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COURSES OF STUDY
HI 206 The New South (1)
The evolution of the American South from the end of the Civil
War to the present with emphasis on the political and economic
transformations, cultural expressions, and shifting social relations, with
particular attention to the Civil Rights movement.
HI 207 Diplomatic History of the United States to 1941 (1)
Development of America’s international relations and its emergence as
a world power, with emphasis on nineteenth-century expansionism, the
Spanish-American War, involvement in the Far East and Latin America,
World War I, and the Paris Peace Conference.
HI 208 Diplomatic History of the United States since 1941 (1)
United States foreign policy since 1941, with emphasis on World War
II, and the Cold War in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America (a
Leadership Studies designated course).
HI 210 U.S. Women’s History (1)
A study of American women from the pre-colonial era to the late
twentieth century. This course introduces the uniqueness of women’s
experiences and their role in shaping the economic, political, and social
development of the nation. Among the topics covered are notions of
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proper” womanhood, women’s involvement in wars, women’s role
in family life, women’s paid labor, and female activism. Emphasis is
placed on the diversity of women’s lives based on racial, class, ethnic,
and sexual differences (a Leadership Studies designated course).
HI 230 Plural America I (1)
An introduction to the plurality of the American culture from within
the liberal arts traditions of history and literature. The intent is to
recognize the aspects of our cultures appropriated into the Western
tradition but often either unacknowledged or glossed over. The end
should be an appreciation of the achievements and limitations of our
Western heritage, and a heightened sensitivity to the cultural diversity
of the world-at-large. Plural America I focuses on Native-American
and Chicano history and literature and on the European context of
American society. Also listed as HON 230, this course may be counted
by Honors Program students toward fulfillment of their course
requirements. (Also listed as EH 230.) Prerequisite: EH 102 or 208.
HI 231 Plural America II (1)
A continuation of Plural America I, focusing on African-American and
Asian-American history and literature and on the 1960s as a catalyst
for multi-culturalism. Also listed as HON 231, this course may be
counted by Honors Program students toward fulfillment of their course
requirements. (Also listed as EH 231.) Prerequisite: EH 102 or 208.
