The political, religious, socio-economic and cultural life of England under the Tudors, focusing on the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: One of HST 101, HST 102, HST 350, HST 351; or graduate status.

Explores the social, cultural and political development of British America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: One of the following: HST 111, 323, 324, 326, 351; or graduate status.

An investigation of nation-building, the formation of new institutions, ideologies, decision-making, and personalities during the precarious decades following the American Revolution. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: One of HST 110, 111, 301; or graduate status.

This course examines the causes and process of secession, wartime experiences, and the reconstruction of the South to 1877. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: At least 6 hours of history coursework or graduate status. Recommended: While this course does not require or expect detailed knowledge of the Civil War, it is helpful to have some background knowledge of nineteenth-century U.S. history.

An investigation of scholars’ interpretations and approaches to Great Lakes Indigenous history from origin stories through the present. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: At least 6 hours of history coursework or graduate status. Recommended: HST 110, HST 111, HST 112 or HST 323 (some background in U.S. history/Indigenous history).

This course examines US history in a global context, analyzing interactions between the United States and other nations from the Spanish-American War to the present. Prerequisites: Junior standing or admission to graduate program.

Using cultural texts such as films, novels, monographs and lectures, this course examines American politics and political culture from 1865 to the present. Recommended: HST 112 or PSC 105 and 9 additional hours of history or political science; or graduate standing.

Individual and group studies in regional and local Michigan history.

An overview of political, social, military, economic, and cultural history during the late Roman republic (c. 133-27 BC), emphasizing modern historiography and ancient sources in English translation. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Six hours of HST coursework or graduate status. Recommended: Detailed knowledge of Roman history is not required, but students will benefit from familiarity with basic periods and developments in the ancient Mediterranean world.

An overview of social, political, cultural and intellectual developments in Europe from the late seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Recommended: Six hours of course work in European or world history before 1815.

This course will examine the period dominated by Napoleon Bonaparte (1795-1815) and its political, social, and cultural impact on European and transnational history. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: 9 hours of history coursework or graduate standing.

Political, social, and economic change in Europe from the First World War through the Second; emphasis on fascism and the failure of democracy. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: HST 102 or 106 or graduate status.

Students propose, design, and develop role-playing and other face-to-face games for use in the world history classroom. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 300- level writing intensive course and 56 credit hours or graduate standing.

Africa on the eve of European colonization, the colonization of Africa, the struggle for independence, the post-independence period, neo- colonialism, the Cold War and globalization. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: HST 176, 201 or 202, or graduate standing.

Historic preservation can play a central role in building more just, equitable, and sustainable communities. This course explores historic preservation theory, methods, and ethics. Recommended: At least 6 credit hours of History or Museum Studies coursework.

A practical introduction to archives theory, management, and issues; hands-on learning experience with primary source materials. Prerequisites: HST 301 and MST 310; or graduate standing.

An introduction to the methodology and use of Oral History in historical research, interpretation, and documentation. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: HST 301 and MST 310; or graduate status.

Study of a selected historical topic at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates or graduate students. Recommended: 12 hours of HST.