History and Interdisciplinary Studies

A comparative study of societies and cultures, and their interactions, from the earliest humans to the sixteenth century. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding, offers exercises in writing, discussion, and computer applications.

A comparative study of societies and cultures and their interactions from the earliest humans to the sixteenth century. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding: offers exercises in writing, discussion, and computer applications.

A comparative study of societies and cultures, and their interactions, from the sixteenth century to the present, emphasizing modern issues. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding, offers exercises in writing, discussion, and computer

A comparative study of societies and cultures and their interactions from the sixteenth century to the present, emphasizing modern issues. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding: offers exercises in writing, discussion and computer ap

A comprehensive survey of US history from the development of indigenous cultures to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding: offers exercises in writing, discussion, and computer applica

A comprehensive surve of American history from the development of indigenous cultures tot he passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding: offers exercises in writing, discussion, and computer applications.

A comprehensive survey of American history from the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865 to the present. Encourages critical thinking and geographical understanding: offers exercises in writing, discussion, and computer applications.

Themes in African American history is a gateway to, the interdisciplinary study of African American, history and culture that explores different epochs, from their roots in Africa through today. The, course introduces foundational themes, concepts,, people, and movements while nurturing critical, thinking, writing, and oral competency.

Themes in African American history is a gateway to, the interdisciplinary study of African American, history and culture that explores different epochs, from their roots in Africa through today. The, course introduces foundational themes, concepts,, people, and movements while nurturing critical, thinking, writing, and oral competency.

HIS 205, a required course for history majors to be taken in the sophomore year, is designed to introduce students to the meaning, and problems of historical study and to the skills required to conceptualize, analyze, and synthesize historical materials.

Studies the development and characteristics of Western thought and ideologies, and their application to modern global issues and challenges. Emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and oral discussion.

An in-depth engagement with the craft of reading, writing, research and rhetoric for historians, this clas reinforces the skills learned in History 205 and builds upon them by introducing historical research methods and discussing the variety of historical thought and theory.

This course examines European overseas expansion from the exploration of West Africa in 1415 to the settlement of Jamestown colony in 1607. It focuses on cross- cultural encounters among Europeans, Africans, Native Americans, and Asians, with an emphasis

This course examines the European colonization of the Americas from Jamestown colony in 1607 to the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765. It focuses on cultural encounters among British, French, Spanish, Dutch and other European settlers, the indigenous socie

This Course examines the era of the American Revolution from the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765 to the ratification of the US Constitution in 1788. Special topics include the origins of the American Revolution, the social history of the militia, loyalis

This course examines the development of the federal government from the ratification of the US Constitution through the end of the War of 1812. The course will emphasize the development of an American social and political identity and the challenges the new nation faced as it developed not only a strong central government, but also struggled to be recognized internationally.

This course examines the social, cultural, and political history of the United States during the antebellum period, from the end of the War of 1812 to the election of Abraham Lincoln as president. Particular attention will be paid to the changing role of

This course examines the social, cultural, political and military history of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 to the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Special attention will be given to the role of African-Americans in the Civil War and the chan

Survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Latin American nations since the early nineteenth century.

This course traces the history of Virginia from Native American kingdoms through colonial development to the present.

Study of the Spanish, French, English, Dutch, and Swedish colonies through the eighteenth century, ending with the Treaty of Paris (1763). Emphasis on the economic, social, religious, and political concepts shaping colonial cultures.

Surveys the political, economic, diplomatic, and , intellectual themes associated with the American , Revolution and post-Revolutionary era, with, particular emphasis upon the drafting of the U.S, Constitution.

Study of nature of sectional conflicts leading to , Civil War; political, military and diplomatic , aspects of the war itself; Reconstruction and its, results to 1877

Survey of African-American history from its African origins to the abolition of slavery in 1865. Emphasizes critical thinking, writing and oral competency.

Survey of African-American history from its African origins to the abolition of slavery in 1865. Emphasizes critical thinking, writing and oral competency.

Survey of African-American history from the abolition of slavery in 1865 to the present. Emphasizes critical thinking, writing and oral competency.

Survey of African-American history from the abolition of slavery in 1865 to the present. Emphasizes critical thinking, writing and oral competency.

This course examines women's participation in the founding, developing and growth in the United century with special focus on women's struggle for legal, economic and social equality.

Study of the transformation of Tudor and Stuart, England into eighteenth-century Great Britain. , Emphasis on the making and maintenance of, England's limited monarch through its own civil , war to the end of the Napoleonic period. , Explanation of the causes and consequences of , Great Britain becoming the leading industrial and, commercial power by 1832

This course examines the rise and fall of Great Britain as the world's leading industrial and imperial power. Focuses also on the effects of decolonization, including African, West Indian, and Asian immigration to the United Kingdom, as well as the making

This course considers the problems of the states of Europe, emphasizing the causes of World War I, the terrible and unpredicted consequences of "total" war, the chaotic interwar period, the effects of the Great Depression, the emergence of totalitarian id

Study of the problems of the states of Europe, emphasizing the causes of World War I, the terrible and unpredicted consequences of "total" war, the chaotic interwar period, the effects of the Great Depression, the emergence of totalitarian ideologies, Wor

Study of the great civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Emphasis on political, economic, social, religious, and cultural life. Assessment of the rise of Christianity and the Germanic invasions culminating in the end of the Western Roman E

Examines the contemporary history of border violence, migration patterns, government controls, and ideologies of ethnic and national belonging in global and comparative perspective. Emphasis on understanding how racially exclusive and politically authoritarian ideologies triumph over the diverse and democratic promises of revolution, nation building, & construction of the people.

Examines the contemporary history of border, violence, migration patterns, government controls,, and ideologies of ethnic and national belonging in, global and comparative perspective. Emphasis on, understanding how racially exclusive and, politically authoritarian ideologies triumph over, the diverse and democratic promises of revolution,, nation building, and constructions of the "the, people".

Analysis of the political, economic, and social histories of these nations, 1810 to present.

Intensive directed reading for exceptionally able students.

Survey of the foundation and development of the Islamic civilization to the foundation of the Ottoman Empire providing close study of the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century.

Readings and discussions in selected historical problems.

This course examines cultures and comparative historical experiences in the Caribbean, from early modern European expansion to the present. It analyzes ways in which race, ethnicity, gender and class contributed to shared memories and political discourse

This course introduces students to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of Africa from the beginning of humanity to the 17thcentury. During the semester, students explore several themes with a view to understanding the vast diversity of African peoples and cultures before European colonial rule. Using multiple teaching and learning strategies to expose students to variety of viewpoints, the course emphasizes the inter-disciplinary richness of Africa's historical study, drawing interpretive paradigms from anthropology, archaeology, ethnography, religion, ethno-linguistics, and geography.

This course examines the history and cultures of Africa from the 17th century to the 21st century. Emphasis will be on the internal dynamics of African societies before European colonization, Africa and the global maritime networks, European colonization and Africans' response, end of colonization, challenges of post-colonial nation building, apartheid in South Africa, and Africa's recovery and economic growth in the age of globalization.

This course examines the history and cultures of Africa from the 17th century to the 21st century. Emphasis will be on the internal dynamics of African societies before European colonization, Africa and the global maritime networks, European colonization and Africans' response, end of colonization, challenges of post-colonial nation building, apartheid in South Africa, and Africa's recovery and economic growth in the age of globalization.

Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives and materials from history, arts, humanities, this course focuses on the worldwide migrations, societies, and cultures of African-descended peoples as they have formed communities and interacted with other commun

Survey of the role of Black leaders in American history from the period of exploration and discovery to the present.

This course examines of the development of the American military establishment, policies, and stategies from the American Revolution to the present.

This course examines of the development of the American military establishment, policies, and stategies from the American Revolution to the present.

This course has three learning outcomes: (1) to enhance the content, knowledge of teacher candidates about the major, trends, periods, and themes in world history, (2), to enable teacher candidates and/or future, researchers to understand the purposes and

Study of basic principles of the American , constitutional system. Emphasis on the judicial, interpretation and application of these principles, in construing the powers of the government and, the rights of persons. Examines the historical , background of major federal court decisions.

Survey of the social, political, and economic , development of the Southern United States.

Focuses on the long struggle for racial justice in America, and African American resistance to segregation and discrimination, leading to Civil Rights and the Black Power movements. It interrogates how black American activists engaged in international str

Drawing on scholarship rooted in various academic disciplines, including history, anthropology, literature, sociology, art history and performance studies, this course provides an introduction to selected themes in the rapidly expanding field of African Diaspora Studies.

Study of the leading Native American cultures of 1500 AD, their conquest by Iberian adventurers, , the making of colonial institutions and cultures, , and the eventual origins of independence movements.

Study of the development of slavery in the Atlantic Basin from its Western African/Islamic/, European origins through the dreaded Middle, Passage to the Caribbean, Latin America, and the , American South.

Opportunities to study and examine historical problems of special interest.

Opportunities to study and examine historical problems of special interest.

Opportunities to study and examine historical problems of special interest.

This course examines the first documented, Africans in colonial America who came ashore at, Old Point Comfort in 1619 through their dominance, in Virginia's maritime industry. Students will, also learn about the critical role African, Americans had in the Civil War, beginning at Fort, Monroe

This course examines the first documented, Africans in colonial America who came ashore at, Old Point Comfort in 1619 through their dominance, in Virginia's maritime industry. Students will, also learn about the critical role African, Americans had in the Civil War, beginning at Fort, Monroe

This course provides a local perspective of a, secret system that is still steeped in myth and, mystery. The majority of fugitives escaped from, Virginia, with the majority finding freedom, aboard vessels bound for the north.

Opportunities to study and examine historical themes of special interest related to Black Lives Matter.

This course frames how the events that occurred, beginning in 1619 permanently altered British, America and created a complex culture and, society. We intend to discuss this important, period by gathering a group of eminent scholars, who will use their e

Opportunities to study and examine historical problems of special interest.

An examination of the history of love and marriage in American society from the colonial period through the 20th century. Students will read primary and secondary sources on a range of topics from companionate marriage, same-sex marriage, interracial marr

This upper-level history seminar will examine two themes of the African Diaspora in Latin America: race and gender. It will place Latin America within the border context of Atlantic history, and suggest the ways in which comparative historical study can provide insight into interdisciplinary critical race and gender studies. The course will focus particular attention on the example of Cuba, a society that was profoundly impacted by colonialism, slavery, discrimination and revolution. It will examine contemporary perspectives and controversies currently underway in American, Latin American and Cuban academia regarding the history and present-day situation of African-descended peoples and women.

This upper-level history seminar will examine two themes of the African Diaspora in Latin America: race and gender. It will place Latin America within the border context of Atlantic history, and suggest the ways in which comparative historical study can provide insight into interdisciplinary critical race and gender studies. The course will focus particular attention on the example of Cuba, a society that was profoundly impacted by colonialism, slavery, discrimination and revolution. It will examine contemporary perspectives and controversies currently underway in American, Latin American and Cuban academia regarding the history and present-day situation of African-descended peoples and women.

Development of knowledge and skills in fields related to history, for example, museum work or digital projects. A minimum number of clock hours in approved placement is required.

In this capstone course, students formulate and carry out an original historical research project which applies their writing, critical thinking and public speaking skills to a self- directed research project. With the help of the instructor, students dev

In this capstone course, students formulate and carry out an original historical research project which applies their writing, critical thinking and public speaking skills to a self- directed research project. With the help of the instructor, students dev