HISTORY (085)

HISTORY 111
History of the American People to 1865
Exploration of the new world and its colonization; study of colonial life with emphasis on cultural heritage and the American Revolution; emergence of American nation traced through major trends and events in economic, political, cultural, social and intellectual affairs; includes past and present American cultural patterns. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 112
History of the American People from 1865
America history from the close of the Civil War to the present; political and economic developments, and social, intellectual and cultural changes. Writing assignment, to the discipline, are part of the course.150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 113
United States Labor History
Labor movement's development in the United States; problems of workers such as wages, hours, working conditions analyzed within their historical context; labor legislation, collective bargaining, social insurance, government intervention and prospects for organized labor examined in their historical setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate ti, the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 114
The Afro American in American History
Role of the African American in American culture and the historical traditions which give rise to current dilemmas confronting the American community: traces history of people of African heritage from the background of African culture and slave trade as they became a part of American life. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 115 - Cancelled
Afro American History Since 1865
Reconstruction period after the Civil War; black politics in the new South; rise of Jim Crow sentiment; alliance of northern industry and southern Bourbonism; early northward migrations and urban culture; growth of civil rights organizations; W. E. B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington; blacks in World Wars I and II; post war developments. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 117
History of the Chicago Metropolitan Area
Evolution of Chicago metropolitan area from frontier outpost to modern metropolis; economic, social, political and cultural changes, analysis of institutions, discussion of current problems requiring solution in context of their historical background. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 141
The History of World Civilization to 1500
Development of Western civilization from its origins in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley. Greek and Roman culture and Oriental influences; political, social and economic aspects of the ancient and medieval world. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 142
The History of World Civilization from 1500
Continuation of History 141. Expansion of Europe, the development of the American nation, and the growth of colonial empires in Africa and the East. Includes new political, social and economic trends of the twentieth century, the rise of new ideologies, and the East West confrontation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 211
Problems in History
Methods of historical research; specific subject matter depends on faculty member in charge. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 215
History of Latin America
Political and constitutional history of principal Latin American nations; European, American and Indian backgrounds, movements for independence, and social and economic movements pertinent to their present relationships with the United States. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 232
Modern European History 1500-1830
Medieval backgrounds, the Reformation and religious struggles, the development of nation state, commercial revolution, colonization and European expansion. Includes the rise of Prussia and Russia and the French Revolution. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 233
Modern European History since 1830
Recent European history, includes 19th century background, emphasis on the period following the Versailles Treaty of 1919. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 243
The Far East in the Modern World
Historical development of China, India, and Japan. Evolution of Oriental culture, economy, society, and government; the relation of America and the Far East, and the impact of Western ideas and institutions on the region. Survey of Philippines. Indo China, Indonesia and Korea. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 245
Russia in Modern Times
Major trends in Russian history before and since the Revolution of 1917. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 247
African History to Colonial Period
Historical background of Africa south of the Sahara; pre colonial and cultural development including tribal histories, impact of colonialism and development of African nationalism. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 248
African History Modern Period
Growth of colonial government; the economic role of colonies; early opposition movements against European imperialism; the psychology of the colonizer and colonized; civil wars and independence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 250
Topics in American History
Selected topics in history for students interested in further developing and understanding specific periods, movements and leaders; emphasis on the social, political, economic, intellectual and philosophical events and implications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.