SPRING 2009 Course Description Guide
100 Western Thought to 1600
(HS) A. Taylor
TuTh 4:00-4:50
Lecture with discussion sections. This course will introduce you to developments in the intellectual, cultural and religious traditions of the west from the ancient world to the Protestant Reformation. We will read and discuss major works, including Homer’s Iliad, Greek tragedy, and Augustine’s Confessions, in their historical contexts and also consider their influence on western thought until the present by examining their interpretation in novels, film and other media. Assignments will include a midterm, quizzes and a final.
101 Western Thought Since 1600
(HS) J. Heuer
TuTh 11:15-12:05
Lecture with discussion sections. This course is an introduction to the social, political, cultural, and economic forcers that have shaped civilization in the Western world from the seventeenth century to the present. Major topics will include the origins of the modern sovereign state, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, the social upheavals of the industrial revolution, nationalism and the rise of mass politics, the First and Second World Wars, and the rebuilding of Europe after 1945. Readings: textbook and substantial primary sources, short papers and exams.
101H Honors Section for Western Thought Since 1600
(HS) T. Lang
TuTh 1:00-2:15
This course investigates the intellectual history of modern Europe. We will explore some of the key ideas that have shaped the western tradition, placing them in their historical contexts and tracing their development from the Scientific Revolution into the twentieth century. We will take our texts from writers such as Descartes and Pascal, Voltaire and Rousseau, Marx and Darwin, Nietzsche and Freud, Woolf and Camus. We will also venture beyond conventional texts to explore developments in music, the visual arts and film. Students will read deeply in the primary sources and participate in class discussions. They will write a number of short essays, make oral presentations, and write a major term paper based on original research. (4 units).
101 Western Thought Since 1600
(HS) Staff
TuTh 1:00-2:15
This is an Orchard Hill Central RAP course.
110 Problems in World Civilization Before 1500
(HS G) B. Bunk
MW 2:30-3:20
Lecture with discussion sections. This course is devoted to the history of the human experience across the globe from the earliest civilizations up to c. 1550 CE. In order to provide a coherent narrative this course will focus on the way religion influences and directs the political and social development of civilizations. We shall examine different case studies ranging from Mesoamerica to Japan but always thinking in terms of that central theme. The readings of the course focus on primary sources in order to better analyze and understand the diversity of global norms and values and the way they change over time. The course work will emphasize the development of critical thinking and writing skills. Assignments include two exams, two quizzes and multiple short writing assignments. This class fulfills the following requirements: pre-1500 and non-western requirements for the history major as well as the historical studies and global perspective portion of the general education program
112 Introduction to World Religions
(IG) B. Ogilvie
MW 9:05-9:55
Religions may have divine origins, but religious belief and practice, like everything else human, have their own histories. In this course we will consider the origins and development of seven major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We will also consider other religious traditions, the new religions of the twentieth century, and the confrontations and conversations between different religions. We will examine not only religious belief but also ritual practice and the place of religion in society and culture. This course does not advocate any religion, nor does it advocate atheism; it remains agnostic about the divine inspiration of religious traditions. Rather, it focuses on addressing religion within a comparative, academic perspective. We will look at the history of academic study of religion and develop a vocabulary for talking about religion. The course thus approaches religious traditions from two perspectives: understanding religion from within--from the believer's perspective—and from outside, as a historical and social phenomenon. By the end of the course, students should understand how religious traditions remain a vital part of life even in an increasingly secular and ecumenical world.
120 Latin American Civilization: Colonial Period
(HS G) J. Hernandez
TuTh 9:30-10:20
Lecture with discussion sections. The purpose of this course is to survey the history of colonial Latin America by examining the encounters between Europeans and the Indigenous peoples of the Americas over the course of three centuries. The class will consider the reciprocal effects of this contact with respect to European civilization; three hundred years of contact, conflict, and colonialism. Opposing viewpoints and historiographical debates will set the tone for most of our discussions and a number of themes will guide our semester together: the role of Indigenous peoples, problems with colonization, historiographical interpretations of the past, and the process and problems of nation-building. Final grade will consist of a map quiz, midterm, final, 1 book review, pop quizzes, and class attendance.
121 Latin American Civilization: National Period
(HS G) J. Wolfe
MW 9:05-9:55
Lecture with discussion sections. This course examines the creation of modern Latin America, concentrating on struggles over land and labor, the creation of nation-states, and the conflicts within those states over issues of citizenship and social justice. The course also addresses the contentious role the United States has played in the region.
H04- Honors Section for History 121
J. Wolfe
M 1:25-2:15
This honors section of History 121 carries an additional credit. Each week we will meet to discuss both primary and secondary sources that dovetail with course lectures from the previous week. Students will prepare 1-3 page reaction papers that combine information from the lectures and standard and colloquium readings. Students will also be responsible for a final presentation that critiques and modifies one of the class lectures using the additional readings.
131 Middle East History II
(HS G) M. Wilson
TuTh 4:00-5:15
Lecture. This course is about the Middle East since 1500. First it situates Middle Eastern history in the context of the European "discovery" of the Americas and the consequent shift in world trade
from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. Thereafter we look at Middle Eastern history in its own right and as effected by the 19th century revolution in communications and production. The course focuses on the Ottoman Empire and the rise of nationalism, Zionism, and Islamic fundamentalism in the context of
imperialism before and after World Wars I and II. Final grades will be based on several short papers and a final exam.
140 European History 1500-1815
(HS) T. Lang
MW 2:30-3:20
Lecture with discussion sections. A survey of European history, 1500-1815. Topics include the Renaissance in Italy and northern Europe, the age of overseas exploration, the Reformation, the rise of the modern state, the
Scientific Revolution, Europe's commercial expansion, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Students will write a number of short papers, a mid-term and a final exam.
150 Development of American Civilization to 1876
(HS) L. Richards
MW 10:10-11:00
Lecture with discussion sections. Covers the period from 1450 to 1877. Emphasis is not on names and dates but rather on the forces that shaped American history such as the shortage of labor and the abundance of land, slavery, racism, capitalism, and “democracy.” Reader and four paperbacks. Midterm and final, plus extensive section work.
151 Development of American Civilization Since 1876
(HS) R.Weir
MW 2:30-3:20
Lecture with discussion sections. A survey of social, political, and diplomatic developments in U.S. history since Reconstruction. Topics include late nineteenth-century industrialization and urbanization, progressive reform, the U.S. rise to world power, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II and the Cold War, the U.S.-Vietnam War, the 1960s, and the period from the Nixon to the Clinton presidency. Discussion section work will entail writing approximately eight one-page response papers based on assigned readings. There will be two or three examination on lecture material.
161 History of Africa Since 1500
(HS G) J. Bowman
TuTh 9:30-10:20
Lecture with discussion sections. Topics to be covered include African and European imperialism, colonialism, nationalism, and independence. The main objective of the course is to assess how these developments have changed the lives and cultures of African people. Requirements include: two exams, short essays, weekly reading and participation. No pre-requisites.
181 Western Science and Technology II: from the Scientific Revolution to the Cold War
(HS) L. Owens
TuTh 9:30-10:20
Lecture with discussion sections. This sequel to History 180 surveys Western Science and Technology in their cultural context from the Scientific Revolution to the Cold War. The course introduces students to key scientific ideas of the modern age. Important subjects include the social organization of science, the creation of the laboratory as the key site for the production of scientific knowledge, and the development of the “techno-science” that gave rise to industrial R & D and produced the technological infrastructure of modern life. No pre-requisites, although previous exposure to a course in modern European or American history is helpful.
253 Asian Pacific American History: 1850-
(HS U) R. Chu
TuTh 11:15-12:30
This is an introductory survey course on the history of Asian Pacific Americans (A/P/A) within the broader historical context of imperialism in the Asia-Pacific region. We will compare and contrast the historical experiences of specific groups of the A/P/A community; namely, those of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Hmong), Asian Indian, and Pacific Islander descent. The objective of the course is to provide the students with a fundamental understanding of A/P/A history that is inextricably linked to the goal of the United States to establish military, economic, and cultural hegemony in the world as seen through its colonial and neo-colonial policies both in the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. Thematically, the course will focus on imperialism, migration, race and racism, class, gender, sexuality, immigration, colonialism, post-colonialism, nationalism, ethnicity, globalization, and transnationalism.
297A Crusades and the Image of Islam
R. Sullivan
MWF 11:15-12:05
Lecture. The medieval crusades and the image of Muslims and Islam in early historiography, theology and especially literature, e.g. The Song of Roland, Wolfram’s, Willeham, and Arabic accounts. How European views and the East contributed to European expansion and self-definition. Class discussions and all texts in English.
298Y/UMASS 298Y – INTERNSHIPS!!!!
Contact Maria Abunnasr at internships@history.umass.edu office: Herter 603
Practicum, mandatory pass/fail credits. Are you interested in exploring history related to work, gaining job experience, establishing career contacts, building your resume, and developing professional confidence? Through an internship you can do all this while earning academic credit. Internships can be conducted locally, regionally, or nationally, and some paid positions are available. You can hold an internship in history or other fields, and the department’s internship advisor can help you find one that works with your interest and schedule. 1-9 credits depending on number of hours worked.
297D The Grateful Dead in American Culture
R. Weir
MW 11:15-12:05
How Does the Song Go? The Grateful Dead as a Window into American Culture is a lecture, audiovisual, and discussion course that looks at American society and politics between 1965 and 1995 as reflected in American popular music, especially The Grateful Dead. Although no single individual, band, song, or movement can encapsulate the complexity of multiple decades of social change, the roots, production, the legacy of The Grateful Dead provide useful lenses through which to view many of the demographic, economic, political, and personal challenges facing Americans of varying backgrounds and ideologies. This course is designed to take a deeper look at the Zeitgeist of late 20th century American culture. As such, music is merely the vehicle through which we will apply scholarly analysis and illumine historical change. It is not a “tribute” to The Grateful Dead, a music appreciation course, or a pop culture apologia.
297N Slavery & Freedom in Antebellum America
B. Krauthamer
TuTh 2:30-3:45
This course examines the history of African-American slavery in the United States. The course covers the development of slavery during the era of the American Revolution, when principles of liberty and individual rights emerged as central to the new nation's identity. The course then focuses on the institution of slavery and the lives of enslaved people in the 19th-century and situate this history within the larger context of American history. Requirements include: readings, short paper and exams.
301 Ancient Rome
C. Barton
TuTh 11:15-12:30
Lecture. This course will examine the life of the ancient Romans from the origins of Rome to the collapse of the warrior confederacy in the Augustan Age. Emphasis will be placed on the way the peoples of this ancient Mediterranean society understood their universe. How were their concepts of honor and sacredness, hierarchy and equality, virility and femininity, freedom and dependence expressed in their etiquette, their warfare, their religion and their social political and economic life? We will look at the periods of the Struggle of the Orders, the imperialist expansion, the Slave Wars, the Gracchan reform movement, the civil wars, and the final collapse of the republic. Primary sources. Three papers and final essay exam.
303 Later Middle Ages
A. Taylor
TuTh 1-2:15
We will examine the cultural, religious and political history of the High and Later Middle Ages, focusing on themes such as the relationship of sacred and secular power, the interaction of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, religious movements, heresies, and persecution. We will read a variety of primary sources including accounts of the crusades from eastern and western perspectives, and the letters of Abelard and Heloise. Assessment will include quizzes, a midterm and research papers.
317 Russian Revolution
A. Altstadt
TuTh 9:30-10:45
Examines the Russian revolutionary tradition from the mid 19th century to the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and its consolidation in the 1920s. We will read plenty of original sources (in translation) and analyze revolutionaries' views of Russia's social, economic and political problems. Students will write on these documents in short assignments and in essay exams.
325 The Crisis of WWI
A. Donson
MWF 12:20-1:10
This class teaches the narrative of the First World War and evaluates theories about its causes and consequences. It explores why the war broke out and more specifically whether it was due to a general failure in European diplomacy, aggressive foreign policy aimed at solving Germany’s explosive domestic conflicts, or yearnings by all sorts for purification, heroism, and national aggrandizement. The course also investigates the social and political upheaval after August 1914, including war enthusiasm, the Burgfrieden (the party truce), the split in the Socialist Party, the front experience and its myths, the exploitation of occupied territories, the mobilization of women and youth, the corporatist solutions in industrial-labor relations, the vicious debates over war aims, the massive deprivation on the home front, and the workers’ movement that ended the war in revolution. Lastly, the course analyses the war’s consequences: the overthrow of the Prussian-German state, the inflation, the Versailles Treaty, the culture of defeat, the political instability of the Weimar Republic, and the mobilization of the Nazi Party.
330 English History to 1688
B. Levy
MWF 10:10-11:00
Lecture. This course will emphasize the development of the English state and its social, legal, and economic implications from the War of the Roses through the Glorious Revolution. Focus on the royal families and the families of husbandmen and women. Several paperbacks will be assigned and so will primary source reading in the library. Three or four papers, perhaps one exam, no final.
346 Modern China 20th Century
S. Schmalzer
TuTh 11:15-12:30
Lecture. China began the twentieth century with a Manchu emperor and ended it with a communist party committed to “market socialism.” The course will begin with several weeks devoted to the basic historical narrative that explains this enormous transformation. We will then focus on key readings that illustrate such important themes as nationalism, socialism, globalization, and struggles for democracy and labor reform. Requirements include one short test, several short papers, and a final project in which students use a topic of their own choosing (for example, sex, sports, science…) as a “window” into the main themes of twentieth-century Chinese history.
355 The Caribbean
J. Rausch
MWF 12:20-1:10
Lecture/discussion. Survey of the history of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico from the fifteenth century to the present. Topics include conquest and settlement, independence and colonialism, North American intervention, twentieth century dictators, and political and social revolution. Comparisons will be drawn between the islands and between the Caribbean Zone as a whole with the rest of Latin America. Several paperbacks Attendance at evening film series. One-hour exam and final. No prerequisites but History 120 or 121 helpful.
361 American Revolutionary Era
M. Miller
TuTh 11:15-12:30
The American Revolution ended two centuries of British rule for half of the empire's New World colonies and created the United States of America. The Revolutionary era was both exhilarating and disturbing - a time of progress for some, and dislocation for others. This course examines the origins, course and consequences of the American Revolution. We will look at the founding of our Republic as an intellectual debate, a social movement, a cultural event and a political revolution. Over the course of the semester, students will contribute to weekly class conversations (attendance and participation are mandatory), complete several short writing assignments, and complete a group project exploring implications of the Revolutionary era for contemporary America.
370 Contemporary U.S. History, 1975-present
C. Appy
MW 9:05-9:55
Lecture and discussion sections. This course explores contemporary U.S. history from 1975 to the present. Key topics include (1) foreign policy from the Iran hostage crisis to the "Global War on Terrorism," (2) the rise of the New Right from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush, (3) social and cultural controversies involving race, class, gender, and sexuality, (4) changing values and consciousness in the age of the internet and a global economy.
379 American West Expansion
(HS U) H. Cox Richardson
MW 11:15-12:05
Lecture with discussion sections. This course will examine the realities and the myths of the American West from sixteenth-century European dreams of a Western paradise to the rise of today’s “cowboy diplomacy.” Primary source readings will cover the Pilgrims, Daniel Boone, Black Hawk, and cowboys. Films—including “Stagecoach,” High Noon,” and “Unforgiven” – will enable students to examine changing representations of the West in American culture. Requirements include class attendance, participation in discussion section, a midterm, a term paper and a final exam.
386 World War II
B. Bunk
MW 1:25-2:15
In many ways World War II changed the course of world history. This class is a global study of the Second World War with an emphasis on examining the conflict from an international perspective. It is not a military history, although important combat operations will be discussed. Instead the focus will be on exploring the multiple effects of the conflict on local, national and international communities. Assignments include multiple writing assignments and exams.
389 U.S. Women’s History since 1890
(HS U) L. Lovett
TuTh 1:00-1:50
Lecture with discussion sections. Explores the relationship of women to the social, cultural, economic and political developments shaping American society from 1890 to the present. Examines women’s paid and unpaid labor, family life and sexuality, feminist movements and women’s consciousness; emphasis on how class, race, ethnicity, and sexual choice have affected women’s historical experience. Reading will be drawn from primary and secondary sources. Student evaluation will be based upon participation, papers, and a final exam.
391D History of Slavery in the U.S. Constitution & American Politics, 1787-1860
D. Mayo-Bobee
TuTh 2:30-3:45
Lecture with student participation. This course will examine slavery in U.S. politics from the drafting of the Constitution through Southern secession. Students will peruse debates at the Constitutional Convention and research the emergence of proslavery and antislavery politics in the early national and antebellum periods. Along with important developments in national politics and foreign diplomacy, we will also look at the impact of court decisions and congressional compromise measures. Students will read at least two secondary texts in addition to researching and interpreting primary sources available in print and digital formats through the course website, and the W.E.B. Dubois Library’s microform collection and Special Collection archives. Examinations will include one historiographical response essay, one topical research essay, a one-hour exam, several research/transcription projects, and a presentation of students’ research papers. Regular attendance and participation are mandatory.
393D Soviet Domination in East-Central Europe 1939-1989.
J. Tyszkiewicz
TuTh 2:30-3:45
After the Second World War, Eastern and Central European societies experienced Soviet political dominance and the rule of communist governments. It is interesting to compare the ideological influence of communism in the so-called “Soviet Bloc” from 1945 to 1989 and to show political, social and economic changes in those countries during that time. The course focuses also on an attitude of societies towards an imposed communist system with putting stress on efforts of social resistance against communists in the GDR, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia in 1953, Hungary and Poland 1956, Prague Spring 1968, Poland 1968, 1970, 1976 and during the “Solidarity” movement. Last but not least, reasons of a decline and a collapse of the system in the 1980s are to be discussed.
393N Germany Since 1945
J. Olsen
TuTh 11:15-12:30
This course is a comparative study of East and West German history. We will examine Germany from both an international and domestic perspective – as part of the Cold War and as unique individual societies. Topics covered will include post-war reconstruction; the creation of two separate states; economic developments in each state; cultural life in East and West Germany; attempts to come to terms with the past; youth rebellion; reconciliation; and unification. We will look at a variety of primary and secondary sources, including several novels and films. Student evaluation will be based upon a midterm exam, a final exam, quizzes, and a research paper.
394DH Dictators in Spanish America
J. Rausch
MWF 10:10-11:00
Honors Seminar (four credits). From Simón Bolivar to Hugo Chávez, dictators have occupied prominent positions in the governments of Spanish American republics. The aim of this course is to give students training in research and writing around the unitary theme of this political phenomenon. The work will include discussion of articles and books examining theories of authoritarian rule, heroes and hero cults in Spanish America. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating historical literature, organizing ideas, preparing papers and presenting oral reports. Requirements will include several short reviews and a ten-page research paper due some weeks before the end of the semester. Because the work will require a larger investment of time and effort than the typical undergraduate course, it is designated for four credits and honors.
394SH Race and Atrocious Wars
J. Higginson
MW 11:15-12:30
Honors seminar (four credits). Power and violence have played an integral part in shaping the lives and expectations of people in the United States and South Africa for well over two centuries. Despite protracted periods of state terror and mass civil disobedience, both countries are still struggling to make popular elections and the drafting of new laws by means of constitutional procedure the only legitimate means of political contest. But as the recent history of both countries demonstrate, for sufficiently different reasons, violent forms of contest or unconstitutional forms of elite intervention can vitiate democratic procedure.
This course is designed to help students better understand the social origins and the historic evolution of the present racial crisis in both countries. While there is evidence that the most glaring features of South African apartheid and American segregation are receding, a great deal of confusion remains about whether both forms of racial exclusion were coincidental misfortunes or cruel and deliberate instances of social engineering. This misunderstanding turns largely on misconceptions about the role of violence in maintaining the existing social order in both societies. The refusal of former presidents P.W. Botha and F.W. DeKlerk and the Afrikaner Nationalist party to continue to cooperate with South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission between 1997 and 1999 and desultory intervention of the United States Supreme Court in determining the outcome of the popular vote in Florida during the Presidential election of 2000 are excellent illustrations of the kind of selective amnesia that continues to feed confusion about past events. Three essays on required reading and a topic paper based on primary sources.
397L Comparative Law
D. Gordon
TuTh 1:00-2:15
The U.S. Constitution compared to foreign constitutions. U.S. Supreme Court compared to other constitutional courts around the world. American legal culture compared to foreign societies. Issues such as affirmative action and abortion viewed in international and comparative perspective. Students required to do massive amounts of legal and historical reading and to write papers on challenging topics.
426 The Irish Experience
L. McNeil
TuTh 9:30-10:45
Lecture. This course will examine the economic, political and social developments in Ireland, from the Act of Union to “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland. In particular we will focus on the divisive issues of land ownership, religious sectarianism and the articulation of a national identity as we chart Ireland’s progress from a British colony to any independent state. We will also discuss Irish emigration to America, and the influence of Irish-American nationalism or Irish political movements.
491H Cultural Revolution in China
S. Schmalzer
Tu 2:30-5:00
HONORS seminar (4 units). This course will be an in-depth investigation of China’s Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), in which Mao Zedong urged the people to wrest control away from the Communist Party itself and recreate Chinese culture and society based on revolutionary principles. What motivated people, and particularly youth, to participate in activities that often brought suffering to themselves and their families
and destruction to China's cherished cultural sites? What were the ideals they strove to realize, and to what extent can anything they did be considered in positive light? How has the Cultural Revolution been remembered in years since? In addition to reading scholarly articles and watching documentary films, students will explore many primary sources, including memoirs, propaganda posters, newspaper articles, and writings from Chairman Mao. Requirements will include short weekly assignments and one research paper. Prior exposure to Chinese history will be helpful but not required.
497T Theories & Methods of Oral history
J. Berkman
TuTh 2:30-3:45
Meets with 697T
The purpose of this combined graduate and advanced undergraduate course is to familiarize students with the evolution of scholarship on oral history theory and methods over the past several decades and offer training in oral history practice. The focus of oral history work will be the experience of first and second-generation immigrants in the US and what being American meant and means to these individuals. No limitation is placed on the country of origin or the specific US site of destination. Since students undertake oral histories of individuals as part of course requirements, ease of meeting with the narrator will likely orient attention to northeast residents. Assigned readings will draw from scholarship on oral history theory and methods (including ethical and legal issues) and on immigrant experience and reflections. Students will undertake additional research relevant to the first and second-generation immigrant whom they interview. A graduate assistant will provide help with oral history technologies. Course Requirements: a 6-8 page essay on assigned readings and a transcribed and annotated oral history with introductory essay.
JUNIOR YEAR WRITING SEMINARS
(591-595)
591H Sacrifice & Martyrdom
C. Barton
TuTh 1:00-2:15
This course will look at ideas of human sacrifice, martyrdom and suicide. We will look at comparative material from several different cultures (Greek and Roman, ancient Hebrew, Huron and Aztec, German and Japanese) from the ancient to the modern world. We will deal with such topics as the notions of and history of sacrifice, suicide and martyrdom, the relationship of sacrifices to executions, the slaughter of children on the altar, the sacrificial deaths of kings and gods, the warriors' death for his lord, the Irish Hunger Strikers, the Suicide Bombers of the modern Middle East. There will be three papers.
593E Mexican Expulsions in the U.S.
J. Hernandez
TuTh 1-2:15
This course examines the expulsion and deportation of the Mexican-origin populace in the US during the mid nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries. The repatriations of this population to the country of Mexico after the Mexican American War (1846-1848), early 20th century economic downturns (1907 & 1920-1923), and following the Great Depression (1929) constitute the historiographical cases that we will examine. The expulsion and subsequent repatriation of Mexican peoples can tell us much about how the USA “imagines” itself in opposition to other immigrant groups that it does not chose to eject. By expelling the “other” the US is simultaneously articulating a vision of what it is by what it is not, particularly in racialized terms. As such, this lecture and discussion course explores the ways that national identity formation has been constructed, represented and contested by examining the largest expulsions in US history and its adjoining historiography. Student presentations, active class participation, and various writing assignments will be required, including a 20 page research paper that examines a contemporary case of deportation from a historical perspective.
594J Slavery in Early Republic
L. Richards
MWF 9:05-9:55
Until the Civil War the United States was a slaveholding republic. The president was usually a slaveholder, the Speaker of the House was usually a slaveholder, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was usually a slaveholder. How many slaves did these men own? How did they treat them? And how did their ownership of slaves affect their behavior? That will be the focus of the course. Each student will write three papers, 8 to 10 pages long.
594 Y Bunker Hill
B. Levy
MWF 1:25-2:15
We will focus on the 1775 battle, the run up to it, the Massachusetts and English military systems, the battle's aftermath and political implications. We will read four paperbacks. This will not just be military history, but include the relationship between the military and social order of England and Massachusetts and the role of the military in the British Empire. One question is how are men trained to kill? In pursuing such issues, the
course will emphasize the use of primary sources. Lots of writing. Three short papers (5 to 7 pages) and a long, capstone paper (15-30 pages).
594Z Black Women & Politics in the 19th Century U.S.
B. Krauthamer
TuTh 11:15-12:30
This writing seminar focuses on the ways in which African American women defined and engaged political issues in the 19th century. Topics covered include: abolition, women's suffrage, public health, labor movements and education. Students will read both primary sources and current scholarship. Students will write a series of short papers and a longer, final paper.
595C Conflicts in Early American History 1786-1860
D. Mayo-Bobee
TuTh 11:15-12:30
Have we ever been able to “just get along” politically? To answer this question, it is important to understand the history of U.S. politics, especially when politicians and political analysts delve into historical analyses and comparisons every election year. This course answers this question by looking at the emergence of partisan politics in Post-Revolutionary America. Along with the formation of political parties, the controversial Election of 1800, and the creation of the partisan press, students will look at the drafting of the Constitution, precedent setting legal decisions, and crucial divisions over slavery that appeared in antebellum politics. Topics discussed also include U.S. presidents, sectionalism, opposition to the War of 1812, secession as a response to policy disputes, and the coming of the Civil War. Coursework involves reading secondary texts and primary sources in addition to research and transcription projects, response essays, and presentation of research projects. Research materials are available in archival collections and accessible in print and digital formats through the course website and the W.E.B. Dubois Library’s microform and Special Collection archives. Participation is encouraged and regular attendance is required.
Courses that will satisfy the NON-WESTERN requirement for the HISTORY MAJOR:
Courses that will satisfy the NON-WESTERN requirement for the HISTORY MAJOR:
History 110 Problems of World Civilization before 1500 B. Bunk MW 2:30-3:20
History 112 Intro World Religions B.Ogilvie MW 9:05-9:55
History 120 Latin American Civilization: Colonial Period J. Hernandez TuTh 9:30-10:20
History 121 Latin America-Colonial Pd J. Wolfe MW 9:05-10:10
History 131 Middle East History II M. Wilson TuTh 4:00-5:15
History 161 History of Africa Since 1500 J. Bowman TuTh 9:30- 10:20
History 297A Crusades and the Image of Islam R. Sullivan MWF 11:15-12:05
History 346 Mod China 20th Century S. Schmalzer TuTh 11:15-12:30
History 355 The Caribbean J. Rausch MWF 12:20-1:10
History 394DH Dictators in Spanish America J.Rausch MWF 10:10-11:00
History 394SH Race and Atrocious Wars J. Higginson MW 11:15-12:30
History 491H Cultural Revolution in China S.Schmalzer Tu 2:30-5:00
History 593E Mexican Expulsions in the U.S. J. Hernandez TuTh 1:00-2:15
Courses the will satisfy the PRE-1500 requirement for the HISTORY MAJOR:
History 100 Western Thought to 1600 A. Taylor TuTh 4:00-4:50
History 110 Problems in World Civilization before 1500 B. Bunk MW 2:30-3:20
History 112 Introductions to World Religions B. Ogilvie MW 9:05-9:55
History 297A Crusades and the Image of Islam R. Sullivan MWF 11:15-12:05
History 301 Ancient Rome C. Barton TuTh 11:15-12:30
History 303 Later Middle Ages A.Taylor TuTh 1:00-2:15
History 330 English History to 1688 B. Levy MWF 10:10-11:00
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