History
Descriptions and Prerequisites
| HIST 103 | American Foundations | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. A survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from the colonial era to 1877. | ||
| HIST 104 | Modern America | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. A survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from 1877 to the present. | ||
| HIST 104-H | Modern America–Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: an ACT composite score of 20 or higher, or an ASSET reading or writing score of 51 or higher, or a COMPASS reading or writing score of 93 or higher, or the written approval of the honors coordinator. A survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from 1877 to the present. An honors course for superior students enrolled in HIST 104. Entry to honors status only by the invitation of the instructor. Emphasis on individual study and personal projects. | ||
| HIST 106 | Religious History | 2-4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. A comparative study of the historical development, doctrine, and practices of the major varieties of Christianity or of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events will also be explored. The specific topic to be studied will change from semester to semester, and students may enroll again for up to a total of six credit hours as often as the study topic is changed. With certain topics students must be able to attend religious events or exhibits scheduled in the evening or on weekends. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 151 | Western Civilization: Early Western World | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. This course is a survey of the major developments in European Civilization from the ancient Middle East, Greece and Rome, medieval period, Renaissance, and Reformation to early modern Europe (mid-1600s). Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements that form present-day western civilization will be emphasized. The course will also emphasize the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West, as well as an understanding of our cultural history as essential to the study of other cultures. | ||
| HIST 151H | Western Civilization: Early Western World—Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: an ACT composite score of 20 or higher, or an ASSET reading or writing score of 51 or higher, or a COMPASS reading or writing score of 93 or higher, or the written approval of the honors coordinator. This course is a survey of the major developments in European Civilization from the ancient Middle East, Greece and Rome, medieval period, Renaissance, and Reformation to early modern Europe (mid-1600s). Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements that form present-day western civilization will be emphasized. The course will also emphasize the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West, as well as an understanding of our cultural history as essential to the study of other cultures. An honors course for superior students enrolled in HIST 151. Entry to honors status only on invitation of the instructor. Emphasis on individual study and personal projects. | ||
| HIST 152 | Western Civilization: Modern Western World | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. This course is a survey of the major developments in European Civilization from the mid-1600s to the present. Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements from the scientific revolution to the contemporary world will be considered. The impact of revolution, nationalism, and world war upon recent world events will be emphasized. The course will also include the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West. | ||
| HIST 152H | Western Civilization: Modern Western World—Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: an ACT composite score of 20 or higher, or an ASSET reading or writing score of 51 or higher, or a COMPASS reading or writing score of 93 or higher, or the written approval of the honors coordinator. This course is a survey of the major developments in European Civilization from the mid-1600s to the present. Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements from the scientific revolution to the contemporary world will be considered. The impact of revolution, nationalism, and world war upon recent world events will be emphasized. The course will also include the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West. An honors course for superior students enrolled in HIST 152. Entry to honors status only upon invitation of the instructor. Emphasis on individual study and personal projects. | ||
| HIST 201 | Global History to 1500 | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. An interdisciplinary study of various world civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from 10,000 B.C.E. (Before Common Era) to 1500 C.E. (Common Era). This course will use a comparative approach to study a variety of global themes and patterns over time. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 202 | Global History from 1500 to Present | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. An interdisciplinary study of various world civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from 1500 C.E. (Common Era) to the present. This course will use a comparative approach to study a variety of global themes and patterns over time. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 210 | History of Michigan | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. The origin and development of the contemporary political, economic, and social institutions of the state of Michigan. The relation of this history of the state to that of the nation is stressed. | ||
| HIST 211 | History of England | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. This course will examine English history and its culture from the Roman invasions through the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution. Students will study England’s cultural traditions (legal, religious, and philosophical, as well as artistic and literary) within the political, economic, and social context. Emphasis is placed on the origins and development of the institutions most affecting the heritage of the English-speaking world. | ||
| HIST 220 | Great Lives | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. Lives of key individuals who have helped shape the course of history along with description of the nature, method, problems, and impact of the biographical approach to history. The specific topic will change from semester to semester. For either humanities or social science credit. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credit hours. | ||
| HIST 240 | African American History | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. This course will focus on the African American experience since the era of the Civil War. Major emphasis will be placed on the background and development of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. An overview of the contributions of African Americans to American culture will be explored, as well as the sociocultural obstacles faced by this minority group. | ||
| HIST 260 | History of Middle East and North Africa | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. This course is a survey of the Middle East and North Africa from antiquity to the present. Major themes include the origin and evolution of monotheism; the rise and fall of various empires, such as the Persian and Ottoman, and the rise of their successor states; American and European influence; Arab nationalism; the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the emergence of radical Islamic movements such as Hamas and al Qaeda. | ||
| HIST 297 | Special Topics in History | 2-4 CR |
| This course concentrates on specific regions, themes, events, and eras in history. Particular emphasis may be placed on field experience and academic research, as well as evaluation of primary sources in history. Since topics change this course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credits. | ||
| HIST 298 | Independent Study | 1-3 CR |
| Prerequisite: coordinator approval only. This course is an opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of a subject while under the direction of a member of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements are made to meet the needs of individual students. | ||
| HIST 250 | History of Africa | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. This course is a study of the historical, geographic, economic, political and social institutions of the various African countries and territories. The course examines and analyzes factors contributing to unique conditions of African society, past and present. | ||
| HIST 221 | Architectural History - Late 19th Century to 1959 | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. The styles and developments in architecture are chronicled from the late 1800s until 1959, paralleling the life of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. His works will be compared and contrasted with the work of other architects of the same time period, both nationally and internationally. Lab Fee | ||
| HIST 222 | Architectural History - Post World War II to Present | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. The styles and developments in architecture are chronicled from the period of time just prior to World War II until the present time. Modern American architects and their architecture will be compared and contrasted to those of the same time period interationally. Lab Fee | ||