History (HIST)

HIST 101  - European Civilization from Ancient Times to the Mid-17th Century  (3 Credits)  

The rise and development of European civilization from its Mediterranean origins through the Renaissance and Reformation.

Carolina Core: GHS

HIST 102  - European Civilization from the Mid-17th Century  (3 Credits)  

European development and expansion from the mid-17th century to the present.

Carolina Core: GHS

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 109  - Introduction to Latin American Civilization  (3 Credits)  

A discussion of the political, cultural, and economic forces which have conditioned the development of institutions and ideas in Spanish and Portuguese America.

Carolina Core: GHS

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 111  - United States History to 1865  (3 Credits)  

A general survey of the United States from the era of discovery to 1865, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 

Carolina Core: GHS

HIST 112  - United States History since 1865  (3 Credits)  

A general survey of the United States from 1865 to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments.  Honors sections are available for students in the honors program.

Carolina Core: GHS

HIST 311  - The Age of Absolutism, 1648-1789  (3 Credits)  

A survey of European political, economic, and intellectual development from the age of Louis XIV to the eve of the French Revolution.

HIST 312  - French Revolution and Napoleon  (3 Credits)  

The changes in France and Europe during the revolutionary decade, the rise of Napoleon, and the establishment of French hegemony over the Continent.

HIST 316  - Nineteenth-Century Europe  (3 Credits)  

Political, social, economic, and intellectual developments from 1815-1900, which brought European culture to its zenith and contributed to Europe's global domination.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 317  - Contemporary Europe from World War I to World War II  (3 Credits)  

The Great War, revolution, and reconstruction; the rise of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes and the coming of World War II.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 318  - Europe from World War II to the Present  (3 Credits)  

The Second World War and its origins; the Cold War; European recovery; a divided continent and Europe in the Global Era.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 320  - The History of Great Britain  (3 Credits)  

A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the British Isles from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. First semester: to the Restoration of 1660; second semester: since 1660.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 321  - The History of Great Britain  (3 Credits)  

A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the British Isles from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. First semester: to the Restoration of 1660; second semester: since 1660.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Global Learning

HIST 399  - Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research