Department of History
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| HI 101-102 | History of Western Civilization | 6 Cr. |
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A survey of the chief political, economic, social, intellectual, religious, and cultural developments of the West in their historical context. Required for all history majors. Offered annually. |
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| HI 201 | Greek History | 3 Cr. |
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A study of the Greek experience with special emphasis on the political, social, economic, and cultural factors which have influenced modern civilization. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 202 | Roman History | 3 Cr. |
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A study of the Roman experience with special emphasis on the political, economic, social, and cultural factors which have influenced modern civilization. Spring semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 203-204 | Medieval History | 6 Cr. |
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The development of Europe from the decline of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the 16th century. Fall semester, even-numbered years and spring odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 211 | History of Modern Europe to 1870 | 3 Cr. |
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A survey of the major political, social, economic and intellectual developments from 1648 to 1870. This course may be used to meet history major or minor program requirements. Offered annually in the Fall semester. |
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| HI 212 | History of Modern Europe since 1870 | 3 Cr. |
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A survey of the major political, social, economic and intellectual development from 1870 to the present. This course may be used to meet history major or minor program requirements. Offered annually in the Spring semester. |
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| HI 221-222 | History of the United States | 6 Cr. |
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An introductory survey of the American experience from the Age of Exploration to the present, with emphasis on those national traits which continue to influence American attitudes and actions. Required of all history majors. Offered annually. |
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| HI 231 | Montana and the West | 3 Cr. |
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An introductory survey of Montana's past and its importance in the development of the West, from the period of exploration to the present. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 251 | Introduction to East Asia | 3 Cr. |
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A survey of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean culture and history, with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Fall semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 271 | History of Modern Latin America | 3 Cr. |
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A survey of the major trends in the political, social, economic and intellectual development of Latin America since independence. The primary focus will be on the histories of Mexico, Cuba, Brazil and Argentina, although examples from across the region will be studied. Fall semester. Fulfills global diversity requirement. |
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| HI 301-302 | History of the Catholic Church | 6 Cr. |
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An introductory survey of the history of the Catholic Church from the time of Christ to the present post-conciliar period, emphasizing the organic development of the Church in its historical context through the ages. Fall semester, even-numbered years and spring semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 303 | Renaissance History | 3 Cr. |
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A history of the Renaissance in Europe from the beginning of the 14th century to the middle of the 16th century, with emphasis on the intellectual and cultural achievements of that period. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 304 | History of the Reformation | 3 Cr. |
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A history of the Reformation from the beginning of the 16th century to the middle of the 17th century, including a treatment of the complex political, economic, social, and cultural milieu in which religious differences arose. Emphasis is on the theological disputes which shattered the unity of medieval Christendom. Spring semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 305 | The Long Nineteenth Century:Europe, 1789-1918 | 3 Cr. |
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An interpretative course which investigates a number of significant themes in the history of nineteenth century Europe. Revolution, liberalism and nationalism, industrialization, the question of class, diplomacy and imperialism are among the subjects to be examined. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. |
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| HI 307 | Contemporary Europe: Politics, Society and Culture | 3 Cr. |
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An interpretative course which examines various themes in the history of the Continent since the end of the Second World War. The reconstruction of Europe, the trials of war criminals, the Cold War, the protests of the 1960s, European integration and the collapse of Communism are some of the topics that will be examined. Spring semester, even-numbered years. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. |
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| HI 312 | History of Modern Britain | 3 Cr. |
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A history of Great Britain since 1688. The emphasis will be on political, social and cultural developments. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of British identity in these years. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. |
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| HI 314 | History of Modern France | 3 Cr. |
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A history of France since 1715, with emphasis on the political, cultural and social debates that have shaped the country since that time. Spring semester, even-numbered years. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. |
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| HI 316 | History of Modern Germany | 3 Cr. |
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A history of Germany from 1648 to the present, with an emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and the questions of political unity, militarism and economic development. Fall semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 317 | The Weimar Republic: The Path to the Nazi Dictator | 3 Cr. |
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An analytical study of Germany during the time of the Weimar Republic (1919-1933). Special emphasis is placed on political, intellectual, economic, and military developments during a critical phase of German history. Offered at the discretion of the department. |
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| HI 320 | History of Modern Russia | 3 Cr. |
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A history of Russia from Kievan times to the Confederation of Independent States (CIS). Special attention is given to political and intellectual progress. Offered at the discretion of the department. |
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| HI 321 | Topics in the History of Spain and Portugal | 3 Cr. |
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An investigation of several themes and periods in the history of Spain and Portugal. Topics to be examined will range from the medieval period to the creation of overseas empires, to the crises of the nineteenth centuries and the dictatorships of the twentieth. This course is not a survey, but will instead be organized on a thematic and topical approach. Offered at the discretion of the instructor. |
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| HI 322 | Civil War and Reconstruction | 3 Cr. |
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An investigation of the ideas, personalities, and events of the critical years between 1830-1890. Includes an examination of abolitionists, sectionalism, civil rights, and military action. Spring semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 323 | 20th Century American History | 3 Cr. |
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An interpretive examination of the special forces that have shaped American history, from 1900 to the present, with particular emphasis on the social and cultural aspects of the period. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 352 | American - East Asian Relations | 3 Cr. |
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An analytical survey of America's interaction with East Asia since 1800. Special emphasis is placed on economic, religious, cultural, diplomatic, and military exchanges. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 372 | History of Modern Mexico | 3 Cr. |
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A history of Mexico since independence. Particular focus will be placed on political and economic development, social change, the Revolutionary period, and the question of U.S.-Mexican relations. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Fulfills global diversity requirement. |
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| HI 382 | The Second World War Era | 3 Cr. |
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This course will allow students to examine the period of the Second World War in considerable depth. The origins of the war and subsequent diplomacy, the military dimension of the conflict, the Holocaust, and the impact of the war away from the front lines will all be themes of the course. The diversity of experience between 1939-1945 is striking. This course does not attempt to be a survey, but rather will seek to give students the opportunity to examine some of the most significant and controversial issues of the period. Offered summers at the discretion of the instructor. |
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| HI 411 | The Holocaust | 3 Cr. |
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An examination of the destruction of European Jewry within Nazi-dominated Europe. The origins of, development of and response to the Holocaust will be assessed using a variety of resources. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. |
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| HI 421-422 | American Diplomatic History | 6 Cr. |
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An analytical survey of major developments and trends in United States diplomacy from the American Revolution to the present. Fall semester, odd-numbered years and spring semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 424 | History of the Trans-Mississippi West | 3 Cr. |
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A topical study of the Trans-Mississippi West from the late 18th through the 20th centuries. Special emphasis on the myths and symbolism of the West, and on the West's impact on the nation's attitudes and values. Fall semester, even-numbered years. |
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| HI 486 | Readings and Conference | 1-3 Cr. |
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An informal seminar course with readings and reports in selected periods of history. Offered by arrangement. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson and Vice President for Academic Affairs. See Independent Study. |
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| HI 493 | Historical Research Practicum | 3 Cr. |
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A practical research course conducted at the Montana Historical Society. Designed to familiarize research-oriented students with research, methodology, and historical materials. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the instructor. Offered each semester on an arranged basis. This course may be taken more than once. |
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| HI 494 | Historiography | 3 Cr. |
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A formal seminar which surveys theories and literature of history as seen in the work of a variety of historians. Emphasis will be on methodological and topical approaches. Required for all history majors. Offered annually in the Spring semester. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. |
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| HI 495 | Research Seminar in History | 3 Cr. |
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A formal seminar in which the students research, write, and evaluate major papers based on primary and secondary source materials. Required for all history majors. Fall semester. |
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| IR 486 | Readings and Conference | 1-3 Cr. |
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An informal seminar with selected readings and reports on particular aspects of international relations. Offered by arrangement. Prerequisite: Consent of program director and Vice President for Academic Affairs. |
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| IR 492 | Internship in International Relations | 6 Cr. |
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An internship with the Department of Commerce of the State of Montana; requires twenty (20) hours of work per week and must be arranged through the director of Carroll's international relations program. |
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| IR 495 | Research Seminar in International Relations | 3 Cr. |
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A formal seminar in which students concentrate on researching, writing, and evaluating major papers in international relations based on both primary and secondary source materials. Required for all international relations majors. Fall semester. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. |
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| IR 499 | Honors Thesis | 1-3 Cr. |
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In order to graduate with honors in international relations, a student is required to complete an honors thesis. |
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