111. The Making of the West (3 hours)
A history of Western Civilizations from their Near Eastern origins through the formation of overseas empires, emphasizing the distinctive traditions and ideals that have come to define societies as Western.

112. The West and the Modern World (3 hours)
A globally conscious history of the social, political, and intellectual forces of the modern West. The development of distinct religious, regional, and cultural identities is emphasized, as is the West’s role in shaping the modern world.

165. Problems in American History (3 hours)
A topical introduction to some of the major problems in American history from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries. The course focuses on efforts to deal with a single problem or issue particular to American history. Topics studied have included freedom, religion in public life, war and diplomacy, laws and constitutions, and race.

295. The Historian’s Craft (3 hours)
Prerequisites: HIS 111, 112, or 165, and sophomore standing.
An introduction to basic historical vocabulary, historiography, source materials, and research and literary methodologies in the discipline of history, with a rigorous emphasis on analytical and writing skills. Required for the major. Majors are strongly encouraged to take this course during their sophomore year and are required to take it before their senior year.

301. Ancient History: The Near East and Greece (3 hours)
A study of the rise of civilization in the Near East, its flowering in Greece, and its merging into a Mediterranean culture.

302. Ancient History: Rome (3 hours)
A study of the rise of Rome in the Italian peninsula, Roman hegemony over the ancient world, and the empire's final dissolution.

310. The Middle Ages (3 hours)
A survey of the medieval world: the rise of Christianity and the Germanic West; the apogee of medieval civilization with Gothic architecture, scholasticism, and the chivalric tradition; and the late medieval impact of technology, commerce, and the nation-state.

315. Early Modern Europe (3 hours)
A comparative study of the intellectual, religious, political, and social structures and movements that defined Europe’s distinct identity between the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries. Themes include the development of Renaissance thought, conflicts over religion and devotion during the Reformation, the growth of the monarchial state and conflicts between absolutism and constitutionalism, the birth of Europe’s colonial empires, and the rise of rationalism and secularism.

317. Europe in the Nineteenth Century (3 hours)
A general history of Western and Central Europe in the century after the Congress of Vienna, emphasizing the politics and diplomacy of the major European states.

318. Twentieth Century Europe (3 hours)
A general history of twentieth-century Europe, emphasizing totalitarianism’s threats to liberal institutions and ideals in continental Europe.

320. Medieval England (3 hours)
The development of England under the Norman and Plantagenet dynasties (1066-1485) with emphasis on evolving political, social, and economic institutions.

321. Early Modern Britain (3 hours)
A study of the peoples of the British Isles from the close of the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. Topics include the development of distinct religious, cultural and national identities in Britain, the causes and consequences of Britain's constitutional conflicts, the quest for a colonial empire, and the origins of the Industrial Revolution.

322. Modern Britain (3 hours)
A comparative study of the peoples of the British Isles since the eighteenth century with emphases on the Industrial Revolution and the expansion and subsequent collapse of Britain’s empire.

324. Sub-Saharan Africa to Independence (3 hours) (Same as AFR 324)
A study of sub-Saharan Africa before and during imperialism, with an emphasis on social and cultural history. Literature, anthropology, and sociology are used to examine the effects of European rule on African cultures.

325. Revolution and Its Legacy in France (3 hours)
A detailed study of the French Revolution, followed by a broader study of how the revolution's liberal, egalitarian, secular, and  assimilationist ideals have defined and often polarized public life in France since 1789.

327. The Rise of Modern Russia (3 hours)
A history of the political, social, economic, religious, and intellectual development of Kievan and Muscovite Russia and the formation and ascendancy of the Russian Empire to 1855.

328. The Russian Empire and the Soviet Regime (3 hours)
Russian history since 1856, with emphasis on social, political, and diplomatic developments, the Russian Revolution, and the rise of the Soviet State.

330. The First and Second World Wars (3 hours)
An examination of the technology, military campaigns, war aims of the belligerents, and development of strategy and tactics during and between the world wars of the twentieth century.

332. An Intellectual History of Modern Europe (3 hours)
A study of the Western identity in its rational, romantic, and existential forms, emphasizing the relation of ideas to social change since the Renaissance.

333. Russian History Study Tour (3 hours)
Prerequisite: One HIS course or permission of the instructor.
A study tour to historic and cultural points of interest in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and one other Russian city. Seminars, to be conducted both abroad and on campus, may include such topics as the history of the Kremlin; post-Cold War Russian society; Peter the Great and the westernization of Russia, and the like. Several papers are required. The travel component of this course may be offered during May Term or between Fall and Spring semesters. If the latter, students will officially enroll in and complete the work for the course during the Spring term.

340. Critical Themes in Western Civilization (3 hours)
A course addressing crucial themes that transcend conventional fields of Western history. The course will be team-taught by several or all members of the History Department and examines themes common to several historical areas.

352. Colonial and Revolutionary America (3 hours)
The development of a noticeably American society from its European, African, and Indian roots. Topics include cultural interaction, early Chesapeake and New England settlements, mercantilism, the Great Awakening, and the causes of revolution.

353. Jeffersonian and Jacksonian America (3 hours)
An examination of the early republic. Attention is paid to political, social, and economic topics, including the Constitution and political parties, reform movements, revivalism, slavery, westward expansion, industrialism, and democratic and republican ideologies.

354. Frontier and Indian History (3 hours)
A survey of eastern North American Indians and their relationship with Europeans on the frontier from earliest contact to the Indian Removal of the 1830s. Topics include Indian culture and society, changes in Euro-Indian relationships over time, and the impact of the frontier on European-American history.

356. The Civil War and Reconstruction (3 hours) (Same as AFR 356)
A study of the causes of the American Civil War, the major military campaigns and engagements, and the problems of the nation after the war.

361. The Old South (3 hours) (Same as AFR 361)
A study of the American South from the beginnings of European settlement to the Civil War. Slavery, the development of southern culture, and other topics are emphasized.

362. The New South (3 hours) (Same as AFR 362)
A study of the American South from Reconstruction to the present. Race relations, the evolution of southern culture, and other topics are emphasized.

363. African American History (3 hours) (Same as AFR 363)
An overview of the African American experience with emphasis on the following topics: life under slavery; conditions among free blacks during the antebellum period; actions of blacks during the Civil War and Reconstruction; reactions of blacks to the rise of virulent white racism after Reconstruction; and the roots, achievements, and transformation of the civil rights movement.

365. History of Georgia (3 hours)
A political, economic, social, and cultural survey of Georgia from its founding to the present day.

370. Intellectual History of America (3 hours)
A study of the main economic, political, religious, and social ideas that have shaped American history from its European origins to the present.

377. U.S. Women’s History, Colonial Era to the Present (3 hours) (Same as WGS 377)
A study of the meaning and place of women in U.S. society from the colonial era to the present by reading major secondary works and selected primary documents in the field. Students will address major themes in U.S. women's history, including family, sexuality, work, and reform, within the broader context of American history. In addition, this course addresses the historiography, implications, methodologies, and future directions of the discipline.

380. Changing Interpretations of American History (3 hours)
A survey of American historians and their changing interpretations of the major periods and events in American history.

401. Practicum in Public History (1-3 hours)
Prerequisites: HIS 165, 295, and permission of the instructor. A research-oriented internship on a topic of local or regional historical interest, culminating in a written project appropriate to the topic addressed.  The course does not count towards the minimum credit requirements for the 30-hour major r the 15-hour minor.

481. Seminar on Selected Topics in American History (3 hours)
A seminar involving reading, discussion, and independent research of a specific topic in American history.

491. Seminar on Selected Topics of European History (3 hours)
A seminar involving reading, discussion, and independent research of a specific topic in European history.

495. Research Seminar in History (3 hours)
Prerequisite: HIS 295 and senior status or consent of the instructor.
A course restricted to students majoring in history. Emphasizing intensive research conducted by the individual student and directed by instructors, the seminar enables students to compare historical methods and perspectives, to examine specific historical problems, and to sharpen their skills as researchers and writers.