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religious, economic and cultural forces molding these societies.
This course fulfills a humanities requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 104
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION FROM
4 (4-0)
1450
This course covers the evolution of leading civilizations and the
interaction among different peoples and societies around the
globe. It examines the rise of the west as a dominant influence on
the world; global change in Africa and Asia; industrialization and
imperialism throughout the 19th century; major developments in
the history of Latin America from its colonial period; the crises in
the west during the 20th century; the rise and fall of the Soviet
Union; decolonization; and major developments in Asia, especially
Japan, during the 20th century. This course fulfills a humanities
requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 150
HISTORY OF THE GOGEBIC RANGE
3 (3-0)
A general but systematic study of the history of the Gogebic Iron
Range and what its role was in state, national, and world history.
The course also discusses methods of compiling and preserving
what remains of this history and the useful applications that could
result from preservation. This fulfills a social science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 160
PACIFIC CENTURY
3 (3-0)
An introductory, college-level survey of the modern history,
economics, politics, and cultures of the Pacific Basin region. This
fulfills a social science requirement
Prerequisite None
Era; World War I; the 1920s and the Great Depression; World War
II; the cold War at home and abroad; the political and cultural
transformation of the 1960s and 1970s; and the resurgence of
conservatism. This fulfills a social science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 212
MICHIGAN HISTORY
3 (3-0)
A survey of Michigan history from the coming of the white man;
the history of the state in its regional and national context.
Prerequisite None
HST 222
A MILITARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED
3 (3-0)
STATES
A survey of both the military experiences and issues in American
History. At heart, a view of American History through the lens of
military warfare and developments. The course analyzes war, it’s
economic issues, technological developments, politics and other
factors that have influenced the military aspects of the United
States. This fulfills a social science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 224
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED
3 (3-0)
STATES
This course provides a general introduction to the study of
American women’s history from the pre-contact period to the
present. It will focus on key themes in the history of the United
States, while putting women in the center of the discussion. Topics
will include the movement of women from the home into the
public workspace, the suffrage, and feminist movements, as well
as the role of women of color in the American past. This course
fulfills a social science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 170
AMERICAS
3 (3-0)
A study of the 20th century political, economic, social, and cultural
history of Latin America and the Caribbean. Focuses on the key
issues and events crucial to understanding the development of the
modern-day Americas. This fulfills a social science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 226
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY
3 (3-0)
An ethno-historical study of Native American cultures from
prehistoric times to the present. The major emphasis will be on
patterns and diversity among tribal groups through a historic
timetable. This fulfills a social science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 201
UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877
3 (3-0)
This course covers the political, social, and cultural history of the
United States from its colonial founding through the
Reconstruction period. It examines the clash of European and
native civilizations; development of colonies; growing
independence of the colonies; revolution and the formation of a
national government; nation building; sectional conflict; the Civil
War; and rebuilding the nation after the war. This fulfills a social
science requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 229
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
3 (3-0)
This course is a survey of the role of black Americans in the history
of the United States. Emphasis will be placed on economic, social,
and cultural developments from the introduction of the slave trade
to the Americas through the 21st century. Key topics addressed will
include the course slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow,
the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, the late 20th, early
21st century race politics. This fulfills a social science or humanities
requirement.
Prerequisite None
HST 202
UNITED STATES HISTORY FROM 1865
3 (3-0)
This course covers the political, social, and cultural history of the
United States from the Reconstruction period to the present. It
examines the rebuilding of the nation after the Civil War;
settlement in the Midwest and industrialization; the Progressive
HST 250
HISTORY SPECIAL TOPICS
1-4 VAR
Seminar course exploring special topics relevant to the field of
history may be offered on occasion. Topics covered and credits
offered will vary. Students must seek consent from their academic
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