Course Listing

HS 101 History of Civilization I 3
A survey of the birth and diffusion of world civilizations from pre-history to 1500 with attention to the major cultural, social, economic, and political trends within each civilization. The emergence of European civilizations is set within a larger framework of civilization in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and interactions between or among civilizations are stressed.

HS 102 History of Civilization II 3
A survey of world civilizations from 1500 to the present with attention to the major cultural, social, economic, and political trends within and among each civilization. Emphasis is given to interactions between and expanding European civilization and non-Western civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

HS 201 American History I 3
Study and discussion center on the major events in the formation and development of the American Republic from the pre-colonial era to the end of Reconstruction.

HS 202 American History II 3
A thorough review of major developments in the latter part of the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on social history. Blends traditional coverage of history with a focus on institutional, cultural, and intellectual forces shaping recent American History.

HS 205 Pennsylvania History 3
A survey of Pennsylvania history, its unique contribution to the American character and its pivotal role in major events including the Revolutionary War, the constitutional convention and the Civil War.

HS 220 Women in American History 3
The central developments of American history are presented through the perspective of women’s eyes. Historical events unique to the history of women will also be discussed. Important figures and their writings will be examined including Pocahontas, Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida Wells, Jane Addams, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, and Betty Friedan.

HS 305 History and Politics of Latin America 3
This course briefly examines regional Pre-Columbian civilizations and explores the history and politics of what followed with colonial domination, nationalist movements, and the search for modern political identities. The cultural intersection of history and politics will shape the study of this region. (This course may be taken as PS 305.)

HS 310 Social & Cultural History of the United States 3
Focuses on the social and intellectual history of the United States with emphasis on the special qualities of American culture. Explores such areas as: religion, art, literature, music, economics, and politics.

HS 315 History and Politics of the Far East 3
This course surveys Asian civilization from China’s classical period to the present. By emphasizing cultural, political, and historical developments in Japan and China, the course explores the dramatic impact this region has had on world history and politics. (This course may be taken as PS 315.)

HS 320 Special Topics in U.S. History 3
Offers in-depth consideration of a key historical period, event, or topical specialization in the history of the United States from 1607 to the present.