Provides an overview of the Crusades through an examination of the major impulses, events, and figures involved in their execution. Placing the Crusades in their wider east-west, Muslim-Christian context is foundational to the approach taken in the course. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Deals with the roots, development and significance of the 16th century revolutions in Christianity, Protestant, Catholic and Radical, in their social contexts. It also outlines the early developments of some significant subsequent movements such as Puritanism. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Henry VIII, and his numerous wives and children, with special attention to Elizabeth I. Considers the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the wars with Spain, the translation of the Bible and overseas expansion. It concludes with an examination of the English Revolution (1642-1660), the conquest of Ireland and the role of Oliver Cromwell in these cataclysmic events. Attention is also given to music, architecture and social history. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Continues the themes outlined in England from Reformation to Revolution, 1500-1658, and also considers England’s emergence as a world power, the early history of the British Empire and the early impact of the industrial revolution. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Covers the history of the United Kingdom from the beginning of the 19th century to the election of Tony Blair as prime minister in 1997. Topics such as war, diplomacy, the industrial revolution, the rise and decline of empire, religion and secularization, the emergence of the welfare state, class and the position of the monarchy will be examined. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines the history of the British Empire, the largest empire in the history of the world, during its last and greatest phase from 1800-1980. The Empire’s wide-ranging impact on the modern world will be considered in the context of such topics such as politics, economics, armies, navies, race, nationalism, gender, society and religion. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Outside of Shakespeare, Winston Churchill is probably the best-known Englishman of all-time. His varied career as a soldier, journalist, author, parliamentarian, cabinet minister, and prime minister, is without equal in British history. Today, Churchill’s reputation as a leader is overwhelmingly heroic, but in his own time he was often controversial and in the years leading up to his becoming prime minister in 1940 many contemporaries thought that his political career was over. This course is full-orbed, in that it attempts to probe the life and times of Churchill as fully as possible. He was a major actor in a number of British and world events spanning over half a century, from the imperial re- conquest of Sudan in 1898 to the Cold War of the 1950s. His life in connection with these and many other important events will be examined closely. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

This independent study option is open to third- and fourth-year students who wish to explore a topic not covered in the regular curriculum and in which the professor has an interest and expertise and is willing to direct studies. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in HIST Permission required

Beginning with the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, surveys 200 years of European history, concluding with the fall of the Soviet Empire in 1989. The rise of modern politics and society is examined, including industrialization, war, imperialism and religion. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Traces the history of the African continent from 1800 to the present. Topics include pre-colonial societies, slavery and the slave trade, European exploration and conquest, colonialism, the missionary movement, nationalism and independence, economics, warfare and contemporary religion. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines the origins and impact of the world population explosion that began around 1750. Topics include nutrition, medicine, disease, public health, fertility, marriage, children and the family. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Beginning with the creation of the East India Company in 1600 during the reign of Elizabeth I, surveys the history of the British in India until 1947, the year of Indian independence. Politics, war, economics, religion, social and race relations and nationalism are examined. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

The Middle East witnessed more momentous events in the post-World War II period than any other region of the world. Study of U.S. foreign policy covers U.S.-Middle East relations during the Cold War. The major topics targeted include: the rebirth of Israel, C.I.A. covert action in Iran, Arab-Israeli conflict, Lebanese civil war and the rise of Islamic fundamentalist groups. American public opinion and the issues of ideology, religion, oil and mass media receive significant treatment. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Surveys the history of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict. Topics covered include Ottoman and post-World War I Palestine, the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, the Arab-Israeli wars, and the nature and extent of ongoing strife in the Middle East. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines the history of those Christians around the world who espoused traditional, historic Protestant Christianity in the context of twentieth- century modernity and its attendant scientific, liberal, and secular challenges. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Explores modern North American economic history including the impact of economic theory, war, urbanization, technology, regionalism, immigration, and globalization on growth and income. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines how various movies portray Western culture from the Roman period to the present. Three major components are cinemas as a popular art form, the rise of the West (including interaction with non-Western cultures), and the influence of movies on our understanding of history and culture. In exploring film and culture, the focus will be on themes, such as sacrifice, survival, family, and faith. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST Same as ARTM 344

Probes in detail the history of 19th century Britain, an era dominated by the idea of progress. Empire, literature, warfare, democracy, religion and gender relations are some of the topics that will be examined in order to understand more fully British society at the height of its power during the long reign of Queen Victoria. Prerequisites: 9 credit hours in HIST and at least third-year standing Recommended: HIST 301, 342

This independent study option is open to fourth- year History majors who wish to explore a topic not covered in the regular curriculum and in which the professor has an interest and expertise and is willing to direct studies. Prerequisite: 18 credit hours in HIST Permission required

The Great Depression caused chaos and struggle for millions of Americans; it was the worst economic downturn in American history (and in the industrialized world). In addition to the drama that people faced in their daily lives, this course covers economic theory to better understand America’s declining standard of living and the economic and political reform of the era. Prerequisites: 9 credit hours in HIST and at least third-year standing

Students will complete a major research project in History and Global Studies that demonstrates the ability to formulate a thesis, use scholarly methods, evaluate primary sources and come to reasonable conclusions. Only offered to students in their final year of an honours program in History and Global Studies Application required