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• HIS 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:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• HIS 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:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• HIS 444: History of Women in Latin America

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys history of women in Latin America from pre-conquest to the present. Major topics include prescribed gender roles, how race and class have shaped ones ability to live up to these roles, and womens participation in work, politics, religion, the economy, intellectual movements, and cultural practices. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HIS 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• HIS 445: History of Saudi Arabia

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine the history of Saudi Arabia from the beginnings of the first Saudi state in the 1700s until the present. Key topics will include the branch of Islam founded by Muhammad b. Abd al-Wahhab, the kingdoms regional diversity, policies of the ruling House of Saud, the growth and impact of the oil industry, and relations with foreign powers, especially the United States. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• HIS 454: China and the Outside World

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Investigates China's relations with the outside world during its pre-modern history. Since China is somewhat geographically isolated from the rest of Eurasia, historians have tended to assume Chinese civilization is mostly the product of indigenous developments. The course challenges this assumption by looking at how China and people outside of its borders have influenced each other. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• HIS 460: Archives and Public History

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Course examines the relationship between archives and the theory and practice of public history. The course will survey the best practices for the care and preservation of archival materials, as well as the application of archival techniques to the care and preservation of electronic records. Special attention will be paid to the ways that public historians and archivists can use archival materials, online archival resources, and public archival programs to help the public learn about the past and appreciate the value of historical records. Students enrolled in the class will be required to visit archival institutions and to undertake hands-on projects with archival materials. This course is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HIS 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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• HIS 482: Selected Topics in History

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This course is available for graduate credit.
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• HIS 483: Selected Topics in History

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This course is available for graduate credit.
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• HIS 484: Selected Topics in History

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This course is available for graduate credit.
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• HIS 490: Selected Topics in History

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is available for graduate credit.
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