Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

HISTORY
(SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
HIST-101 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 3   Surveys the development of society from
      Paleolithic era to the Reformation. Focuses on
      several facets of selected cultures, such as the
      evolution of civilizations, religion and
      philosophy, rhetorical tradition, and the
      unfolding of world commerce.
 
HIST-102 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 3   Advent of the political and economic revolutions
      of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
      Consequences of war, extension of economic,
      political, and social relationships beyond
      national borders. Identifies and expounds four
      themes: Development of Western World; Emergence of
      World System; Revolution and Ideology: War and
      Peace in the Twentieth Century.
HIST-111 UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1865 3   A survey of U.S. political, diplomatic, economic,
      social, and cultural history through the end of
      the Civil War. The class is designed to illustrate
      that the past is distinct from the present (the
      past is a foreign country) yet provides a
      context for understanding our own time.
HIST-112 UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1865 3   A survey of U.S. political, diplomatic, economic,
      social, and cultural history from 1865 to the
      present. The class is designed to illustrate that
      the past is distinct from the present (the "past
      is a foreign country") yet provides a context for
      understanding our own time.
HIST-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-200 KEYS TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH 3   Historiography is the history of history. This
      course centers on concepts and methods of history
      and those individuals who most contributed to
      historical thought. The role of the historian will
      be studied through the lives and methods of some
      of the foremost in the field.
 
HIST-240 NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 3   An examination of Native Americans' distinctive
      histories, cultures, and relations with non-Indian
      peoples and states. The course will include
      discussion of how the Native American past
      continues to influence Native and non-Native
      peoples in the present.
HIST-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-291 WORKSHOP IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-295 PRACTICUM IN HISTORY 1 12  
HIST-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN HISTORY 1 12  
HIST-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12  
HIST-300 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC AND APPLIED 3   An overview of public and applied history. Through
HISTORY     projects, readings in professional journals, field
      trips and guest speakers, students learn about
      various sectors of public and applied history.
      Basic skills unique to the many career
      opportunities in public and applied history are
      also emphasized.
HIST-320 HISTORY OF SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE 3   This course presents a historical review of the
UNITED STATES     development of social welfare in this country from
      colonial times to the present. Within that
      context, social welfare is explored relative to
      economic, political, social, religious, and
      philosophical developments. This course examines
      this country's responses to social welfare
      concerns through pragmatic efforts involving both
      social treatment and social control. The approach
      is topical and selective, rather than strictly
      chronological and comprehensive. Cross-listed with
      SW 320.
 
HIST-333 AFRICA AND THE WORLD 3   A survey from pre-history to modern times
      through historical sources, literature, film and
      music. Pre-requisite: ENGL 102; completion of
      Social Science core is strongly recommended.
HIST-336 IMPERIALISM AND THE MODERN WORLD 3   Focuses on imperialism at the global level since
      1492, with particular focus on the period since
      1800
      Pre-requisite: ENGL 102; completion of Social
      Science core and HIST 102 is strongly recommended
HIST-340 HISTORY OF THE NEZ PERCE TRIBE 3   An examination of the unique history of this tribe
      from prehistory to modern times. This will include
      a cultural-historical approach to the Nez
      Perce-White relations emphasizing the missionary
      period, the 1855 Treaty, tribal divisions and
      White encroachments. The Nez Perce War will be
      studied and post-war history including the
      Oklahoma exile, reservation allotment (1895) and
      modern developments, including fishing, hunting,
      health and gambling issues.
 
HIST-360 HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES 3   Examines the history and development of the motion picture art.
       
HIST-370 HISTORY OF ASIA 3   A study of political and cultural developments in
      China, Japan, India and other Asian countries.
      Recent trends and relations with the West will be
      emphasized.
      Pre-requisite: At least 6 credits of 100-level
      coursework, or permission of the instructor.
HIST-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-391 WORKSHOP IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-395 PRACTICUM IN HISTORY 1 12  
HIST-396 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN HISTORY 1 12  
HIST-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12  
HIST-423 HISTORY OF IDAHO AND THE PACIFIC 3   An examination of the social, cultural, political,
NORTHWEST     and economic history of the areas now known as
      Idaho and the Pacific Northwest in a state,
      regional, and national context. Particular
      emphasis will be given to the life experiences of
      ordinary men and women of varied ethnic
      backgrounds and to the question of how the
      region's past has shaped the present day nature of
      the Pacific Northwest.
HIST-425 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST 3   An examination of the history of the
      Trans-Mississippi American West, including social,
      cultural, political, and economic developments
      from earliest times to the present.
      Pre-requisite:  At least 6 credits of 100-level
      history coursework or permission of the
      instructor.
HIST-426 WOMEN IN THE WEST 3  

This course explores the many different histories of women in the West, through their own words, through literature, through film, and through recent scholarship by western women’s historians. The course will examine how the history of the American West looks different through women’s eyes, considering whether women of all races and classes experienced greater “freedom” or opportunity in the West as opposed to women back east. Finally, the course will also examine how researching women’s roles and experiences in the West changes the larger historical narrative of what is typically considered within the West.

HIST-429 ORIGINS OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY 3   The origins and development of major foreign
      policies within the context of international
      contacts, diplomatic organizations and procedures.
      Cross-listed with POLS 429
HIST-430 THE US AND PACIFIC RIM AFFAIRS 3   A detailed examination of new and continuing
      issues facing the United States as it has dealt
      with the peoples and nations of the Pacific Rim.
 
HIST-444 HISTORY BEHIND THE NEWS 3   Students in this research oriented course examine
      the historical context surrounding current events
      and the political economy of global media systems.
      Lectures and class discussions in the first half
      of the semester prepare students for conducting
      independent research projects during the second
      half of the semester.
      Pre-requisite: ENGL 102 and completion of Social
      Science core.
HIST-454 HISTORY OF EUROPE (1815-1914) 3   A detailed study of major European countries from
      the Congress of Vienna to the First World War.
HIST-456 HISTORY OF EUROPE (1914 TO PRESENT) 3   A detailed study of major European countries and
      events from World War I to the present.
 
HIST-460 RUSSIAN HISTORY 3   A history of the major political, cultural, social
      and intellectual developments in Russia from the
      earliest times to the present.
HIST-465 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY 3   A study of Latin American from Napoleonic wars to
      Castro's Cuba. Economic, political and social
      issues are described.
HIST-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-491 WORKSHOP IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY 1 3  
HIST-495 PRACTICUM IN HISTORY 1 12  
HIST-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN HISTORY 1 12  
HIST-499 RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR IN HISTORY 3   A senior seminar that investigates historiography.