USC Schedule of Classes

Patterns of American development from Colonial times to the present. Duplicates credit in former HIST-200.

Political, intellectual, and cultural developments in Europe,1300-1815. Renaissance and Reformation; absolute monarchy,scientific changes, and Enlightenment; French Revolution andNapoleon.

The Enlightenment, French Revolution, industrialization, Darwinism, socialism, nationalism, technological revolutions, mass culture, imperialism, race, fascism, communism, world wars, genocide, migration, the Cold War, terrorism.

A topical and chronological study of the major political, social, and intellectual forces that have shaped the history of Korea.

Study of the lives of selected individuals who have helped to shape Chinese politics and culture.

Introduction to the history and the study of the Middle East from ancient to modern times.

Methods and theories of historical interpretation of evidence; uses of archives; modes of presenting the past to the public. Required of all History majors. Duplicates credit in former HIST-300.

Examination of high-profile murders and murder trials in order to explore major social, political, and cultural issues from the colonial period to the present.

Exploration of two millenia of economic exchanges and cross cultural interaction between Asia and Europe.

Political and dynastic history of Iran from the Arab conquest in the seventh to the eighteenth century.

Role of American Indians in American public life from colonialtimes to the present; native American forms of government;relations between tribes and the U.S.

Cultural cohesiveness and ethnic diversity of Islam in the USSR; nature and effect of government policies aimed at the integration of Islam into the state.

A survey of one of the most pivotal eras in British history: reform, regicide, and revolutions; new ideas, new religions, and new worlds.

The rise and decline of modern Britain as a global political and economic force, social and cultural change, emergence of a multi-racial and multi-ethnic society.

Growth of Japanese civilization from the mythological "age of the gods" through the feudal "age of the samurai"; foundations of a great Asian power.

Development of Japan as a modern world power; tradition and change in Japanese life; impact of Western culture, politics, and diplomacy from 1550 to 1945.

Topics in Spanish colonialism in Americas, with a focus on hwo religious, sexual, and racial differences shaped colonial policies and practices.

The native cultures of Meso-America; colonial government, economy, and society; independence and nineteenth century liberalism; the Mexican revolution, 1910 to 1950.

History of North Korea from before statehood to the present. Recommended preparation: Introductory course of Korean history.

Reading and doing quantitative research with historical data. Covers research designs, appropriate statistical analysis, and software packages for the use of historians.

Political, religious, and intellectual culture of England and the Continent in the 8th and 9th centuries.

Introduction to the literature of the Atlantic World with a focus on slavery and its role in the emergence of the modern era. Seminar enrollment limited to 15 students.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Writing of the honors thesis; for students in the History Honors Program.

Advanced study in historical analysis and writing on selected topics and themes. Seminar enrollment limited to 15 students. Recommended preparation: HIST 201

Techniques, theories, and sub-disciplines of history.

Readings and current bibliography in the history of Europe from the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War I; emphasis on cultural history approaches.

Selected topics in historical problems dealing with Japan.

Readings, analyses, and discussion of various approaches, topics, and genres in the field of Chicano/Latino history.

Selected themes, theories, and key works in the politics of American popular culture.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Basic principles of history pedagogy, with emphasis on practical applications and the importance of career-long skill development. Required for first semester teaching assistants in history. Graded CR/NC.

Selected topics in the history of the American frontier and the West.

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.