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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 80 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

Course descriptions include the course number, course title, and important text. Many courses will also include attribute codes (ATTR:). An attribute is a code used to indicate a special requirement that the course will meet (i.e., requirements for a major, a minor, for core, etc.) and will be important for monitoring a student’s progress toward his or her degree. A list of the attribute codes and descriptions follows:

Note that all course offerings are not scheduled every semester.
 

French
  

  • FREN - 102. Fundamentals of French II


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of FREN 101  

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 101  or equivalent.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • FREN - 201. Intermediate French I


    3 credit(s)
    A thorough review of the structures of the French language, supplemented by selected readings. Emphasis will be placed on the oral aspect of the language.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 101  and FREN 102  or evidence of having successfully completed at least two years’ study of French on the secondary level.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • FREN - 202. Intermediate French II


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of FREN 201 

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 201 
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • FREN - 301. French Conversation I


    3 credit(s)
    This course is intended for those students who have a good knowledge of written French but who have had limited opportunity to hear and speak it. Class work will consist of building the vocabulary of everyday speech with a view towards an active vocabulary and giving confidence in oral expression.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 201  and FREN 202  or equivalent.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • FREN - 302. French Conversation II


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of the work of French Conversation I but with stress upon more complicated structures, more extensive and specialized vocabularies. The aim is to prepare the student for increased ease and ability to carry on day-to-day activities in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 201  and FREN 202 , or equivalent.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • FREN - 305. French Study Travel Course


    3 credit(s)
    This academically oriented course will be taught in French and consist of coursework followed by an intensive travel student component in a selected French-speaking country. Orientation meetings, research, lectures and discussions will prepare students for an informed field experience. Upon return, students present a project/research paper and portfolio based on their cultural, historical, socio-economic knowledge acquired abroad. Students may repeat this course for credit if subject matter differs. Travel costs are paid in full by students. The cost varies each semester. This course will fulfill a language requirement and count toward a major or minor in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  and permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFD, GLST, ILST, MULT, ISP)
  

  • FREN - 310. Advanced French Conversation


    3 credit(s)
    Advanced oral work through class discussion of selected topics and creation of dialogues. Intensive pronunciation work.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301  and FREN 302  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • FREN - 330. French Civilization


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the factors and forces that made Modern French Civilization.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, ILST, ISP)
  

  • FREN - 340. Civilization of Québec


    3 credit(s)
    A study of Québec, through its history, geography, arts and literature, political, and social structures. Various social justice concepts, such as human rights, equality, equity, and the status of minorities, will inform our study of historical events as we consider a number of questions. What happens when the colonizer becomes the colonized? What are the consequences when cultural imperialism becomes a guiding principle of government? Do the rights of minority populations outweigh commitment to the common good?

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301  or equivalent.
    Attribute: ARTS, CFJ, FSCL, GLST, ILST, ISP, REB
  

  • FREN - 341. Civilization of Québec in English


    3 credit(s)
    A study of Québec, through its history, geography, arts and literature, political, and social structures. Various social justice concepts, such as human rights, equality, equity, and the status of minorities, will inform our study of historical events as we consider a number of questions. What happens when the colonizer becomes the colonized? What are the consequences when cultural imperialism becomes a guiding principle of government? Do the rights of minority populations outweigh commitment to the common good? Taught in English. This course will not fulfill any of the French major or minor requirements.

    Attribute: ARTS, CFJ, GLST, ILST, ISP, REB
  

  • FREN - 360. Introduction to French Literature


    3 credit(s)
    Reading and analysis of texts of different genres, which will be selected primarily from the works of modern French authors. In order to develop further the oral skills, class discussions will be conducted in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301  or equivalent.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, FRLT)
  

  • FREN - 370. Introduction to French Drama


    3 credit(s)
    This course constitutes an introduction to French Literature through the medium of the Drama.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, FRLT)
  

  • FREN - 380. The Short Story


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to French literature through the medium of one of its most important genres. With an important emphasis on oral work on the part of the student, the course will be conducted in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, FRLT)
  

  • FREN - 400. Topics in French


    3 credit(s)
    An in-depth study of specialized topics in French. This course may be taken more than once with different subject matter and it is intended for the advanced student in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 302 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • FREN - 401. Survey of French Literature I


    3 credit(s)
    The course demonstrates the evolution of major themes in French literature in all genres from their origins to the beginnings of modern times.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, FRLT)
  

  • FREN - 402. Survey of French Literature II


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to French writers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Included are examples of short story, poetry, and drama.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, FRLT)
  

  • FREN - 410. Advanced Grammar and Composition


    3 credit(s)
    A systematic presentation of the more complex points of French grammar. An application of these grammatical principles will be demonstrated through extensive written exercises, including translations and original compositions.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • FREN - 495. Independent Study in French


    1-3 credit(s)
    A student taking a major or minor in French may work independently on a topic of special interest. The student consults with the professor with whom he/she decides on a study that will permit a definite accomplishment by the end of the semester. This study must be approved by the department head and the dean. In a term paper or essay he/she is expected to demonstrate familiarity with the tools basic to his/her study and an awareness of the methods appropriate to pursuing his/her interest.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)

First Year Seminar
  

  • FYSM - 100. First Year Seminar I


    3 credit(s)
  

  • FYSM - 101. First Year Seminar II


    3 credit(s)

German
  

  • GERM - 025. Twentieth Century Germanic Literature in Translation


    3 credit(s)
    A study of selected masterpieces of German, Austrian, and Swiss Literature including novels, short stories, drama, and poetry, read in English translation.

    Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, ILST, CAL, CFH)
  

  • GERM - 026. Twentieth Century German Cinema


    3 credit(s)
    A study of selected 20th century German language films (subtitled) with focus on the films artistic expression and psychological, social, historical, and cultural content. Course taught in English.

    Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CFD, FILM, GLST, ILST)
  

  • GERM - 027. US and German Media


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a comparative study of U.S. and German media which focuses on its content, form, and impact. In this course, students will: decode, evaluate and compare data presented in a variety of U.S. and German information sources; analyze how media and its message are presented in both countries; and, critically reflect upon the media message and their understanding of it. This course will consider printed, audio, and visual information as text which will be analyzed for its information content, its social, and cultural bias, as well any possible intended manipulation of the reader’s/listener’s/viewer’s perspective. Throughout this course, the interpretation of the medium will consistently focus attention on the Franciscan heritage concern which embraces a broad sense of tradition. Media has been a means of communication since humans existed. The study of media, in its diverse forms (visual, audio or printed) always had and has a subtext grounded in a culture and heritage which evolved through the ages This course will be taught in English. All German materials will be in translation, dubbed, or subtitled.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFD, GLST, ILST)
  

  • GERM - 035. German Study Travel Course -English


    3 credit(s)
    This academically oriented course will be taught in English and consist of coursework in English followed by an intensive travel study component in a selected German-speaking country. Orientation meetings, research, lectures and discussions will prepare students for an informed field experience. Upon return, students present a project/research paper and portfolio based on their cultural, historical, socio-economic knowledge acquired abroad. Students may repeat this course for credit if subject matter differs. Travel costs are paid in full by students. The cost varies each semester. This course will not fulfill a language requirement, nor will it count towards a minor in German.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, CFD, MULT, GLST, ILST)
  

  • GERM - 101. Fundamentals of German I


    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to elementary German grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Designed for students with no previous knowledge of German.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GERM - 102. Fundamentals of German II


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of GERM 101  

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 101  or 2 years of high school German.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GERM - 201. Intermediate German I


    3 credit(s)
    Intensive review of grammar and syntax, supplemented by selected readings.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 101 , GERM 102  or three years of high school German.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GERM - 202. Intermediate German II


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of GERM 201  

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 201  or four years of high school German.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GERM - 230. German Drama: Studied and Staged


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a literature/language course which will utilize the process of drama staging as an additional tool for learning language. It is not a performing arts class. The course will introduce students to an in-depth literary study of a selected Germanic drama, provide students with an opportunity to actively engage in the use of the German language in rewriting parts of the drama for production purposes, and enable students to stage the drama, which will not only drill language, but also facilitate the understanding of drama as not only content but also form in performance space.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 101  and GERM 102 , or permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GERM - 301. Conversational German I


    3 credit(s)
    Emphasis placed on vocabulary building and oral proficiency. Little or no grammar review.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 202  or consent of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • GERM - 302. Conversational German II


    3 credit(s)
    Continuation of GERM 301  

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 301  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • GERM - 305. German Study Travel Course


    3 credit(s)
    This academically oriented course will be taught in German and consists of coursework followed by an intensive travel study component in a selected Germanic-speaking country. Orientation meetings, research, lectures and discussions will prepare students for an informed field experience. Upon return, students present a project/ /research paper and portfolio based on their cultural, historical, socio-economic knowledge acquired abroad. Students may repeat this course for credit if subject matter differs. Travel costs are paid in full by students. The cost varies each semester. This course will fulfill a language requirement and count toward a minor in German.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 102  and permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP, CFD, MULT, GLST, ILST)
  

  • GERM - 330. German Civilization I


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of German history and culture from the Period of the Migration to the Age of Frederick the Great.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 202  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • GERM - 331. German Civilization II


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of German history and culture from the Age of the Revolution to the Weimar Republic.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 202  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • GERM - 340. Modern German Readings I


    3 credit(s)
    Selected German Readings offered as a tutorial for advanced students of German.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 202  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • GERM - 341. Modern German Readings II


    3 credit(s)
    Continuation of GERM 340  

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 340  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)

Greek
  

  • GREK - 101. Elementary Greek I


    3 credit(s)
    An intensive study of Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary with practice in translating simple Greek. A student must successfully complete GREK 101 (or the equivalent) in order to register for GREK 102  

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GREK - 102. Elementary Greek II


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of GREK 101  

    Prerequisite(s): GREK 101  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GREK - 201. Intermediate Greek


    3 credit(s)
    This course consists of reading selections from representative authors of Classical Greek, for students who have completed elementary Greek.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GREK - 250. Topics in Greek


    3 credit(s)
    Study of a foundational level topic selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. Subject matters will be made public in the official announcements that precede registration. This course may be taken more than once with different content.

    Prerequisite(s): GREK 201  or permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GREK - 300. Advanced Topics in Greek


    3 credit(s)
    Study of an advanced level topic selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. Subject matters will be made public in the official announcements that precede registration. This course may be taken more than once with different content.

    Prerequisite(s): GREK 201  or permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • GREK - 495. Independent Study in Greek


    1-3 credit(s)
    Qualified students are invited to pursue a special project in Greek of their own choosing, with the approval of the Department Head.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).

History
  

  • HIST - 101. The Shaping of the Contemporary World


    3 credit(s)
    This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the discipline and methodologies of history through the study of the relationship of the West to non-Western societies in the contemporary world. Attention is focused on understanding the unique events and trends of the 20th century and their political, social, economic, literary and artistic antecedents in the previous century.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CDH, GLST, ILST)
  

  • HIST - 102. The West and the World to 1500


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a broad historical study of the main trends and events in global history from the rise of civilization in the Near East to the Italian Renaissance. It examines how patterns of interaction in the past have contributed to shaping historical change. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the important role of cross-cultural communication between the civilizations of “the West” and the rest of the World. They will examine the human condition over time, both the role of the powerful and the powerless. This course also introduces students to the discipline and methodologies of history. Students will engage with enduring questions of human concern, demonstrate competence in historical literacy, and practice intercultural knowledge and respect.

    Equivalent: HIST 201
    Attribute: ARTS, CDH, GLST, HEUR, HMEU, ILST, MRST, PNH
  

  • HIST - 103. The West and the World 1500-1900


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a broad historical study of the main trends and events in global history from 1500 to 1900. It examines how patterns of interaction in the past have contributed to shaping historical change. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the important role of cross-cultural communication between the civilizations of “the West” and the rest of the World. They will examine the human condition over time, both the role of the powerful and the powerless. This course also introduces students to the discipline and methodologies of history. Students will engage with enduring questions of human concern, demonstrate competence in historical literacy, and practice intercultural knowledge and respect.

    Equivalent: HIST 202
    Attribute: ARTS, CDH, GLST, HEUR, HMEU, ILST, MRST
  

  • HIST - 104. America in the World, 1596-1877


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines American history through a global lens. It focuses on the effect of globalization on the development of the economy, society, culture and government of the United States to 1877. Students examine migration and cultural interactions among Native Americans, Africans, Europeans and Asians; the origins of the market economy and new labor systems; and the effect of the Enlightenment and religious revivals on political and cultural development. Additional topics covered will vary with the expertise of the instructor. This course also introduces students to the discipline and methodologies of history. Students will engage with enduring questions of human concern, demonstrate competence in historical literacy, and practice intercultural knowledge and respect.

    Equivalent: (Same as HIST-203)
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, AMSA, CDH)
  

  • HIST - 105. America in the World, 1877-2001


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines American history through a global lens. It provides a broad survey of the political, geographic, social, economic, and intellectual factors that have contributed to the Civil growth of the United States as a great power and its changing role in the world from the Civil War era to 2001. Topics will include immigration and industrialization, social and political reform, cycles of prosperity and recession as well as technology as a driving force in American development. Additional topics covered will vary with the expertise of the instructor. This course also introduces students to the discipline and methodologies of history. Students will engage with enduring questions of human concern, demonstrate competence in historical literacy, and practice intercultural knowledge and respect.

    Equivalent: (Same as HIST-204)
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, AMSA, CDH)
  

  • HIST - 190. Honors World History


    3 credit(s)
    Selected topics in world history. This seminar fulfills the core disciplinary requirement of three credits in history for those students who qualify.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CDH, HNRS)
  

  • HIST - 200. Special Topics in History


    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to expose students to special topics not included in the normal course offerings. The subject will be announced before the semester in which the course is offered This course may be repeated twice for credit with different topic area

    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • HIST - 210. History of Medicine


    3 credit(s)
    This course will explore the changing intellectual, economic, institutional and cultural relationships that have characterized medicine in world history from antiquity to the present. We will consider the education of practitioners, the locations of healing, the availability of treatment, and the expectations that people had of medicine as ideas about the body and illness shifted radically with new discoveries and theories about health and disease. We will study the evolution of public health and examine the social responses to epidemic disease. Students will learn about the role of general social and cultural trends (industrialization, technology) in shaping medical practice and the medical professions.

    Attribute: ARTS, CFJ, HEUR, HNW, HSMR, ILST MRST, STVS
  

  • HIST - 225. Medieval Europe


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of western European history between roughly 450 and 1350, tracing political, social, and cultural trends. This course will focus on the formation of an entity called “Europe,” distinct from its neighbors in the Byzantine and Arabic worlds, yet including non-Christians as an integral part of European history.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFH, HEUR, HMEU, MRST, PNH)
  

  • HIST - 230. Early Modern Europe


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of European history between 1350 and 1700. This course seeks to understand the “Renaissance” as a social, political, intellectual, and cultural phenomenon. It will explore both the origins and the long-term significance of this period. This course highlights the history of humanism, religious tensions, political developments, agricultural changes, and European exploration and expansion.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, CFH, HEUR, HMEU, PNH
  

  • HIST - 236. American Immigration in Historical Perspective


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the historical movement of peoples from around the world to the United States within the context of global political and economic changes that emphasizes transnational connections and the complex history of race, citizenship, and intercultural relations. Rooted in the Franciscan concern for the dignity of the person, this course challenges students to understand the history of the American experience from the perspective of immigrants, an historically marginalized people. It further asks students to apply their knowledge of history and the immigrant experience to improve immigration policies that reflect national appreciation for diverse perspectives, people, and ideas.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: AMSA, ARTS, CFD, GLST, ILST, HAM, HMAM, MULT
  

  • HIST - 241. Latin America: The Colonial Period


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the history of Latin America from 1492 to independence in the 1820s.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100- level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, CAH, CFD, HNW, ISP, MRST, MULT, REA
  

  • HIST - 243. Latin America: The National Period


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the history of Latin America from the 1820s to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, HNW, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 251. Nineteenth Century Europe, 1815-1914


    3 credit(s)
    This course treats industrialization and social change, the emergence of socialism and workers’ movements, political and economic liberalism, German and Italian unification, Social Darwinism, and European imperialism.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HEUR, HMEU, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 253. Europe, 1914-1945


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the period as affected by the First World War, the Russian Revolution, the rise of Fascism in Italy and Nazism in Germany, the Great Depression, the problems of the democratic states, the breakdown of international cooperation, and World War II.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, HEUR, ILST, ISP, HMEU)
  

  • HIST - 256. Contemporary Europe since 1945


    3 credit(s)
    A historical treatment from the European perspective of the principal developments and crises from the end of World War II to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, HEUR, ILST, ISP, HMEU)
  

  • HIST - 258. Modern Britain and the British Empire


    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the major themes, debates and concepts that characterize the history of Modern Britain and the British Empire. This course surveys the scope of the British overseas expansion at its height in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It examines the effects of the Empire on Britain’s colonies and on Britain domestically. Finally, the course examines the process of decolonization and the legacy of the British Empire up to the present day.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFD, HEUR, HMEU, ISP, PONH)
  

  • HIST - 264. U.S. Military History


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the military history of the U.S. (and necessary European background) from the age of settlement through Vietnam, concentrating on the roots of the armed forces in the society and the impact of change, social, political, and technological on the role and functions of the armed forces of the U.S.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100- level course.
    Attribute: AMSA, ARTS, HAM, HMAM, PCST, REA
  

  • HIST - 266. New York State History


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the history and cultural heritage of New York State from the colonial era to the present. Topics include cross-cultural relations between Native Americans, Dutch and English in the colonial era; the the American Revolution in New York State; the environmental impact of the Erie Canal, immigration, industrialization, and urbanization since the 19th century; reform politics from the Civil War through the 20th century; and the history and legacy of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100- level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, AMSA, CFH, EXPH, HAM, HMAM)
  

  • HIST - 271. The Westward Movement, 1750-1890


    3 credit(s)
    The development of the American West from its role in the Anglo-French conflict for empire to the official closing of the frontier by the census of 1890.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSA, ARTS, HAM, HMAM, REA)
  

  • HIST - 273. United States Women’s History


    3 credit(s)
    History of women in the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Students will focus on issues of gender difference in the history of American business, labor, politics, culture, and social life, as well as considering differences between women with regard to race, ethnicity, class, and age.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Equivalent: (same as WSTU-305)
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXPH, HMAM, HAM, WSTU, AMSA)
  

  • HIST - 275. African-American History


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the course of black history in the United States, including migration to English America, slavery, emancipation, segregation, rise of organized protest movements, and the civil rights revolution, as well as a consideration of the influence of blacks upon various phases of American political, social, economic, and intellectual development.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, CAH, CFH, HAM, ISP, AMSA, HMAM, MULT
  

  • HIST - 276. Sports in American History


    3 credit(s)
    Whether it be horse racing, bare-knuckle fighting, baseball or football, (to name just a few) sports have played an important role in American life. This course will explore the role of sports in American culture as well as cultural effects on American sports from the colonial era to the twentieth century. Particular focus will be on how sports illuminate issues of race, class, ethnicity, and gender in American history. Student assessment will be based on completion of assigned readings, discussion, examinations, reflection essays, and a research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 101  or HIST 190  or HIST 102  or HIST 103  or HIST 104  or HIST 105  
    Attribute: ARTS, AMSA, CFD, HAM, HMAM, SPRT
  

  • HIST - 278. Public History


    3 credit(s)
    This course considers the practice of history outside of the formal classroom. Areas of study may include, but are not limited to, museums, libraries, archives, state and national parks, historical societies, theme parks, publishing, filmmaking, archaeology, and historic preservation.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Equivalent: (Same as AMST 475 )
    Attribute: ARTS, ACOM, AMSA, EXPH, HAM, HMAM, REC
  

  • HIST - 281. Conflict in South Africa


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of South Africa history from pre-colonial times through the arrival of white settlers and the ensuing race conflict which has raged through the centuries, with emphasis on the social, political and economic dimensions, up to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HNW, ISP, MULT).
  

  • HIST - 285. History of Modern China


    3 credit(s)
    History of modern China since 1840, with particular attention given to China’s response to the West, the disintegration of Imperial China, the development of nationalism, and the rise of Chinese communism.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HNW, ISP, MULT).
  

  • HIST - 287. History of Modern Japan


    3 credit(s)
    History of modern Japan, with principal emphasis on political, economic, intellectual, and social developments since 1853.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HNW, ISP, MULT).
  

  • HIST - 290. How to Make History


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces students to methods of historical analysis. Students will learn essential skills that are required for the successful completion of research and writing intensive assignments in other History courses. They will learn how to locate, utilize, and evaluate historical resources as well as follow guidelines for proper citation and attribution in historical writing. This course also examines the discipline of history. Students will learn how historians make history and discuss ethical issues related to historical research, writing and presentation. It cannot be taken concurrently with or after HIST 499  .

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 101  OR HIST 102  OR HIST 103  OR HIST 104  OR HIST 105  OR HIST 190  .
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • HIST - 295. History of Modern Russia


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of Russian history from the reign of Ivan III (1462-1505) to the 20th century.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HEUR, HMEU, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 298. Russian Intellectual and Social History


    3 credit(s)
    The evolution and development of Russian society and currents of thought from Kievan Rus to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, HEUR, HMEU, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 303. America and the World I: U.S. Foreign Relations 1776-1920


    3 credit(s)
    This survey examines the people, ideas, and institutions that have shaped U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution to the end of World War I. The course takes a broad view of foreign relations to include interstate diplomacy and economic, social, and cultural interactions among individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAM, AMSA, HMAM, GLST, ILST)
  

  • HIST - 305. America and the World II: U.S. Foreign Relations in the 20th Century


    3 credit(s)
    This survey examines the people, ideas, and institutions that have shaped U.S. foreign relations from World War I to the present. The course takes a broad view of foreign relations to include interstate diplomacy and also economic, social, and cultural interactions among individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, ILST, HAM, AMSA, HMAM)
  

  • HIST - 311. American Colonies, 1558-1763


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the origins and development of the English colonies from the Elizabethan era explorations of the Eastern Atlantic to the French and Indian War. This course emphasizes cultural exchange and conflict between Europe, Native American, and African peoples in the New World. Topics will include the economic and religious motivations for colonization, imperial wars, and the economic, political, and cultural development of British North America.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXPH, HAM, AMSA, HMAM, REA)
  

  • HIST - 312. American Revolution, 1763-1815


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the origins and development of the American Revolution and the United States from the British imperial crisis of the 1760s through the conclusion of the War of 1812. Topics will include the political, social, and economic causes of the American Revolution, the military course of the War of Independence, and the outcome of the war and revolution on diverse populations.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXPH, HAM, AMSA, HMAM, RVEE)
  

  • HIST - 313. Antebellum America, 1815-1854


    3 credit(s)
    This course explores the political, social, cultural, geographical, and economic expansion of the United States from the end of the War of 1812 to the sectional crisis over the Kansas territory in 1854. Students will analyze major themes including race, class, gender, immigration, social reform, nationalism, and sectionalism.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAM, AMSA, HMAM, REA)
  

  • HIST - 315. The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877


    3 credit(s)
    One of the most critical eras in American history, the American Civil War continues to fascinate people. Issues of race, Confederate commemoration, federal-state relations, political and cultural polarization are all themes from the Civil War era that continue to be present in modern America. This course will examine the political, social, and economic causes of disunion; the military conduct of the Civil War; the home front during the war; the effects of Emancipation; and the political, social, and economic policies of Reconstruction. This course is rooted in the Franciscan Concern Heritage, elucidating major human traditions and themes of freedom and slavery, constructions of race, government power, war, and social change. Student assessment will be based on completion of assigned readings, discussion, examinations, reflection essays, and a research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, HAM, AMSA, CFH, HMAM
  

  • HIST - 320. Industrial America 1877-1920


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the emergence of the United States as an industrial, urban nation and as a world power.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXPH, HAM, AMSA, HMAM)
  

  • HIST - 321. New Deals: US 1920-1945


    3 credit(s)
    This course will consider politics, culture, economics, and society of the United States from the end of World War I through the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the Second World War.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSA, ARTS, EXPH, HAM, HMAM
  

  • HIST - 322. American Century: US Since 1945


    3 credit(s)
    U.S. history in the decades following the last World War, examining politics, culture, economics, and society from the Cold War to the rise of the internet.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: AMSA, ARTS, CFH, EXPH, HAM, HMAM
  

  • HIST - 324. U.S. Business History


    3 credit(s)
    U.S. Business History examines the historical development of business in the United States from the colonial era to the early twenty-first century. Students will consider the intersections of business, economy, government, labor, law, education, culture, religion, and politics, and will be encouraged to develop their own response to the consequences of American enterprise, from labor exploitation and monopoly power to strong property rights and high standard of living.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, AMSA, CFH, HAM, HMAM
  

  • HIST - 328. Dutch Roots of New York


    3 credit(s)
    An academically oriented study of New York State’s Dutch Background, this specially designed course offers three semester hours credit for an intense study program in the Netherlands, preceded by orientation lectures, and followed by supervised research into various aspects of the field tour. Travel costs paid by student. Cost varies each semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, AMSA. EXPH, HAM, HEUR,)
  

  • HIST - 330. The Middle East: Foundations of the Modern Experience


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the region from the rise of Islam to the beginnings of modernization, with emphasis on the interplay of politics, religion, economy, and culture between 600 and 1800.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, GLST, HNW, ILST, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 333. The Middle East in Modern Times


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the emergence of the regional state system, deep economic transformation, and wrenching social and cultural changes since 1800. Particular attention is given to the reasons for conflict and war.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, GLST, ILST, HNW, ISP, MULT, PCST
  

  • HIST - 335. Greek Civilization


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the social, cultural, and political development of the Ancient Greeks, beginning with the Ancient Near East and continuing through the Homeric to the Hellenistic Age. This course may not be used to fulfill the requirement of six hours of foreign language study.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Equivalent: (Same as CLSS 305 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, HEUR, PNH)
  

  • HIST - 336. Roman Civilization


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the social, cultural, and political development of Rome from its foundation to the fall of the Empire.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Equivalent: (Same as CLSS 306 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, HEUR, PNH)
  

  • HIST - 337. Late Antiquity


    3 credit(s)
    The study of Late Antiquity will investigate the fundamental period of transition from the classical to medieval world as it was experienced across the Mediterranean. Spanning the crises of the Late Roman Empire to its disintegration, it will encompass diverse areas of inquiry: the establishment of Christianity within the Roman empire; the barbarian migrations and the ensuing destabilization of the Roman Empire in the west; the emergence of the papacy and the rise of the Frankish king, Charlemagne as a new emperor; the continuity of the Roman Empire in the east through the successors of Augustus who ruled the “Byzantine” Empire from Constantinople; the emergence of the Islamic caliphate and the founding of Bagdad.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Equivalent: (Same as CLSS 340 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFD, HEUR, MRST, PNH)
  

  • HIST - 338. The Spartans


    3 credit(s)
    Students will study the history and culture of Sparta from its beginnings ca. 1,000 BCE to its eventual collapse in the 4th Century BCE. The name Sparta has survived in the cultural memory of the west for more than 2,000 years in no small part due to its reputation for heroism and military might. We will examine the character of Spartan society and its emphasis on the heroic ideal. Students will learn how this ideal evolved, and how it enabled Sparta to become the most powerful state in ancient Greece. We will learn that Sparta’s truly unique military, social and political systems came at a heavy price; this aspect of Spartan culture will constitute another major focus of the course. Our examination of Sparta and its history will be based on evidence derived from primary sources, archaeology, art and secondary sources.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Equivalent: (Same as CLSS 360 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HEUR, PNH)
  

  • HIST - 345. History of Mexico


    3 credit(s)
    The political, social, and economic development of Mexico from colonial times to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, HNW, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 350. History of East Asia I


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of East Asian history with emphasis on the political, economic, social, and cultural development of China, Japan, and Korea: from earliest times to 1600.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, GLST, HNW, ILST, ISP)
  

  • HIST - 353. History of East Asia II


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of East Asian history with emphasis on the political, economic, social, and cultural development of China, Japan, and Korea: since 1600.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, ILST, HNW, ISP, MULT).
  

  • HIST - 370. Africa I: Genesis of Modern Africa


    3 credit(s)
    A general examination of the social, political, economic and environmental developments of the indigenous African states including their response to Eastern and Western contacts from pre-history to 1875.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, GLST, HNW, ILST, ISP, MRST, MULT, REA
  

  • HIST - 373. Africa II: The Modern Transition


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a survey of the African experience from 1875 to the present. It attempts to understand the historical processes which have made Africa what it is today - politically independent, but economically dependent and plagued by a myriad of problems and challenges which demand global/international attention. Themes and topics to be covered include the pros and cons of European imperialism in Africa, African resistance to colonial rule, struggles for national independence in the post-World War II decades, white settler regimes and race relations in Africa, pan-African movements, neocolonialism and multi-national organizations and businesses, gender and women in African societies, health and medical problems and challenges, violence, corruption, and migrations in contemporary Africa, and the challenges and problems of modernization and development. This course also introduces students to the discipline and methodologies of history. Students will engage with enduring questions of human concern, demonstrate competence in historical competence in historical literacy, and practice intercultural knowledge and respect. 

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100- level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, CAH, CFD, GLST, ILST, HNW, ISP, MULT
  

  • HIST - 375. Women in European History


    3 credit(s)
    This course surveys the history of European women from ancient times to the present, with particular attention to how the study of women and gender has changed the way historians analyze the past. The construction of the concepts of masculinity and femininity will be explored through careful examination of primary and secondary materials. The latest historiographical approaches to the study of women and gender will be considered as will new resources for research.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, GLST, ILST, ISP, WSTU, HMEU, HEUR)
  

  • HIST - 376. History of the Franciscan Tradition


    3 credit(s)
    This course will familiarize students with the people, events and ideas that have inspired the Franciscan Movement. Students will come to understand the historical development of the Franciscan Movement in all its diversity within the context of the High Middle Ages, in comparison with and in contrast to earlier forms of religious life within the Christian tradition. Topics may include the role of Franciscans in the development of Christian Spirituality over the past 800 years, as well as in the development of western art, higher education, and politics.  The course will include attention to the internal struggles of Franciscans; to the role of women in the Franciscan Family; and finally to the founding of Siena College as a Franciscan contribution to higher education.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 101  or HIST 102  or HIST 103  or HIST 104  or HIST 105  or HIST 190  or RELG 101  or RELG 121  or RELG 141  or RELG 181  
    Equivalent: RELG 401  
    Attribute: ARTS, CAR, CFH, HEUR, HNW, MRST, PNH, PONH, RSHS
  

  • HIST - 384. The Reformation of Christendom


    3 credit(s)
    The reform of western Christianity in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as Europe moved from the medieval to the modern world. Special attention will be paid to significant figures such as Luther, Calvin, and Ignatius Loyola.

    Prerequisite(s): (Any HIST 100-level course.) and (RELG 101  or RELG 121  or RELG 141  or RELG 181 ).
    Equivalent: (Same as RELG 301 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFH, HEUR, HMEU, MRST, PNH, RSHS)
  

  • HIST - 389. History of Ireland.


    3 credit(s)
    This course begins with the Celtic invasion of Ireland and proceeds through the recent attempts to create a lasting peace settlement in Northern Ireland. Along the way it examines the lasting influence of the Celtic, Viking, Norman, and English invasions of Ireland. This course focuses on political, cultural, social, and religious history as a way of understanding the many factors that have shaped Irish history. In addition, this course will address the relationship between Ireland and the Irish Diaspora. It discuss Ireland’s changing place in the world, its role in the British Empire, and its participation in the European Union.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, CFH, HEUR, HMEU, ISP
  

  • HIST - 390. Honors Seminar: Selected Research Topics


    3 credit(s)
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HNRS)
  

  • HIST - 396. England from 1485-1815


    3 credit(s)
    The emergence of modern England during the reigns of the Tudors, Stuarts and first four Hanoverians, with emphasis on political, social and economic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): Any HIST 100-level course.
    Attribute: ARTS, CFH, HEUR, ISP, PNH, HMEU, REA
 

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