CSUH Catalog 2004-2005: History (Undergraduate)

History

	Department Information
	Program Description
	Career Possibilities
	Features
	Preparation
	Major Requirements (B.A.)
	Minor Requirements
	History Option: Liberal Studies
	Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

Department of History
College of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences
Office: Meiklejohn Hall 4036.
Phone: (510) 885-3207; FAX: (510) 885-4791

Professor Emeritus: Richard J. Orsi

Professors: Dee E. Andrews (Chair), Richard Garcia, Gerald S. Henig, Henry F. Reichman

Associate Professors: Pablo Raul Arreola, Jr., Sophia Lee

Assistant Professors: Deana L. Heath, Nicole C. Howard, Robert A. Phelps, Nancy M. Thompson, Jessica Weiss

Lecturers: Roger L. Baldwin, Jeffrey M. Burns, Richard B. Speed, Terry P. Wilson

Please consult the 2005-2006 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

Program Description

Students who pursue work in History benefit in a variety of ways. Their studies afford them entree to the riches of the recorded past and understanding of the process of historical change. At the same time, a History major enables them to develop critical reading and writing skills which are valuable in life and in any employment field they choose to enter.

Career Possibilities

Archivist • Attorney • Corporate Historian • Curator • Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer • Government Service • International Relations Specialist • Journalist • Legal Assistant • Librarian • Museum Worker • Professor • Politician • Public Administrator • Researcher • Teacher • Writer

Features

The B.A. degree in History requires 60 units in History, 16 at the lower division and 44 at the upper division level. Foundation courses (20 units) provide an introduction to the methods and purposes of historical study, historical writing, and a survey of world history. Concentration requirements (16 units) permit specialization in a particular area, while elective courses (16 units) provide additional breadth. Capstone courses in historiography and historical method acquaint students with the theory and history of historical study and provide opportunities for the student to engage in original historical research.

Preparation

Students planning to major in History should pay particular attention to the lower division requirements in the major: some of these may be satisfied before coming to Hayward.

Advanced Placement: Students who score a "3," "4," or "5" on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Test in European History will be granted 8 units of credit for two of HIST 1014, HIST 1015, and HIST 1016, lower division requirements in the History major. (Specific equivalencies will be determined upon enrollment in the university.) Students who earn a "3," "4," or "5" on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Test in U.S. History will earn unit credit for HIST 1101 and HIST 1102 and satisfy the U.S. History and U.S. Constitution portion of the Code requirement. An additional course is required to complete the California State and Local Government portion of the Code requirement.

Major Requirements (B.A.)

Please consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 60 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.


I.	Core Curriculum (28 units)
	A.	Foundation Courses (20 units)
		The following courses should be taken as early in the major as possible:
			HIST 1000 The Nature of the Study of History (4)
				(Transfer students who arrive with four upper division History courses or courses equivalent to HIST 4030 and 4031 may substitute an upper division History course for HIST 1000.)
			HIST 1014 World Civilizations I (or 1017) (4) HIST 1015 World Civilizations II (or 2018) (4) HIST 1016 World Civilizations III (or 2019) (4) HIST 3010 Historical Writing (4)
	B.	Capstone Courses (8 units)
		The following courses should be taken in the student's final three quarters. All Foundation courses must be completed before enrollment in Capstone courses.
			HIST 4030 Historiography (4) HIST 4031 Historical Method (4)
II.	Concentration Requirements (16 units)
	The Department of History offers several concentrations for degree candidates. Majors should choose one of the following concentrations: United States History, European History, East Asian History, Latin American History, History of California and the American West. Students may also design a topical (e.g., women's history), geographic (e.g., Russian history), or period (e.g., ancient and medieval history) concentration of their own with the advance written approval of the department chair.
	A.	United States History
		1.	Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3411, 3412, 3413, 3414, 3415, 3416, 3417
		2.	Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3500, 3503, 3505, 3511, 3515, 3520, 3530, 3540, 3547, 3550, 3567, 3568, 3571, 3575, 3802
	B.	European History
		1.	Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3107, 3109, 3110, 3127, 3128, 3131, 3134, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3170
		2.	Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3003, 3005, 3114, 3123, 3124, 3132, 3133, 3136, 3138, 3139, 3201, 3204, 3222, 3223, 3801
	C.	East Asian History
		Four courses (16 units) from the following: HIST 3301, 3302, 3311, 3312, 3313, 3322, 3323, 3325, 3803
	D.	Latin American History
		1.	History 3600, 3605, 3620 (12)
		2.	One course (4 units) from the following: HIST 3622, 3632, 3804
	E.	History of California and the American West
		1.	HIST 3500, 3511 (8)
		2.	Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3503, 3505, 3515, 3530, 4032
III.	Electives (16 units)
	Four upper division courses (16 units) in History. These must include at least one course from each of at least two different concentration areas outside the student's concentration. HIST 3400 may not be counted towards the major.

Other Degree Requirements
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

Minor Requirements

The minor consists of 36 units. HIST 3400 may not be counted towards the minor.


I.	Lower Division (16 units)
	HIST 1000 The Nature of the Study of History (4) HIST 1014 World Civilizations I (or 1017) (4) HIST 1015 World Civilizations II (or 2018) (4) HIST 1016 World Civilizations III (or 2019) (4)
II.	Upper Division (20 units)
	A.	HIST 3010 Historical Writing (4)
	B.	Area Requirements
		A minimum of four units of upper division History courses in each of the following areas: (1) Europe, (2) United States, and (3) Latin America or Asia (12)
	C.	One of the following:
		HIST 4030 Historiography (4) HIST 4031 Proseminar in Historical Method (4)

History Option: Liberal Studies


Area VII, Credential Track or Area VI, General Track (24 units)


	HIST 3500 History of California (4) HIST 4031 Proseminar in Historical Method (4) Four additional courses in History, at least three of which must be upper division, and which represent at least two of the following fields: Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia. HIST 1101 and 1102 may not be counted towards the option. (16)

Undergraduate Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is HIST. Lower Division Courses
1000	The Nature of the Study of History (4) A seminar dealing with the nature of historical argument, interpretation, evidence and sources. Introduction to research methods, library and Internet resources, bibliographic techniques, and historical writing. (A)
1014	World Civilizations I (4) To ca. 800. Neolithic revolution. River Valley civilizations: Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China. Ancient Hebrews. The Mediterranean: Hellenic, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations. Emergence and spread of Christianity and Islam. Gupta India. Not open to those with credit for HIST 1017. (A)
1015	World Civilizations II (4) Ca. 800 to ca. 1700. Empires and civilizations: Sung China, Japan, West Africa, Byzantium, Abbasid Iraq and Islamic Spain, Aztecs and Incas, Christian Europe and feudalism. Eurasian migrations. European self-transformation and expansion. Monarchic states and market economies. Scientific revolution. Not open to those with credit for HIST 2018. (A)
1016	World Civilizations III (4) Ca. 1700 to present. European absolutism. Enlightenment and democratic revolutions. Industrial capitalism and social transformation. Liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, socialism. Imperialism in East Asia, India, Middle East, Africa. Second scientific revolution. World Wars, Communism, Fascism. Cold War and end of colonialism. Not open to those with credit for HIST 2019. (A)
1017	Ancient World Civilizations (4) An overview of ancient world civilizations throughout the medieval period. Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China. Ancient Hebrews. Hellenic, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations and the emergence and spread of Christianity and Islam. Not open to those with credit for HIST 1014.
1101	History of the United States to 1877 (4) [CAN HIST 8 = HIST 1101; CAN HIST SEQ B = HIST 1101, 1102] A survey of the development of the American nation from colonial times to the close of Reconstruction. This course, when combined with credit for History 1102, meets statutory requirements in U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and California State and Local Government. (A)
1102	History of the United States since 1877 (4) [CAN HIST 10 = HIST 1102; CAN HIST SEQ B = HIST 1101, 1102] A survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present. This course, when combined with credit for History 1101, meets statutory requirements in U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and California State and Local Government. (A)
2018	Cultures in Contact: The Medieval and Modern World, 611 to 1700 (4) An overview of the transition from the relatively isolated societies that existed during the middle ages to the increasingly globalized and interconnected early modern world; the most significant developments in political organization, economics, religion, and culture that occurred. Not open to those with credit for HIST 1015.
2019	The Modern World from 1700 to the Present (4) An overview of world civilizations from 1700 to present and the most significant developments that occurred in political organization, economics, religion, and culture, emphasizing theme of global wealth, poverty and inequality. Not open to those with credit for HIST 1016.
Upper Division Courses Europe
3003	The History of Utopia (4) The Utopian tradition in Western political thought, philosophy, science fiction, art, and film: fantasy worlds and nightmare societies from Plato's Republic to the late 20th century. (Not open to students with credit for G S 4324 or HIST 3950.)
3005	Frankenstein: The Making of a Myth (4) Mary Shelley's classic tale Frankenstein against the background of the Romantic movement. The Frankenstein story in literature, film, and other forms of popular culture as a critical insight into modern science and technology.
3107	History of Ancient Greece (4) From the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates.
3109	History of the Roman Republic (4) From the legendary foundation of Rome (753 B.C.) to the civil wars of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Republic (c. 31 B.C.) Not open to students with credit for HIST 3108.
3110	History of the Roman Empire (4) From the reforms of Octavian Augustus (31 B.C. - A.D. 14) to the era of Justinian the Great (A.D. 527-565) and the end of the Empire in the West. Not open to students with credit for HIST 3108.
3114	History of Early Christianity (4) Topics of study include the Jewish and Roman backgrounds, the historical Jesus, the influence of Paul, and the development of Christian institutions in the first four centuries.
3123	History of Medieval Christianity (4) The Christian faith and its institutions from ca. 500 to ca. 1500: development of church hierarchy, monasticism, conflicts between secular and ecclesiastical authority, the medieval university, theology, maintaining an orthodox faith, and Christianity as perceived and practiced by ordinary Christians.
3124	Women in Ancient and Medieval Europe (4) Women in western culture from its near-eastern origins until ca. 1500. Women within the family and their political, religious, and economic activities. Impact of cultural definitions of the feminine on the lives of men and women.
3127	Europe in the Early Middle Ages (4) Political, social, intellectual, and economic evolution of Europe from the decline of the Roman Empire to about 1050.
3128	Europe in the Later Middle Ages (4) Europe from the 11th century to the 15th century.
3131	The Renaissance (4) The medieval background; the nature of the Renaissance; towns, capitalism, society; the Roman Church; the Renaissance state; Italian Humanism; Humanism in the north; the expansion of Europe; Renaissance political theory; the exploration and mastery of nature; Renaissance art. (Y)
3132	Renaissance Magic (4) The occult tradition in the Renaissance and its Hermetic, Pythagorean, Orphic, and Neoplatonic sources. Kaballah and Jewish Kabbalism. The Renaissance Magus. Natural magic; controversy over astrology; alchemy; the work of Ptolemy, Ficino, Pico, Pontano, Agrippa, Paracelsus; Black magic; demonology; witchcraft.
3133	European Witchcraft (4) Medieval, 16th and 17th century European witchcraft in its social, political, religious, and legal context. The myth of the witch: medieval and modern significance. Rituals of witchcraft. Renaissance-Reformation demonology and trials.
3134	The Reformation (4) The eve of the Reformation; the Roman Church; church and religion in Germany; the Reformation in Germany; Martin Luther; the Reformation in France, Switzerland, and England; the Radical Reformation; the Catholic Reformation; the Council of Trent; the Jesuits. (Y)
3136	Woman in the Renaissance (4) The role and status of women in Renaissance society, as discussed in the works of Castiglione, Erasmus, Marguerite of Angouleme, Vives, Montaigne. The Medieval background, education, domestic life, women in politics, marriage, religion.
3138	Imperial Spain (4) Spain in the Golden Century. Social, political, economic, religious, and cultural developments in Spain from 1469 to 1660. Emphasis on artistic, intellectual, and literary trends.
3139	The Age of Discovery (4) European exploration and discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ancient science and medieval travel. Route of spices. Art of navigation and cartography. Ships and ship-building; firearms and naval gunnery. Africa, route to India, Portuguese empire. America. Conquest and colonization. Pacific exploration. Consequences.
3140	Europe, 1555-1689: Age of the Baroque (4) The Peace of Augsburg; a century of religious wars, the struggle for supremacy in Europe; constitutional crises and resolutions; exploration and discovery; the scientific revolution; the art of the Baroque; the golden age of drama. (Y)
3150	Europe, 1689-1815: Absolutism, Enlightenment and Revolution (4) The sunset years of Louis XIV of France; the impact of scientific ideas and the culture of the Enlightenment; mid-century diplomacy and power politics; monarchy in decline; the French Revolution and Napoleon. (Y)
3160	Europe, 1789-1919: Class, Nation and Empire (4) The Revolutionary and Napoleonic legacy; Romanticism, Liberalism, and Socialism; the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848; Nationalism and the consolidation of states; Darwinism and its social ramifications; European imperialism and the First World War. (Y)
3170	Europe in the 20th Century (4) The transformation of traditional European institutions and values in the century of total war. (Y)
3222	History of Russia, 1801-1917 (4) Political, economic, social, and diplomatic developments from Alexander I to the Bolshevik Revolution. Absolutism, the "Great Reforms," reaction, the growth and diversification of the opposition movements-liberalism, socialism, Russian and non-Russian nationalism; the decay and collapse of the Monarchy.
3223	History of the Soviet Union (4) The revolutionary movement in Russia, Marxism-Leninism, the Provisional Government and the Bolshevik coup, domestic and foreign affairs under Lenin and his successors.
3224	The Cold War (4) History of the Cold War from 1939 to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
3230	The Scientific Revolution (4) Major developments in science from the medieval period through the seventeenth century. Special attention to questions scientists asked, the methods they employed, and the institutional frameworks in which Copernicus, Galileo, Harvey, Bacon, Newton and others worked.
3331	History of Science (4) (See PHIL 3331 for course description.)
3801	Topics in European History (4) Reading, discussion, and research on selected topics in European history. Repeatable for credit when content is different.
Asia
3301	Modern East Asia (4) East Asian civilizations under the impact of the West, with emphasis on the development of China and Japan since the 19th century.
3302	Modern East Asia Through Film (4) Individualism, gender relations, family life, nationalism, and imperialism in 19th and 20th century China, Japan, and Korea through films produced in East Asia and elsewhere.
3305	Modern South Asia (4) History, culture and political economy of the Indian subcontinent from the seventeenth century to present. Decline of Mughal empire, British colonial conquest, anti-colonial resistance, nationalism and religious identity, Gandhi, independence, post-colonial India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
3311	Traditional China (4) China from classical antiquity to the 19th century; intellectual trends, political developments, and social changes.
3312	Modern China (4) China from the Opium War to 1949. The collapse of imperial China, Western incursions, the emergence of modern culture, and the roots of the Communist revolution.
3313	People's Republic of China (4) The socialist experience in China from 1949 to the present: the leadership of Mao Zedong, the Cultural Revolution, and changes in urban and rural areas in the post-Mao era.
3322	Early Japan (4) Cultural, social, and political history of Japan to 1800. The aristocracy, the samurai, and the impact of Asian continental culture.
3323	Modern Japan (4) Japan as an industrial and imperialist power from traditional foundations to defeat in World War II. Modern culture, party politics, and social problems.
3325	Postwar Japan (4) The political, social, and cultural dimensions of Japan's transformation from defeated nation in 1945 to world economic power today.
3803	Topics in Asian History (4) Reading, discussion, and research on selected topics in Asian history. Repeatable for credit when content is different.
United States
3400	American History (4) Political and social history of the United States from colonial times to the present. A survey of the transformation of an agrarian society into a complex industrial urban order. Satisfies statutory requirement in U.S. history. Not open to History majors. (Y)
3411	The United States: Colonial Period (4) Development of the British mainland colonies from frontier societies to the Age of the American Revolution. Topics include Native American background, European expansion, regional variation, mercantilism, slavery, cultural diversity, and the rise of colonial political institutions. (Y)
3412	The United States: The Age of the American Revolution (4) Causes and consequences of the American Revolution, from 1688 to the election of 1800. Topics include Whig ideology, popular politics, loyalism, war with Great Britain, and the impact of revolutionary change on American constitutionalism and society. (Y)
3413	The United States: The New Republic (4) The transformation of American Society, 1800 to 1845. The emergence of democratic politics, industrialization, the rise of the "Cotton South," and western expansion. (Y)
3414	The United States: Civil War and Reconstruction (4) Study of the Civil War, its causes, and the Reconstruction period. (Y)
3415	The United States: Emergence of the Modern Nation (4) The U.S. from 1877 to 1920. The rise of American industrialism, populism, imperialism, progressivism and World War I. (Y)
3416	The United States: The New Deal Era (4) Republican ascendancy through World War II. Origins of the Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal. (Y)
3417	The United States: Recent American History (4) The U.S. from 1945 to the present. Domestic problems and world leadership during the postwar era. (Y)
3500	History of California (4) California history from early days to the present, emphasizing the influence of geography, natural resources, and a growing population. Satisfies requirement in California state and local government. (A)
3503	History of the San Francisco Bay Area (4) The settlement of the Bay Area from the Indian period through the twentieth century, stressing the influence of natural environment, population growth, ethnic assimilation, transportation, urbanization, and economic development on the evolution of a regional culture.
3505	California Environmental History (4) California environmental history from the Indian period to the present. Varying interactions between human societies and the natural environment, the deterioration and exhaustion of natural resources, and recent efforts to promote greater environmental balance.
3511	The Westward Movement (4) Westward expansion of the United States from 1763 to 1900; development of western states and effect on the history of the nation. (Y)
3515	The Mexican-American and the American Southwest (4) The historical evolution of northern Mexico. Acquisition of the Southwest by the United States. Social, economic, and political development of region, with emphasis on the role and social condition of the Mexican-American people. (Y)
3530	The Shaping of North America, 1492-1850 (4) Major topics in the formation of North American societies, including Native American peoples, impact of European expansion, Africans in the West Indies, environmental transformation, creation of U.S. and California. Visual documentation of North American cultures.
3540	The Making of the U.S. Constitution (4) Seminar in the political and social significance of the Constitution. Ideas and personalities behind the formation of the Constitution, the ratification debates, and the adoption of the first 10 amendments.
3547	Modern War (4) The experience of United States men and women in modern war from 1861 to the present. Why people go to war, soldiers' daily life, combat experiences, technology of warfare, life on the homefront, and war in literature and film.
3550	The History of U.S. Foreign Relations (4) Selected problems of American foreign relations, including the American Revolution, expansion and conflict, isolationism and internationalism, the Cold War and terrorism. Consideration of the State Department and of diplomatic practice in their historical context.
3567	Blacks in the United States (4) Political, economic, social, and cultural history of African-Americans in the United States since 1619. A comparison of the African-American experience with the experiences of other Americans. Cross-listed with E S 3567. (A)
3568	Blacks in the West (4) A social, political, economic, and cultural history of blacks in the Western United States from Estevanico to the present. Topics include black settlement patterns, black occupational status, blacks in myth and reality, twentieth century migration, and protest and reform.
3570	The Family in United States History (4) Development and diversity of family life in U.S. from pre-colonial beginnings to present. Regional and racial family patterns; responses to urbanization and industrialization; African American families during and after slavery; development of companionate family; changing role of families.
3571	Women in American History (4) Survey of women's place in the social, economic, and political life of the nation from colonial times to the present. (A)
3575	Baseball in America (4) The history of baseball and its role in American Society. 19th Century origins of the game, the major and minor leagues, amateur baseball from universities to prisons, the Negro leagues and integration, labor relations and cultural influences.
3802	Topics in United States History (4) Reading, discussion, and research on selected topics in United States history. Repeatable for credit when content is different.
Latin America
3600	Colonial Latin America (4) Relations among the colonists, Crown, Church, and Indians during and after the Spanish conquest. The catastrophic fall in the Indian population, the rise of the great estate, and the decline of Iberian power in the New World at the end of the eighteenth century. (Y)
3605	Modern Latin America (4) Latin American history from 1810 to 1950. Emphasis on process of independence, state formation, national consolidation, and neocolonialism in the nineteenth century. The rise of nationalism and social revolution after 1910. (Y)
3620	The Cuban Revolution and Latin America (4) Castro's Revolution in Cuba and its impact on Latin American politics and relations with the United States. Influence of fidelismo on social reform, revolution, and counter-revolution. (Y)
3622	Mexico Since 1810 (4) The development of Mexico from the wars of independence; evolution of political, economic, and social institutions.
3632	Film and Society in Latin America (4) Film as a reflection of major themes and issues in Latin America, e.g., slavery and race relations, women's role in society, emergence of the military as a dominant political force, U.S. attitudes toward Latin America.
3804	Topics in Latin American History (4) Reading, discussion, and research on selected topics in Latin American history. Repeatable for credit when content is different.
General
3010	Historical Writing (4) Writing and rewriting historical essays, reviews, and research papers through study of selected historical topics. Emphasis on argument, organization, and form. Prerequisite: HIST 1000. (A)
3017	The Twentieth Century (4) World history from WWI to Soviet collapse, focusing on diplomacy, economics, and political/social trends. The world wars, Russian revolution and Stalinism, fascism and Nazism, Chinese Revolution, Cold War, decolonization and end of Western hegemony, globalization of world economy. (Y)
3100	Ancient Egyptian Civilization (4) Survey of ancient Egyptian history, civilization, art, and religion from about 3100 B.C. to the conquest by Alexander the Great (332 B.C.).
3200	Nationalism (4) The theory and development of nations and nationalism as a global phenomenon as interpreted by historians, anthropologists, political theorists and other social scientists. Emphasis on Europe and the United States with some treatment of Asia and Latin America.
3711	Greek, Roman, and Medieval Political Thought (4) (See POSC 3711 for course description.)
3898	Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 5 units. A maximum of 5 units will be accepted toward the History major. Prerequisites: at least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. (A)
3999	Issues in History (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in history. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
4030	Historiography (4) Development of historical writing from antiquity to present. Emphasis on Herodotus, Thucydides, St. Augustine, Vico, Hegel, Marx, and 20th century historians. Survey of other significant historians. Prerequisite: senior standing and HIST 1000, 1014-15-16, and 3010 or consent of instructor. (A)
4031	Proseminar in Historical Method (4) Introduction to historical research through preparation of research paper based on primary sources. Prerequisite: senior standing. HIST 1000, 1014-15-16, and 3010 or instructor's consent. Liberal Studies History Option students may waive prerequisites but should complete other history option courses first. (A)
4032	Introduction to Public History (4) The use of historical theory and method in non-academic settings, including museums, archives, consulting organizations, historical societies, government agencies, business, and historical preservation projects. Field trips to selected non-academic settings.
4500	The California History-Social Science Framework (1) Content review of California K-12 History-Social Science Framework for prospective teachers. Enrollment only in final quarter of Subject Matter Preparation Program in Social Science. No credit for History major or minor. (A)
4710	History and Trends in Nursing (4) Survey of the development of modern nursing. Emphasis on social trends that have influenced the development of nursing; the Judeo-Christian tradition; the military heritage; the women's movement; developments in health care delivery. Cross-listed with NURS 4710. (Y)
4900	Independent Study (1-4) Supervised study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (A)