Department: History
William E. Nicholas
Professor of History
Office:
Berte Humanities Building 310
Contact Information:
Birmingham-Southern College
Box 549031
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-7834
Office Fax: 205-226-3089
E-mail: bnichola@bsc.edu
Brief Career Background:
Teaching Experience: Tulane University, Assistant Professor of History, l970-1972
Birmingham-Southern College, Associate Professor of History, l972-l984
Birmingham-Southern College, Professor of History, l984 to present
Educational Background:
B.A., magna cum laude, Trinity University, l964
M.A., history, Trinity University, l966
Ph.D., history, Tulane University, l970
Areas of Academic Interest:
- United States History
- Social and Intellectual
- Diplomatic
- Recent Political
- Latin American History
- Mexico
- Central America
Courses Taught:
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 (an IC designated course). 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 (an IC designated course). 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.