History (HIS)
A study of world civilizations from ca. 3,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The course will focus on human beginnings in Africa, the Middle East, India, China; the rise of Islam and Western cultures.
A study of world civilizations from 1650 to the present with emphasis on political, social and economic development.
A survey of social and intellectual development in the Western World from pre/history to the Reformation.
Introduction to African American History. A historical survey of the African American Experience from its origins in African culture to the present. Major themes include the African heritage, the middle passage, slavery, segregation, second class citizenship, survival skills, and their impact on the enduring black community.
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Colonial period to 1865.
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from 1865 to the present.
Problems encountered by professional historians in the utilization of primary historical sources.
Prerequisite(s): HIS 201 and HIS 202, or consent of instructor. The history of African/Americans in the United States, their role in the development of this country, and their struggle for rights, privileges, and protections of citizenship.
A study of problems associated with the Great Depression, the New Deal, war and significant social change, major political developments, and achievements in space.
An historical survey of the making of the Constitution and its interpretation through decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
A survey of the political, intellectual, economic, and social development of Europe from 1450/1815.
Europe from the downfall of Napoleon (1815) to the outbreak of World War I (1914).
The history of Europe from 1914 to the present. Particular attention is given to the impact of World War I upon European society.
A survey of English history from pre/Roman times to the close of the Glorious Revolution (1689), with emphasis upon constitutional and legal developments.
The growth of British democracy and the role of Britain in the rise and expansion of world imperialism during the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.
A social, economic, and political history of Kentucky. In addition, the course will examine Kentucky’s contributions to national politics.
A survey of selected Central and South American countries in their modern eras, and trends that are representative of the problems that beset the region.
A survey of European history from 500 to 1500, with strong emphasis on cultural achievements of the period.
A survey tracing the earliest beginnings of man in Africa and the development of sub/ and trans-Saharan civilizations.
The creation and development of European colonial empires in Africa and the subsequent rise of independent African states.
This survey course is designed to enhance students' knowlegde of about the evolution of African American education in a historical context. especially as it relates to the dynamics of race, class and culture in the United States from slavery to present.
A thorough study of the contributions of African/Americans to American culture and their struggle for full citizenship in the United States.
The economic, social, political, and cultural life of the southern states from colonial times to the present.
A survey of America’s diplomatic relations with the major world powers since the founding of the Republic.
A cultural and political survey of the history of China and Japan, with emphasis on their changing relationships with the rest of the world.
This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self reliance and critical thinking.