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HIST 433: China 1300-1800:Late Imper Age

3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Examines the cultural and social history of Late Imperial China. Includes elite attempts at creating an orderly Confucian society and also how less powerful groups altered or challenged this vision. Discusses the role of commercialization and commercial culture and China as an Early Modern society. (Titled Bandits and Poets: The Cultural and Social History of Late Imperial China before 2016-17.)

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HIST 434: Modern China 1800-Present

3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

China's modern transformation from the crisis of the Late Qing through the various revolutionary governments of the Twentieth Century to the rise of China as a world power. Looks at both Chinese elites' quest for wealth and power and the impact this quest has had on ordinary people.

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HIST 436: Japan 1500-1800:Early Mod Japn

3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Examines the cultural and social history of Early Modern Japan, including both Sengoku and the Tokugawa. This includes elite attempts at creating a stratified social order and also how less powerful groups altered or challenged this vision. Discusses the role of commercialization and commercial culture and Japan as an Early Modern society. (Titled Geisha and Samurai: The Cultural and Social History of Early Modern Japan before 2016-17.)

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HIST 437: Modern Japan 1850-Present

3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Japan's modern transformation from the age of the samurai to the present. Looks at both the Japanese elites' quest for wealth and power in the late 19th and the 20th centuries and the impact this quest has had on ordinary people.

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HIST 475: Hist of American Constitutiona

3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Examines the major themes and problems concerning the constitutional history of the United States from the American Revolution to the end of the Cold War. Among other subjects, explores why and how the United States Constitution was written; how the nature and scope of the powers of Congress, presidency, and judiciary were transformed; how the relationship between the federal government and the states evolved; and how such constitutional amendments as the first and 14th redefined the power of governments, as well as the rights of citizens.

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HIST 481: Special Topic

1.00 - 3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Offered each semester in interest areas that are not part of the regular program. Some examples of courses of this type are the Victorian Age, the History of Love, World War II, the Great Depression, the Adams Chronicles, and the History of New York City. May schedule as many of these courses as desired, but two per semester is the usual limit.

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HIST 482: Independent Study

3.00 - 6.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Involves directed reading or research for qualified students. Experimental projects and personalized learning are encouraged.

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HIST 483: Honors Thesis

3.00 - 6.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

A two-semester sequence of research and writing, culminating in an honors thesis. Honors theses are completed individually under the direction of a department professor who specializes in the student's area of interest and are approved by a thesis committee comprising the director and two others, one of whom may come from outside the History Department. May be taken twice for a total of 6cr.

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HIST 493: Internship

1.00 - 12.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

With departmental approval, students are attached to local or national government or private agencies doing directive, bibliographical, archival, or museum work. Advising professor meets with intern regularly and determines what papers or reports are required.

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HIST 495: Topics in US History

3.00 Credits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Strengthens critical thinking skills such as the ability to synthesize, analyze, interpret, and apply historical knowledge. Develops and assesses ability to read, discuss, research, write, and present on specialized topics in history. Improves academic and professional skills for upper division students.Previously Offered As: As HIST 495/496/497/498 before 2022-2023. As HIST 401 before 2014-2015.

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