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• HIST 374: Civil War and Recon

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the causes, conduct, and aftermath of the American Civil War. Lectures and discussions will balance the military, social, political, and economic history of the Civil War era. The course addresses persistent myths and debates about the Civil War period, including why the war occurred, why soldiers fought, who freed the slaves, how the North won, and what the war means to Americans today.
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• HIST 375: American Frontier

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the meaning and experience of the constantly shifting "frontier" in American history. Lectures and discussion will address social, political, economic, and military aspects of westward expansion and settlement. Key themes include interaction and conflict with native peoples, the exploitation of natural resources, as well as issues of ecology, transformation, and the culture and legacy of the "frontier."
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• HIST 377: American Woman

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the history of women in the United States from the early seventeenth century to the late twentieth century. During that time, conditions for American women have changed repeatedly and dramatically. We will discuss these changes as well as what has remained the same, focusing on social expectations, law, religion, the family, education, ethnicity, race, and work. Whenever possible, we will base our study on the records the women themselves left behind.
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• HIST 381: Africa to 1800

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  An examination of selected topics in precolonial African history, with the aim of introducing students not only to important personages, events and themes, but also to historical interpretation and method. It will be divided into six units ranging from prehistory to the eighteenth century, specifically: food and society, ancient civilizations, human migration, state formation, Islamic society, and the transatlantic slave trade.
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• HIST 382: Africa since 1800

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  An examination of Africa during the modern era, this course will analyze contemporary themes from an historical perspective. Topics will include rural prosperity and poverty, environmental change, urbanization, popular culture, nationalism and globalization.
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• HIST 385: Recent US History 1945-Present

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the tremendous changes in political, social, cultural, environmental, military, diplomatic, and economic developments in recent America ? 1945 up to our contemporary society. Students will explore major reform movements (such as New Deal, Civil Rights, Great Society, Feminist, Environment, New Left, and Right-Wing Movements) and the long political debate concerning the government?s role in economic and social issues. Students will also explore the major impact of the Cold War on domestic society and foreign policies. In addition, students will study aspects of the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Prerequisite: U.S. History Since 1877 or Permission of Professor. Prerequisite:    HIST122 OR HIS202 OR HST122 OR HST2202
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• HIST 386: Topics in European History

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines in depth a theme in ancient, medieval, early modern, or modern European history. The theme will be determined by the instructors and vary.
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• HIST 390: Capstone Research Sem

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the development of proficient research and writing skills, through an advanced study of critical thinking and argument, historical analysis, scholarly research in the historical field, analyzing and interpreting original/primary research documents, and producing written work of high ethical and scholarly standards. The end product is a clear, concise, compelling, and well-written lengthy formal paper. Those who complete the course begin the transition from students of history to historians.
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• HIST 396: Topics in Euro Hist

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines in depth a theme in ancient, medieval, early modern, or modern European history. The theme will be determined by the instructors and vary.
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• HIST 398: Internship in History

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Internship in History offers students the opportunity to explore career options while gaining relevant experience and professional connections. It is designed to provide students with access to valuable on the job experience, along with support and guidance to help students be successful. Internship opportunities vary but can include work in archives and libraries, museums and historical sites, government offices, law firms, businesses, historic preservation commissions, as well as nonprofit, and outreach organizations. Prerequisite:    HIST290
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