Surveys the diverse experiences of colonial settlers, the development of a distinctly American culture, the American Revolution, the creation of an American republic and constitution, the rise of parties, early industrialism, slavery and the cotton economy, westward expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.

Explores developments and changes in American ideas about race. How have science, social science, law, politics, art, and literature shaped definitions of race, and in turn affected race relations and racism? Considers the historical experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and white ethnic groups since the colonial era.

Explores American women's diverse experiences from pre-Columbian times to 1890, as they re-envisioned their place within families and communities, entered wage work, and struggled for rights. Emphasizes women's self-representation in writing and the visual arts, as well as gender's intersections with racial, class, ethnic, sexual, regional, religious, and other identities.

Examines interactions between the Americas, Africa, and Europe in the early modern era. Special consideration of the Atlantic slave trade, the development of transatlantic colonial empires - especially the Spanish, British, French and Dutch empires - and interactions between American Indians and white colonizers. Covers social, economic, and political change.

Examines the origins of the Cold War in the dramatically altered balance of international forces at the end of World War II. Considers the historic impact of Third World revolutions and the surge toward détente, investigates the sudden termination of the Cold War in the Gorbachev era and the emergence of China as a great power. Also explores the contemporary unraveling of the US-led international order.

Introduces the theoretical issues and practical questions involved in the public display of history in places such as museums, historical sites, and the Internet. Examines both the public role of history in shaping citizenry and the way consumer expectations affect such presentations.

The goal of this course is to support students who plan to graduate next semester to conductarchival research. In addition to the monthly meetings for the entire group, each studentwill meet individually with the instructor at least twice to receive mentorship on their ownresearch projects.

Involves independent research based on archival primary sources culminating in a paper of approximately 60 to 80 pages under the supervision of two historians with expertise in the subject area. Requires consent from the history archives management director and a proposal approved during the semester before the course is taken. See program director for guidelines and due dates to submit proposals.

Explores the relationship among historical events, the creation and maintenance of archival records, and the construction of social memory. Analyzes the role of archives in the process of memory conservation, the display of public history, the writing of history, and the construction of political and national identities. Focuses on 20th century events, considering such historical and archival issues as repatriation, record preservation, the use of misuse of archives to shape political myths, and the use of documents to influence a shared historical consciousness.

Examines the theory and practice of public history for those who plan to apply their academic historical studies in public settings. Focuses on the rich, complex, and sometimes fraught relationship between academic historians and public historians, as seen in public venues.

Studies the development of a new society and culture in British America from the settlement of Jamestown in 1607 through the War for Independence. Focuses on varied developments in New England, the Middle Colonies, and the South, with special attention to political institutions, social structure, race relations, and gender roles.

Insurgency and Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean. This course explores revolutions in Latin American and Caribbean history, from the Haitian Revolution to the Cuban Revolution and beyond. We focus especially on questions related to insurgency and counterinsurgency, the experiences of women and racially marginalized groups, and the institutionalization of revolutionary states. Students will write original research papers.

Studies history as an interpretive craft and explores various methods and models for researching, analyzing, and writing history in both academic and popular forms, from essays to public exhibits, monographs to films.

Membership in honors program required.

If the dissertation is not defended after the completion of the allotted dissertation credits and the student has exhausted the 48-credit program of study, the student will be required to register for 1 credit per semester of Dissertation Extension for each semester of continuation. This fee is beyond the 48 credits assigned to the PhD program. Such students will register for CNBH 699-Dissertation Extension each semester until the dissertation is successfully defended and following time limits as defined in the HPED Handbook.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the humanities, exploring the fundamental aspects of human culture, expression, and thought. Students will delve into the realms of the humanities, including art, history, literature, and philosophy. This course fosters skills in critical thinking, writing, research, and global awareness in the humanities.