History Courses (HIST)

All courses are 3 units unless otherwise noted. More information is available on these courses in the Augusta State University Course Catalogue. The information found here is for general information only. Please double check all information in the Course Catalogue and Schedule of Classes for each specific term.

Lower Division Courses and General History

HIST 1111: Pre-Modern World Civilization

A survey of world history to early modern times. The course will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of various civilizations from ancient times to the Renaissance.

HIST 1112 Modern World Civilization

A survey of world history from early modern times to the present. An examination of the development of world civilization from the beginnings of European colonization to the present, including events, trends, institutions, and ideas that have had global impact.

HIST 1113 Issues in World Civilization

Study of a major theme in pre- or post-1500 world history such as conflict, socioeconomic development, cultural interaction, or cultural/intellectual trends. Especially for transfers completing the Humanities requirement (Core Areas B and C).

HIST 2111 United States to 1877

A survey of American history to the post-Civil War period. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of passing before graduation an examination on the history of the United States and the history of Georgia.

HIST 2112 United States since 1877

A survey of the United States from the post-Civil War period to the present. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of passing before graduation an examination on the history of the United States and the history of Georgia.

Upper Division Courses

Extra work is required and must be arranged with the individual intructors for all graduate options (5000-6000 level) of upper level courses.

HIST 3001 Historical Research Methods (This is a 4 unit course; you must have permission from the instructor to enroll.)

A study of the methods of historical research and analysis as well as the generally accepted usages in historical composition and citation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of two of the following courses–HIST 1111, HIST 1112, HIST 2111, and HIST 2112–or permission of instructor.

HIST 3111/5111 History and Culture of Africa

A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the African continent from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3211/5211 History and Culture of East Asia

A survey of Asian civilizations emphasizing cultural institutions and reactions to Western encroachment. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3271/5271 History and Culture of India

Indian history and culture from Indus Valley civilization to modern times including topics such as religions, philosophy, art, architecture, society, and family. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or HIST 1112.

HIST 3311/5311 Modern Russia

Russia from the late nineteenth century to the present. Origins, development, and collapse of the Soviet state. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3371/5371 England to 1689

A study of the origins and development of England politically, economically, socially, and culturally from the earliest settlements through the Revolution of 1688 establishing constitutional monarchy. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 3381/5381 England Since 1689

A study of the constitutional developments, rise of parliamentary supremacy, impact of the Industrial Revolution, and institutional and social reforms in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 3391/5391 British Empire and Commonwealth

A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the British Empire and Commonwealth. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3411/5411 Indians of North America

Origins and cultures of native peoples of America north of Mexico. Discusses impact of arrival of Europeans in North America. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 3431/5431 African-American History to 1877

An examination of the origins of man; the kingdoms of West Africa; African political, economic, and social systems; the slave trade; slavery in the Americas; and the experiences of African Americans through the presidential election of 1876.

HIST 3441/5441 African-American History since 1877

An examination of the lives of black Americans in their search for freedom in the South, North, and West following the presidential election of 1876 and into the twentieth century.

HIST 3481/5481 American Social and Intellectual History

A study of some of the major social developments and political and cultural ideas that have shaped American history since the Revolutionary era. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 3491/5491 Military History of the United States

Overview of American military history from colonization to the present, including major wars, campaigns, battles, institutional and organizational development, and strategy.

HIST 3511/5511 Colonial Latin America

A survey of the pre-Columbian era and of the Iberian backgrounds, explorations, conquests, and institutions in Latin America through the wars of independence. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3521/5521 Modern Latin America

A survey of the national histories of the Latin American states since the wars of independence. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3531/5531 History of Mexico

An examination of pre-Cortesian civilizations, Spanish conquest, colonial institutions, and the period since independence with special emphasis on Mexico since 1917. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3591/5591 Inter-American Relations

A study of the cultural, commercial, and diplomatic relations among the American republics. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3711/5711 Georgia History

A study of the history of Georgia that focuses on state and local history and shows the connections with national and world events. This course fulfills the legislative requirement for Georgia history. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 3811/5811 History and Culture of the Islamic World

A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the predominantly Muslim-populated regions in the Eastern Hemisphere from the seventh century to the present. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3851/5851 Military History of the Western World

Warfare in the western world from ancient times through the eighteenth century. Attention will be given to military doctrine, technology, and style, and the effect of war on the development of the west. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 3891/5891 History of Architecture

An examination of the great traditions of classic architecture from Greece and Rome through their revivals in England and the United States, contrasting them with the Gothic tradition, and concluding with a survey of contemporary styles. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4011/6011/ WMST 4011 History of Women (This course may be repeated for credit with a different theme.)

This course will examine the history of women in either a geographical or topical approach. It will examine the female role of mother, daughter, sister, and leader in a particular society, such as America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, etc. Or, the course will be centered on a particular cross-cultural topic, such as suffrage, family roles, leaders, religion, etc. In all cases, this course is intended to explore the paradox between the ideal woman and actual treatment of women in a given era, society, culture, or movement. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or 1112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4021/6021/WMST 4021 Gender & Family History (This course may be repeated for credit with a different theme.)

This is an in-depth look at the relationship between men and women with particular emphasis on their roles in the family. The course will look at childhood, marriage, work, and cultural practices in a particular period from antiquity to modernity. Primary and secondary sources will provide comparisons between men and women in both the elite and common sectors of society. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or 1112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4111/6111 / ANTH 3861 / PHIL 4111 History of World Religions

This is a survey course introducing the study of religion. The students will define what “religion” is, examine why so many people in the history of the world find religion important, and try to understand some of the major tenets of the religions of the world. This course is designed with the theme of ethics and morals as defined by cultures and religions around which many of the readings and discussions will take place. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4211/6211 The Middle East, 622-1914

A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the Middle East from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire’s entry into the First World War. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4221/6221 The Modern Middle East

A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the Middle East from the First World War to the present including such subjects as Western imperialism, Arab nationalism, and the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process. Prerequisite(s):Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4321/6321 Ancient Civilizations

This course will look at the history of the cultures and practices of the societies that laid the foundation for civilization in Europe and the Middle East. This is a survey of the civilizations of the Mediterranean region examining the cultural, political, legal, philosophical, and artistic elements of these societies, focusing on Egypt, Greece and Rome. It also will include discussions on the lasting effects of classical ideas and institutions. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4341/6341 Medieval European History

A survey of the institutions and communities of the medieval world from dissolution of the Roman Empire until the Renaissance reaches northern Europe. This course will include information on the aristocracy and the peasantry, marriage and family, feudal politics, and the development of law and technology. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4351/6351 Renaissance and Reformation

A study of social and religious attitudes and conflicts, the significant changes in political theory, and the evolution of capitalism in the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4361/6361 Age of Reason and Enlightenment

A study of European institutions and ideas in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with special attention to the growth of absolute monarchies, to discoveries in the sciences, and to the application of reason to the progress of human development. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4371/6371 Age of Revolutions

A study of causation, methodology, and effectiveness of revolutions as they occurred in Europe and America from the 1600s through 1917. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4381/6381 Nineteenth Century Europe

An examination of the transition of the European states from agricultural, semi-feudal monarchies to industrialized great powers. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4391/6391 Twentieth Century Europe

Major trends in European history from the Russian Revolution of 1905 to the present. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4401/6401 Colonial and Revolutionary America

A study of the colonization of North America by Europeans; the interaction of native peoples with the colonizers; the political, economic, social, and cultural growth of the colonies; the relationship between England and her colonies; and the American Revolution. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4411/6411 The United States from Confederation to 1850

An in-depth study of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of America during the Confederation, Federalist, Jeffersonian, and Jacksonian periods. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4421/6421 Civil War and Reconstruction

A study of the causes of the American Civil War, the major military campaigns and engagements, and the problems of the nation after the war. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4431/6431 The United States from the Gilded Age to the Great Depression

An in-depth study of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of America and of American foreign relations during the Gilded Age, Progressive Era, World War I, and the 1920s. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4441/6441 The United States since the Great Crash

A study of the United States from the beginning of the Great Depression to the present with emphasis on political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4451/6451 American Diplomatic History, 1898-present

The emergence of the United States as a world power, the origins and impact of the Cold War, and the forces that have shaped America’s relationship with the world. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4471/6471 The Old South

A study of the American South from the beginnings of European settlement to the Civil War with emphasis on slavery, the development of southern culture, and other topics. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4481/6481 The New South

A study of the American South since Reconstruction with emphasis on race relations, the evolution of southern culture, and other topics. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4491/6491 The American West

An examination of the westward movement and those factors that defined the West as a land of opportunity; the significance of race, ethnicity, and gender in the West’s creation; and the role of the West in shaping the identity and image of the United States. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.

HIST 4900/6900 Cullum Lecture Series (May be repeated for credit.)

A variable-content course in which students hear lectures by scholars with expertise in the topic, view films, attend panel discussions, participate in class discussions, and prepare a project relevant to the semester’s topic. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4950/6950 Selected Topics (May be repeated for credit with a different topic.)

Content of the course varies. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

HIST 4960 Undergraduate Internship (My be repeated for credit.)

A service-learning experience based in an institution or agency, the internship requires the completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of Augusta State University and the cooperating institution or agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.

HIST 4970 Senior Thesis

The composition of an extended paper that employs the methods of historical research and analysis and that incorporates the generally accepted usages in historical composition and citation. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.