Catalog - History

Department Information

Gary Marshall, Department Chair
Lawrence G. Coates, Michael Lenhart, David Peck, Eugene Thompson, J. David Pulsipher, Eric Walz
Departmental Office (208) 356-1472

The Department of History helps students become aware of history as the foundation of all learning. History provides the basis for understanding political, social, intellectual, religious and economic forces that have influenced our destiny.

History students are encouraged to participate in dialogue over the meaning of heritage, its relation to the past and relevance to our present and future. In addition, History majors are introduced, through research, to noted writers and interpreters of history and to research methods and tools Historians employ.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in History (102)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
History Class 3
General Education/Electives 11-12
Total Credits 16-17

Second Semester
Religion 2
History Class 3
General Education/Electives 11-12
Total Credits 16-17

Third Semester
Religion 2
History Class 6
General Education/Electives 8-9
Total Credits 16-17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
History Class 6
General Education/Electives 8-9
Total Credit 16-17

General Education

Note: By taking both World Civilization courses, Hist 110 and 111, you have filled the general education social science requirement. No other Social Science courses are necessary. However, it is recommended that History majors take one or more of the following courses as elective credit:
Econ 111 Macro Econ 3
PS 110 American Govt 3
Geog 120 World Affrs 3

It is recommended that History majors take Church History, Rel 241, 242, when filling the Religion requirement.

Courses for Majors

To complete a major in History, students must take the following courses:
Hist 110 World Civil I 3
Hist 111 World Civil II 3
Hist 120 US To 1877 3
Hist 121 US Since 1877 3
Hist 200 The Study of History* 3

* Some proficiency in using WordPerfect is a prerequisite for History 200. If students do not have experience using WordPerfect, they should consider taking OE 131 or OE 231.

It is also strongly recommended that History Majors take another 200-level history course.

Course Descriptions

American Heritage

AmHer 100* American Heritage 3
Three l-hour classes per week
A one semester interdisciplinary course including history of the United States, and American constitutional and economic principles. This course is designed to meet the BYU citizenship requirement.

History

Hist 110** World Civilization I 3
Three l-hour classes per week
Beginnings of major civilizations and their development to approximately 1500 A.D., with emphasis on Europe.

Hist 111** World Civilization II 3
Three l-hour classes per week
Development of major civilizations since 1500 A.D., with emphasis on Europe.

Hist 120* United States to 1877 3
Three l-hour classes per week
Discovery, Colonization, War for Independence, the Constitution, Foreign Affairs, Westward Expansion, Sectionalism and the Civil War.

Hist 121* United States Since 1877 3
Three l-hour classes per week
Reconstruction, Western Frontiers, Industrialism and Urbanization, American Imperialism, Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, Cold War and current problems.

Hist 200 The Study of History 3
Prerequisite: Word processing skills
Three l-hour classes per week
Introduction to the nature and philosophy of history with emphasis on developing the research and writing skills needed in historical study.

Hist 235 History of England 3
Three l-hour classes per week (Offered Fall Semester only)
Development of England from pre-Roman times to the present, emphasizing lives of noted Englishmen and their influence on political institutions.

Hist 240 History of the Far East 3
Three l-hour classes per week (Offered Winter Semester only)
An introduction to the history of China, Japan, India and neighboring countries, stressing the period since European colonial expansion.

Hist 245 History of the Arabs and Jews 3
Three l-hour classes per week (Offered Fall Semester only)
A study of religious, political and economic developments of the Middle East with emphasis on Israel.

Hist 290 Independent Study 1-2
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Time to be arranged Individual research and study program determined in consultation with and under the supervision of a department faculty member.

Hist 295 Sophomore Seminar 3
Three l-hour classes per week
Students will study a specific theme or period in history in an interdisciplinary setting. Students will write papers, prepare projects and/or give presentations as well as receive details and specific instruction from a faculty member. Check the class schedule for the topic being offered during the semester you wish to take the course.

*Gives General Elective credit in the Social Sciences

**Gives General Elective credit in the Social Sciences and both required to meet the BYU civilizations requirement.

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