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HIST 3334-Christian Europe, 450-1750
Studies the development of the various Christian traditions in Europe from the early middle ages to the Enlightenment. The general subject of the course is not theology, the study of God, but history of religion, the study of the practice of Christianity and its contexts.

HIST 3337-Europe, 1914-1945
A study of the role of the two world wars and the interwar period in shaping Europe and the modern international environment.

HIST 3338-Contemporary Europe
An examination of the European experience since the end of World War II. Emphasizes the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual change and continuity in the years 1945 to the present.

HIST 3430-History of England to 1603
A survey of English history from the Roman occupation to the death of Elizabeth I.

HIST/IRSH 3431-England since 1603
A survey of English history from the accession of King James I to the present.

HIST 3432-Germany: 1648-present
A survey of modern German history, outlining the origins of Prussia, Bismarck’s statecraft, the rise and fall of Hitler’s Third Reich, and post-World War II Germany.

HIST 3434-Modern European Thought
An examination of significant figures and developments in modern European intellectual history from the eighteenth century Enlightenment to Post-Structualism.

HIST 3435-The Scientific Revolution
A study of scientific change from Copernicus to Newton.

HIST/INTS/AAST 3530-History of Africa to 1800
Traces the development of significant social, economic and political institutions within precolonial Africa.

HIST/INTS/AAST 3531-History of Africa since 1800
Traces significant developments in precolonial, colonial and post colonial African history. These include trade and the origins of the colonial state as well as African encounters with colonialism.

HIST/INTS 3532-The Modern Middle East
A survey of the major developments in the Middle East since World War I.

HIST/INTS 3534-Modern Southeast Asia
Common themes of the region from 1600, including the impact of the West, the nationalist response, and the post-WWII rise of a modern community of nations.

HIST/INTS 3535-Islamic Civilization
A survey of the diffusion of Islam across the world with special attention paid to the ideological factors which promote similarities among Muslims in different cultures and to the cultural features which promote differences among them.

HIST 3536-Russia to 1917
A survey of the history of Russia from its Kievan origins to the Revolution of 1917.

HIST/INTS/LAST 3537-Colonial Latin America
A political, social, and economic survey of Latin America from its pre-Columbia era to its struggles for independence.

HIST/INTS/LAST 3538-Modern Latin America
A political, social, and economic survey of Latin America from independence to the present.

HIST 4130-Georgia History
Explores important political, social, cultural, and economic developments that have shaped modern Georgia. Satisfies the Georgia Constitution and Georgia History requirements.

HIST/AMST 4131-American Biography
An analysis of the life stories of representative individuals in American history including examination of different types of biographical writing.

HIST/AMST 4132-Recent America: US Since 1945
Surveys the history of the United States from World War II to the present, including social, political, and economic developments.

HIST/INTS 4133-US Diplomacy: The Cold War
Examines the history of U.S. foreign relations from the aftermath of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

HIST 4230-The Renaissance
Examines the cultural, intellectual, political, economic and social aspects of Italy from 1300-1525, with additional reference to its northern European context.

HIST 4322-“Woman Question” in Europe
An intellectual history course focusing on the debate over women’s nature, women’s roles, and the notion of “woman.” Although the “woman question” has a history spanning the entire modern period, this course will examine the period 1848-1950 when many of the classic texts appeared.

HIST 4333-Colonial Experience I: Europe
Examines the causes, course and consequences of the “New Imperialism” of Europe in the years 1875 to 1945 and the subsequent process of decolonization following the end of World War II. Emphasis will be placed on the historiographical treatment of the causes of European imperialism, the debate over its consequences, and the relationship between Europe and its former dependencies.

HIST/RELS 4336-Science and Religion
Examines the interactions between science and religion from ancient times to the present.

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