The History Department offers numerous courses each semester that cover a broad range of topical areas. Please visit this site often as the contents are updated for each semester's course offerings.
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See below for Fall 2026 Course Offerings
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Core Curriculum
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History 5315B | Queer History: GLBT Histories in the United States
Field | United States History
This course examines the histories of different sexual minorities from the colonial era to present, though the majority of the course focuses on the twentieth century, to explore the rise of the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identities, politics, and culture.
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History 5318F | European Fascisms and Historical Memory
Field | European History
This course compares historical and contemporary manifestations of fascism in Europe. It considers how the historical memory of fascism has impacted historical memory of the past, contemporary movements, legal structures, museums, and other historical monuments in Europe today.
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History 5351D | Politics & Society of Postwar America, 1945-Present
Field | United States History
This course will explore the interaction of political, economic, and social forces in the years following the Second World War. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the interdependent relationship between political structures, social movements, and economic circumstances.
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History 5361 | Historiography and Methods
Field | Core Curriculum
A general introduction to key concepts, approaches, and challenges involved in reading, researching, and writing history at the professional level.
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History 5367 | US Era of Civil War and Reconstruction
Field | United States History
A seminar that examines the history of the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War and the efforts to reconstruct the American Nation in its aftermath.
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History 5371 | The Practice of Public History
Field | Public History
A seminar addressing the definition, evolution, and philosophy of public history.
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History 5375A | Documentary Film
Field | Public History
The use of film & video in public programming; research & produce documents.
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History 5375I | Heritage in a Global Context
Field | Public History
Heritage management is the interdisciplinary approach to the preservation, protection, and public use of the historical record. This course examines definitions and approaches within a global context. Theory and practice will be analyzed through case studies and real world examples. Current issues, sustainability and maritime issues/practices will be included.
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History 5398 | General Research Seminar
Field | Core Curriculum
A seminar designed to enhance research and writing skills in history. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.