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• HIS 358: American Environmental History

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes growth of the American economy from the pre-colonial era. Deals with the interaction between humans and the natural world in the United States from the pre-colonial era to the present. Explores such topics as the impact of industrialization and urban growth on the American environment, the emergence of ecological consciousness and green politics, and the creation of the idea of "Nature" in American culture. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 359: History of Western Political Thought, 1500-1800

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  In 1500, most European governments were monarchies. By 1800, there had been successful revolutions in Britain, France, and America. The result of these revolutions was a dramatic increase in popular participation in government. There was also a revolution in thinking about politics- most intellectuals now hoped and expected that democracy would spread. This course, focusing on primary sources, examines the major political thinkers of the era- including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau- to understand how this crucial intellectual change came about. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 360: History of Mexico

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys Mexican history from pre-conquest to the present. Major topics include the Spanish Colonialism, the Mexican Revolution, and Mexico's present cultural and economic influence within Latin America. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 361: History of 20th Century Europe

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course traces the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe from the beginning of the 20th century through the early 21st century. Particular focus is given to the causes and impact of World War I, the Russian Revolution and Stalinism, the rise of fascist regimes, World War II and the Holocaust, the Cold War division and postwar reconstruction of Europe, the end of the Cold War, European integration, and contemporary challenges facing Europe. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 362: Europe 1450-1715: The Era of the Renaissance and Reformation

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries developed many features that we recognize as modern: large standing armies, prime ministers and governments who had to command a majority in parliament, religious pluralism, central banks and stock exchanges, and a culture of scientific experiment. This course tries to explain the causes of these major changes using primary and secondary sources. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 363: History of U.S. and World War II

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide an intensive examination of some of the major social, political, economic, diplomatic and military issues of United States history during the era of the Second World War. Special attention will be paid to the impact the war had on American society, gender, and race relations; the way the war transformed the U.S. role in international relations; the impact of the war on American society and foreign relations in the postwar era; the changing place of the war in American historical memory; and the ways the war has been portrayed over time by Hollywood. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 366: History of Brazil

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys Brazilian development from the Colonial to the Modern era including an examination of Portuguese conquest and control, the monarchy, industrialization, the influence of minorities, and the literature and arts. If prerequisites courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 374: America since Watergate, 1974-2008

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the history of the United States from the presidency of Richard Nixon through the election of Barack Obama in 2008. Topics include the evolution and end of the Cold War and the subsequent redefinition of the United States' role in international affairs; economic changes and their impact on American society; the persistence of issues of race and ethnicity; changes in the role of women and gender relations; changing popular culture; and political behavior and the increasing divisiveness of politics in American society. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 376: History of Africa South of the Sahara

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys sub-Saharan African history beginning with brief introduction to pre-colonial history. Emphasis on the colonial period beginning with the Berlin Conference of 1885 and the post-colonial era. Historical periods studied include pre-colonial history up to the 14th century, exploration age up to 1885, colonial development to 1945, and post-World War II Africa. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HIS 379: History of Science

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Science is the attempt to figure out how the physical world works, and this course is intended as an overview to its history. The course will examine the history of science from two directions: topically, as various fields developed over time; and culturally, as we examine the relationship between specific cultures and the ways they developed theoretical models explaining how the universe operates. Throughout the course, we shall be reading secondary and primary sources that illustrate these two approaches.
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