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the Roman Republic and Empire. It also touches on the Near Eastern empires and ancient
civilizations in Africa and Asia. Prerequisite: HIS 1033 or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instruc-
tor’s Permission. (Fall Even Years)
HIS 3083 Medieval History
A detailed study of the history of the Western World, beginning with Constantine and ex-
tending to the beginnings of the Renaissance. Prerequisite: HIS 1033 or 1043 or 2013 or
2023 or Instructor’s Permission. (Spring Odd Years)
HIS 3093 The Renaissance and Reformation
The course begins with the decline of feudalism and the rise of the Renaissance. It entails a
history of the major social ideas leading to 16th century Religious upheaval, the Protestant
Reformation and its aftermath, ending with the Treaty of Westphalia. Also included are
European exploration and the origins of capitalism and colonialism. Prerequisite: HIS 1033
or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instructor’s Permission. (Spring Odd Years)
HIS 3163 19th Century America
A detailed examination of the century which transformed the United States from a small
confederation of agricultural states to a unified nation on the brink of world power. Cover-
age includes slavery, civil warfare, western expansion, industrialization; requirements in-
clude the examination and discussion of substantial books and a major writing assignment.
Prerequisite: HIS 1033 or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instructor’s Permission. (On Demand)
HIS 3193 History of Virginia
This study traces the history of the Old Dominion from 1607 to the present. Besides em-
phasizing Virginia’s role in the American Revolution and Civil War, it also examines the
state’s contributions to American political thought and requires detailed reading and dis-
cussion of several state histories, biographies, and journal articles. Prerequisite: HIS 1033
or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instructor’s Permission. (Fall)
HIS 3501, 3502, 3503 Directed Study
A specialized course of study for qualified students, offered on demand. Prerequisite: HIS
1033 or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instructor’s Permission. JR/SR Standing.
HIS 4023 History of the Middle East
The course will examine the history and culture of the region, as well as explore fundamen-
tal challenges and contemporary developments facing the Middle East today. Prerequisite:
1033 or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instructor’s Permission. (On Demand)
HIS 4063 20th Century America
This course examines the history of the United States during an era that witnessed two
world wars, a global depression, massive social upheaval, and unprecedented prosperity.
It requires careful reading and analysis of numerous major topical histories, regular class
discussion, and a major writing assignment. Prerequisite: 1033 or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or
Instructor’s permission. (Spring)
HIS 4073 Early Modern Europe, 1648-1815
Beginning with the scientific revolution of the 17th century, this course surveys European
civilization and political developments including the English Civil War, the French Revo-
lution and Napoleon. Prerequisite: 1033 or 1043 or 2013 or 2023 or Instructor’s permis-
sion. (Fall Odd Years)