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  • HIST 397: Seminar in Comparative History

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Examines themes common across world civilizations from c. 1000 to the present and considers their development in specific cultural settings. Although specific states or world regions may be considered, readings are broadly comparative and intended to form a synthesis of discrete national or regional histories. Includes a writing requirement. Usually taken during the senior year. Must be senior standing to enroll or permission of instructor. Prerequisite:    (HIST 105 or HONR 122) and HIST 203
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  • HIST 398: Independent Study I in History

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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  • HIST 399: Independent Study II in History

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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  • HIST 402: Revolutionary America

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the fundamental changes in American life during the 18th century and their culmination in the American Revolution. Analyzes those themes within the conceptual framework of the modernization of traditional societies and in the context of broader Western and American developments. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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  • HIST 407: Women in Comparative Perspective

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Topical exploration of female experiences in selected global cultures. How different societies have constructed gender (or defined the social meaning of being a woman) over time explored in a comparative perspective. Intellectual discourses of religion, education, and politics structure cultural comparisons of women's work, their position within the family, attitudes toward sexuality, civil rights, and access to public power. Through readings, discussions, films, and occasional lectures the class examines the historical development of modern gender conventions in various world regions and of controversies about the human rights of women. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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  • HIST 413: Pennsylvania History

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Deals with development of Pennsylvania from the eve of European settlement to the present. Attention given to political, economic, and social trends and institutions from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Pennsylvania's role in national and international history also studied. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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  • HIST 423: Issues in 20th-Century Europe

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Chronological and topical study of political, economic, social, and intellectual trends of our era. Modern wars, the struggle between authoritarianism and democracy, the East-West split, and the European economic community are major themes. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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  • HIST 428: Issues in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Covers political, economic, social, and intellectual aspects of the Progressive Movement, tracing its origins in the 19th century and showing how progressivism was a part of the background of the New Deal. Special attention given to the all-important transition of the concept of liberalism from laissez-faire individualism to state regulation. Emphasis placed upon the differing interpretations of the Progressive Movement, which have been developed by various historians. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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  • HIST 430: U.S. Cultural History

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses upon significant cultural developments in American History, and upon the importance of culture to major trends and events in the U.S. past. Course addresses cultural theory, definitions of culture, multiculturalism in history, and the roles of culture and communication in the interpretation of history. Individual subjects covered each semester will include some combination of the following: mass media (including radio, television, print), folklore, religion, material culture, and performance culture. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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  • HIST 433: Oral History

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces students to methods and uses of oral history. Students learn to analyze and use oral history sources, and will practice oral history protocols including the conduct of recorded interviews, the storage of oral history recordings, and the transcription of oral history interviews. Students will also be introduced to alternative uses for oral history including audio and video documentary, and digital methods of exhibition. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIST 105 or HONR 122
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