HIST 1500 Discovering World History 3 s.h.
Introduction to the methods, problems, and content of world history from Antiquity to the present. Emphasizes the relevance of past events and developments to the modern world.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 1511 World Civilization to 1500 3 s.h.
Origins and growth of the major civilizations of the world from earliest times to about 1500.
Prereq.: ENGL 1550.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 1511H Honors World Civilization to 1500 3 s.h.
An honors course in the origins and growth of the major civilizations of the world from earliest times to about 1500 with emphasis on the analysis and critical evaluation of historical developments. Restrictions: Eligibility for admissions to University Honors Program, or recommendation of a history instructor.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 1512 World Civilization from 1500 3 s.h.
Development of the major civilizations of the world from 1500 to the present.
Prereq.: ENGL 1550.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 1512H Honors World Civilization from 1500 3 s.h.
An honors course in the development of the major civilizations of the world from about 1500 to the present with emphasis on the analysis and critical evaluation of historical developments. Restrictions: Eligibility for admissions to University Honors Program, or recommendation of a history instructor.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 2600 Introduction to Jewish Studies 3 s.h.
What does it mean (and what has it meant) to be Jewish? This course prepares students for the study of Jewish peoples and histories, with a focus on diverse communities, identities, culture, and religion. Historical analysis is paired with investigations into twenty-first century Jewish life, providing insight into the contemporary world. Special attention is paid to US and local Jewish communities.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities 2024, Domestic Diversity 2024, Social and Pers Awareness 2024.
HIST 2605 Turning Points in United States History 1 3 s.h.
Key episodes in the social, economic, political and cultural developments of the United States to 1877, exploring how diverse peoples shaped the growing nation.
Prereq.: ENGL 1550.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 2605H Honors Turning Points in United States History 1 3 s.h.
An honors course concerning the political, social, and economic development of the United States to 1877 with emphasis on the analysis and critical evaluation of historical developments. Restrictions: Eligibility for admission to University Honors Program, or recommendation of a history instructor.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Social Science 2024.
HIST 2606 Turning Points in United States History 2 3 s.h.
Key episodes in the social, economic, political and cultural developments of the United States since 1877, exploring how diverse peoples shaped the growing nation.
Prereq.: ENGL 1550.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024.
HIST 2606H Honors Turning Points in United States History 2 3 s.h.
An honors course concerning the political, social, and economic development of the United States from 1877 to the present with emphasis on the analysis and critical evaluation of historical developments. Restrictions: Eligibility for admission to University Honoree Program, or recommendation of a history instructor.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Domestic Diversity 2024, Social Science 2024, Social and Pers Awareness 2024.
HIST 2607 History Methods and Applications 3 s.h.
The first part of the course focuses on historical methods, including the nature and use of primary and secondary sources; collection and interpretation of data; analysis and critical thinking; historians’ resources, tools, and scholarly apparatus; and general historical standards. The second part explores opportunities for the application of the historians’ skills, from professional fields and career options to personal development and everyday life. Students completing the course will have developed skills and resources applicable to career development, including creating a professional portfolio and sample grant application.
HIST 2650 CL History of American Democracy 3 s.h.
A one semester survey of the American past focusing on history and civic literacy. The emphasis will be on important developments in American political, economic, and social history; particularly on the emergence and evolution of the concepts of democracy and the American economic system. No prerequisite. Meets state "Civic Literacy" requirements.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities.
HIST 2656H Honors History of Western Civilization 2 3 s.h.
An honors course in Western Civilization from 1715 to the present with emphasis on the analysis of historical developments.
HIST 3700 The Atlantic World 3 s.h.
Development of the Atlantic rim from 1450 to 1700 with emphasis on the processes of exploration, cultural contact, and colonization. Cross-cultural focus on West Africa, the Caribbean and eastern North America.
HIST 3701 American Military History 3 s.h.
A survey of United States armed conflict and its impact on US society, culture, economy and changing intra- and international diplomatic relationships, including the social and cultural foundations relevant to the US military, and aspects of US military doctrine, logistics, leadership, technology, strategy and tactics used, and how these changed over time.
HIST 3702 Early America 3 s.h.
From the first English interactions with the Native Americans and Africans, to the rebellion for Independence, to the struggles over the creation of the Constitution.
HIST 3703 Nineteenth Century America 3 s.h.
United States history from the War of 1812 through the Spanish-American War. Emphasis on constitutional developments, the issue of slavery, the Civil War and Industrialization.
HIST 3712 United States in Crisis: 1900-1945 3 s.h.
Covers events in the United States from 1900 through the end of World War II. Social, political and cultural history of the Progressive era, World Wars I and II, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression and the New Deal.
HIST 3717 Constitutional History of the United States 3 s.h.
The development of the American constitutional system from colonial times to the present.
HIST 3726 History of Women in the United States 3 s.h.
Analysis of the various roles and contributions of women in American history.
HIST 3730 The Black Experience in American History 3 s.h.
A historical study of Black people's roles in and contribution to the political, social, and economic development of American society.
HIST 3740 The Vietnam War 3 s.h.
American involvement in Southeast Asia from the days of French rule to the fall of the Saigon government and beyond. Includes the war debate at home, and other consequences of the war.
HIST 3748 History of Ohio 3 s.h.
The important events and movements that have shaped Ohio history in the social, economic, religious and political areas.
HIST 3748C CE History of Ohio. 3 s.h.
The important events and movements that have shaped Ohio history in the social, economic, religious and political areas.
HIST 3749 Africa and the US in Global Connections 3 s.h.
Analysis of US involvement in Africa in its wider global contexts. Course begins with US efforts to stop the Transatlantic Slave Trade and shows how this led incrementally to US involvement not only in Africa but in global affairs more generally. Course covers US involvement in African anti-colonial movements; bilateral relations with independent African states; African perspectives on industrialization and development; US Cold War policy in Africa; and recent developments involving energy policy, the war on terror, and how the rise of China is helping reshape US policy toward Africa.
Prereq.: none.
HIST 3750 History of Modern Africa 3 s.h.
The impact of colonialism on the peoples of 20th century Africa, focusing on subSahara: Colonialism, colonial administration, urbanization, nationalism, pan-Africanism, decolonialization and the challenges of modern Africa.
HIST 3751 History of South Africa 3 s.h.
From the beginnings of the 19th century to the present.
HIST 3752 Ancient History 1 3 s.h.
From the Neolithic Revolution to the Peloponnesian Wars. Intensive study of civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, as well as Hellenic history.
HIST 3753 Ancient History 2 3 s.h.
The Hellenic Period to the fall of Rome. Intensive study of the Age of Alexander and the Roman Republic.
HIST 3755 Early Medieval Civilization 3 s.h.
A political, economic, intellectual and cultural history which traces events and developments throughout Europe from the collapse of the Ancient World to the beginning of the High Middle Ages.
HIST 3756 High Medieval Civilization 3 s.h.
A political, economic, intellectual and cultural history which traces events and developments throughout Europe during the High Middle Ages (eleventh through fifteenth centuries).
HIST 3758 Renaissance Europe 3 s.h.
A survey of European history from the end of the High Middle Ages to the 16th century. Emphasizes the rise of humanism and of Renaissance culture in Italy, its dissemination beyond the Alps as well as the development of national states and the flowering of the Late Medieval tradition in western and eastern Europe.
HIST 3762 The Second World War 3 s.h.
An examination of the war's diplomatic and ideological origins; social, economic, and political factors; and strategic, tactical, and technological dimensions of the conflict in all major theaters.
HIST 3764 Modern Europe, 1715 to the Present 3 s.h.
A survey of European history from the Enlightenment to the European Union. Themes include the development and debate surrounding European civilization's emphasis on individuality, technology, capitalism, class, war, and progress.
HIST 3769 Modern Germany 3 s.h.
Unification and modernization; scientific, technological, and cultural splendors; world power and disaster; Nazism, the Holocaust, and German society.
HIST 3770 Asia to 1500 3 s.h.
Political, economic, religious, artistic, and philosophical developments in India, China and along the Silk Road, from ancient times to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3774 Global Environmental History: Topics and Methods 3 s.h.
The historical development and diversity of ideas and actions regarding the interaction of human societies and the natural environment. From 1492 to the present, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Economic growth and resource depletion. Emergence and development of conservation, environmentalism, ecology. Ideas, events, and institutions. Historiography and methods of environmental history.
HIST 3774C CE Global Environmental History: Topics and Methods 3 s.h.
The historical development and diversity of ideas and actions regarding the interaction of human societies and the natural environment. From 1492 to the present, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Economic growth and resource depletion. Emergence and development of conservation, environmentalism, ecology. Ideas, events, and institutions. Historiography and methods of environmental history.
HIST 3775 Global Industrial Revolution 3 s.h.
Major themes and events in the origins and global diffusion of industrialization from the 18th to the 21st centuries. The Industrial Revolution and associated changes in technology, society, culture, economy, geo-politics, environment, and public health.
HIST 3778 Russia to 1855 3 s.h.
History of Russia from its ninth century origins to the eve of the Great Reforms of Tsar Alexander II. Surveys political, social, cultural, and intellectual developments, the Orthodox Church, and Russian expansion and colonization in Siberia and Alaska.
HIST 3779 Russia 1855 to Present 3 s.h.
The Russian Empire from the Great Reforms of Alexander II to its collapse during WWI, the Revolutions of 1917, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union (1922-1991), and Soviet successor states to the present.
HIST 3783 How to Conquer the World: Britain and Its Empire, 1688 to the Present 3 s.h.
An integrative history of Britain and its empire, from the Glorious Revolution to the Brexit vote in 2016. Focus is on how the acquisition of an empire influenced the development of British liberal politics, industrial and multicultural society, economic morality, and a diverse and world-ranging culture.
HIST 3788 The Holocaust 3 s.h.
This course explores the history and consequences of the Holocaust, the genocide of Jews and other communities by the Nazis and their collaborators. We situate the Holocaust in a number of contexts, including the history of racism and antisemitism, the politics of colonialism and nationalism, and global warfare. Other topics include collaboration and resistance, the concentration-camp system, multiple victim groups, postwar justice, and a focus on gender.
HIST 3789 Jewish History 3 s.h.
Where do Jews come from? What has it meant to live in the world as a Jew? This course provides an overview of the Jewish experience and of Jewish identities from ancient to modern times, in locations around the world. Carefully selected “episodes” introduce students to the great variety within Jewish history and culture. We will pay special attention to the complex and ever-shifting relationships between Jews and the majority non-Jewish populations among whom they have lived, as well as to the connections, both real and imagined, between Jews over long distances and across time. (The Holocaust is taught in a separate course.).
HIST 3790 Medieval Britain 3 s.h.
From the Celtic times to 1485. Emphasizes the political and cultural evolution of the British people before and after the Norman Conquest, including the creation of the English identity, the development of constitutional monarchy, the propaganda value of architecture, art, and literature, and the role of the Church.
HIST 3792 History of Ireland 3 s.h.
Irish history from St. Patrick to the Good Friday Agreement. Emphasis is on Ireland's relationship with Britain, Europe and the United States, and its troubled status as colony, occupied nation and part of the United Kingdom.
HIST 3794 The First World War 3 s.h.
An examination of the origins of the war, the social, economic, intellectual and political repercussions, and the technical and military developments.
HIST 3795 The Cold War World 3 s.h.
Global developments from the end of the Second World War to the Collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. US-Soviet Relations, Proxy Conflicts, The Arms and Space Races, Decolonization, Political and Social Developments, Trade and Economics, Globalization and its discontents.
Prereq.: none.
HIST 4800 Topics 3 s.h.
In-depth investigation of a selected topic in History including, but not limited to political, social, economic, environmental, technological, or cultural issues. May be taken up to three times for credit if the topic is different each time. Some topics may include field work.
HIST 4800A Topic: Dark Tourism 3 s.h.
In-depth investigation of a selected topic in History including, but not limited to political, social, economic, environmental, technological, or cultural issues.
HIST 4800B Topics: Beer History 3 s.h.
In-depth investigation of a selected topic in History including, but not limited to political, social, economic, environmental, technological, or cultural issues.
HIST 4801 Select Problems in American History 3 s.h.
Specific problems in American history in such areas as economics, political theory, and cultural and intellectual history. May be repeated with different content.
Prereq.: Consent of instructor.
HIST 4809 Documentation and Interpretation of Historic Sites 3 s.h.
Methods of documenting historic properties especially as related to the National Register of Historic Places. Includes interpretation of historic sites for public exhibit.
Prereq.: None.
HIST 4811 Practicum in Historic Preservation 3 s.h.
Experience in historic preservation through student participation in a wide variety of historic preservation projects. Prepares students for internships outside the university.
Prereq.: NONE.
HIST 4811C CE Practicum Hist Preservtn 3 s.h.
CE Practicum in Historic Preservation. Experience in historic preservation through student participation in a wide variety of historic preservation projects. Prepares students for internships outside the university.
Prereq.: NONE.
HIST 4812 Historic Preservation Internship 3 s.h.
Practical application of principles and methods in the field of historic preservation with the goal of producing a completed project. Internship to be selected by student in conjunction with program director. May be repeated once.
Prereq.: NONE.
HIST 4812C CE Historic Preservatn Intern 3 s.h.
Practical application of principles and methods in the field of historic preservation with the goal of producing a completed project. Internship to be selected by student in conjunction with program director. May be repeated once.
Prereq.: HIST 3715 and approval of internship committee.
HIST 4813 History Program Internship 3 s.h.
Hands-on, experiential learning via an internship at any of a variety of History-Program-approved opportunities and sites in or beyond the Mahoning Valley. Emphasis on the development and application of discipline-related skills including critical-thinking, engagement with research materials, interpretation of sources, organization of materials, presentation of findings, or similar. Internship to be selected by student in consultation with Program Director. May be repeated once.
HIST 4815 American Material Culture 3 s.h.
A discussion and analysis of the use and importance of material artifacts as texts for the recovery of the American past. Emphasis on sources not traditionally utilized by historians. Examples include the contextual analysis of children's books, foodways, and sacred spaces.
Prereq.: None.
Cross-Listed: AMER 4815.
HIST 4820 History in the Headlines 3 s.h.
Twenty-first century history viewed through the lens of contemporary events. Course content changes as events change, but will always include 9/11, climate change, COVID-19, growth of Chinese economic power, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, among others.
Prereq.: none.
HIST 4850 International Area Study 3-9 s.h.
A course in the geography and history of a selected international area with emphasis on cultural development by traveling in the selected region. The class and travel is supervised by the Geography and/or History faculty. The course grade is based upon a term paper which must be submitted within 60 days after the end of the course.
Prereq.: By permit only.
HIST 4851 Select Problems in European History 3 s.h.
Specific problems in European history in such areas as economics, political theory, and cultural and intellectual history. May be repeated with different content.
Prereq.: Consent of instructor.
HIST 4859 Museum Curation and Interpretation 4 s.h.
Introduction to the field of museum studies through student participation in a wide variety of museum-based projects including explorations of the history and function of museums, museum administration, curation, exhibit development, collections management, outreach and education, among others. Course may be repeated one time if the content is different.
HIST 4859C CE Museum Curation/Interpretation 4 s.h.
Introduction to the field of museum studies. The history and function of museums, especially in the United States. Museum administration, curation, exhibit development, collections management, outreach and education.
HIST 4860 Select Problems in Transnational History 3 s.h.
Transnational issues in African, Asian, Latin American, and/or Middle Eastern history in such areas as economic, political, social, cultural and intellectual history. May be repeated with different content.
Prereq.: Consent of the instructor.
HIST 4861 Select Topics in Jewish Studies 3 s.h.
This course will cover themes and questions in Jewish studies as selected and defined by the instructor. It will be a vehicle for delivering timely courses that are responsive to student needs and interest. It will also serve in the development of new and permanent courses at YSU. May be repeated up to 6 semester hours.
Prereq.: HIST 2600.
Cross-Listed: JUDC 4861.
HIST 4870 Senior Research Seminar 3 s.h.
A seminar that requires the writing of an extensive paper based mainly on primary material. All history majors must take this course.
Prereq.: Senior standing and completion of four upper-division history courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Gen Ed: Capstone 2024.
HIST 6900 Introduction to Historical Research 3 s.h.
Instruction in the basic tools and techniques of historical research. Required of all candidates for advanced degrees in history.
HIST 6901 Historiography 3 s.h.
An introduction to the professional study of history, including an examination of the sources and nature of historical knowledge, historical criticism, and synthesis. Required of all candidates for advanced degrees in history.
HIST 6910 Readings in American History 3 s.h.
Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the requirements of qualified graduate students who wish intensive concentration in specific areas of American history. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6912 Research Seminar in American Colonial History 3 s.h.
Selected problems of early American history. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6913 Research Seminar in 19th-Century America 3 s.h.
Selected problems of American history, 1800-1865. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6914 Research Seminar in 20th-Century America 3 s.h.
Selected problems of American history in the 20th century. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6920 Readings in Modern European History 3 s.h.
Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the requirements of qualified graduate students who wish intensive concentration in European history. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6921 Research Seminar in Medieval Culture and Society 3 s.h.
The main intellectual and social currents of the Middle Ages. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6922 Research Seminar in Renaissance and Reformation 3 s.h.
Trends and aspects of the Renaissance and Reformation. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6928 Research Seminar in British Empire 3 s.h.
An examination of major problems confronting the British Empire after 1783. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6930 Readings in World History 3 s.h.
Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the requirements of qualified students who wish concentration in world history. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6934 Readings in African History 3 s.h.
Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the requirements of qualified graduate students who wish intensive concentration in African history. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6939 Labor in US History 3 s.h.
Emphasis on work processes, workforce composition, and labor organizations in the industrial Midwest.
HIST 6940 Oral History 3 s.h.
Instruction in methods of taking, processing, and utilizing oral depositions relating to history. The course includes assignments in the field. May be repeated once.
HIST 6940C CE Oral History 3 s.h.
Instruction in methods of taking, processing, and utilizing oral depositions relating to history. The course includes assignments in the field. May be repeated once.
HIST 6941 American Material Culture 3 s.h.
A discussion and analysis of the use and importance of material artifacts as texts for the recovery of the American past. The emphasis will be on nontraditional sources. Examples include children's books, sacred spaces, and foodways.
HIST 6942 Applied History 3 s.h.
This course provides an overview of the field of applied history. Topics include historic preservation, museum studies, heritage tourism, archives and related topics.
HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History 3 s.h.
Examines problems in the field of applied history through student participation in a wide variety of community-based projects.
Prereq.: HIST 3715 Introduction to Historic Preservation, HIST 6942, or instructor's permission.
HIST 6944 Applied History Internship 3 s.h.
Practical application of principles and methods in the field of applied history with the goal of producing a completed project. Internship to be selected by the student in conjunction with the Program Director. May be repeated once.
Prereq.: HIST 6942 and approval of program director.
HIST 6945 Interpretation and Preservation of the Industrial Built Environment 3 s.h.
Through lectures and readings, this course examines and interprets the industrial built environment. This includes, but is not limited to, factories, neighborhoods, infrastructure, and commercial districts that make up the fabric of industrial communities.
Prereq.: Graduate standing and completion of HIST 6942 or permission of instructor.
HIST 6946 Historical Editing 3 s.h.
Project-based approach to theoretical and practical aspects of editing historical and literary documents for both print and digital contexts. Topics include document selection, transcription, verification, and annotation, as well as the implications for teaching and learning using traditional print and electronic archives and texts.
Cross-Listed: ENGL 6946.
HIST 6950 Studies in the Teaching of History 3 s.h.
Investigation and discussion of the research and some of the underlying assumptions in the teaching of history, with implications for the teacher of social studies in the secondary schools and for the prospective history professor. Degree students may receive credit for this course only once.
HIST 6951 Special Topics in History 3 s.h.
Special topics in history selected by the staff. May be repeated up to six semester hours.
HIST 6952 Independent Study 1-3 s.h.
Individual study in concentrated areas of history under the supervision of a staff member. May be repeated.
Prereq.: Permission of the instructor and the graduate director.
HIST 6953 Research, Thesis 1-6 s.h.
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HIST 6957 Special Topics in Applied History 1-6 s.h.
This course will focus on topics selected by the applied history faculty.
Prereq.: HIST 6942.
HIST 6958 Historic Preservation Law 3 s.h.
The study, theory, and practice of law as it relates to historic preservation.
Prereq.: HIST 3715 or HIST 6942.
HIST 6959 Museum Curation and Interpretation 4 s.h.
Introduction to the field of museum studies. The history and function of museums, especially in the United States. Museum administration, curation, exhibit development, collections management, outreach and education. No formal prerequisites, but students should ideally have completed either HIST 3715 or HIST 6942.
Cross-Listed: HIST 4859.
HIST 6960 Research Seminar in American History 3 s.h.
Guided research in selected topics from any period of American History. May be repeated twice with permission of instructor.
HIST 6961 History Program Internship 1-3 s.h.
Hands-on, experiential learning via an internship at any of a variety of History-Program-approved opportunities and sites in or beyond the Mahoning Valley. Emphasis on the development and application of discipline-related skills including critical-thinking, engagement with research materials, interpretation of sources, organization of materials, presentation of findings, or similar. Internship to be selected by student in consultation with Program Director. May be repeated once.
Prereq.: none.
HIST 6970 Research Seminar in European History 3 s.h.
Guided research in selected topics from any period of European History. May be repeated twice with permission of instructor.
HIST 6980 Research Seminar in World History 3 s.h.
Guided research in selected topics from any period of World History. May be repeated twice with permission of instructor.