. (*)
HIST 428 (SOC, WS 428) Women & Work 3(3-0)
Examines historical and contemporary issues for women
of various economic, social, and ethnic groups, especially
in the US; examines gender ideologies about paid, unpaid
work. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing or permission
of instructor. (*)
HIST 444 The Lincoln Brigades: American
Involvement in the Spanish Civil War 3(3-0)
American involvement in the Spanish Civil War was
mainly a volunteer effort. The class investigates those
who fought for the Spanish Republic. Prerequisites: junior
or senior standing or permission of instructor. (*)
HIST 446 History of Empires (500-1500) 3(3-0)
Survey of the rise of great empires of the world, including
Arab, Gupta, T’ang, Sung, and Yuan empires to 1500. (*)
HIST 447 History of the Decline of Empires (1500-
Present) 3(3-0)
Survey of the decline of empires and the impact of
European conquest in all areas of the world. WWI and
WWII are included in this course. (*)
HIST 456 Medieval Europe 3(3-0)
Changes and continuities, important events, movements,
and social and cultural changes of the medieval period of
European history. (S)
HIST 457 Early Modern Europe 3(3-0)
Important events, movements, and social changes of the
early modern period of European history, including the
Renaissance, Reformation, Absolutism, the Scientific
Revolution, and the Enlightenment. (F)
HIST 458 Modern Europe 3(3-0)
Important changes and continuities in recent European
history, including the effects of the Industrial Revolution,
Victorian culture and society, science and technology,
rivalries, and fascism. (S)
HIST 468 Military History 3(3-0)
Introduction to military history from 1700 to the present.
Covers changes in policy, structural organization,
planning, strategies, technology, and social impact. (S/E)
HIST 489 (CS 489) Borderlands 3(3-0)
History of the Mexican cession to the United States from
its Indian and Hispanic origins to the present. Prerequisite:
CS/HIST 136 or HIST 201 or HIST 202 or HIST 211,
or permission of instructor. (*)
HIST 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: junior or senior status with adequate
preparation and permission of instructor. (*) Repeatable
HIST 493 Seminar 3(3-0)
Seminar devoted to special topics and issues in history;
emphasis on research paper. Prerequisites: HIST 300 or
permission of instructor. (S)
HIST 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
An individualized program of study designed by a ranked
full-time Historian for a History major or minor. Prerequisite:
History major or minor and permission of
instructor. (*)
HIST 498 Internship (3-6 VAR)
For advanced students. Practical experience through
internship with museums, libraries with historical
collections, and other community organizations. Prerequisites:
junior or senior standing and departmental
permission. (*) Repeatable (6)
GRADUATE COURSES
HIST 513 Frontier America 3(3-0)
Analysis of the role of the frontier in the development of
America. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*)
HIST 558 Modern Europe 3(3-0)
Important changes and controversies in recent European
history, including the effects of the Industrial Revolution,
Victorian culture and society, science and technology,
rivalries, and fascism. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (S)
HIST 589 Borderlands 3(3-0)
History of the Mexican cession to the United States from
its Indian and Hispanic origin to the present. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. (*)
HIST 591 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*)
HIST 593 Seminar 3(3-0)
Seminar devoted to specific areas and issues in history;
emphasis on research paper. Prerequisite: graduate
standing (*)
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