USC Schedule of Classes

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

Achievements of the near East, Greece, and Rome with emphasis on the development of ideas, arts, and institutions which have influenced modern man.

The social, political, religious, intellectual and cultural landscapes of Europe and the Mediterranean, c. 300 to c. 1400.

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.

Japan from the earliest times to the present; social, cultural,and political dimensions.

History of South Asia from the tenth century to the present day; examines imperialism, capitalism, nationalism, and immigration.

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

Introduction to Armenian history and its connections with the region and the world.

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.

History of United States citizenship from its origins to the present day, with particular attention to relationship between law and culture.

U.S. motion pictures as both a response to and comment upon major events, problems, and themes in 20th century America.

A thematic approach to California history from precontact to present; focus on peoples, environment, economic, social, and cultural development, politics, and rise to global influence.

Role of Native Americans in American public life from colonial times to the present; Native American societies and governments and their relations to the U.S.

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.

The causes, course, campaigns, and consequences of the American Civil War, 1861-1865.

Examination of selected topics in the historical development of racism with the goal of understanding the complex ways in which race has functioned in the modern world.

Mexican migration from the 1850s to the present, emphasizing labor migrants to the United States.

Critical turning-points in the twentieth century; sources of major social and political change. Course materials include primary documents and historic radio/television recordings.

Explores how the idea of authenticity shaped American popular music and influenced iconic musicians in the twentieth century.

Politics, economy, society, and culture from 1949 to the present including the role of the communist party and the experiences of ordinary people.

Course traces the Jewish diaspora from Spain and Portugal with particular attention to how Sephardic Jews maintained ties of culture, commerce, language, and identity.

History of Mexico traces the crucial themes and events informing Mexicos history from the sixteenth century to the contemporary period.

Comparative examination of the social, economic, and political experiences of Asian immigrants and their descendants in the U.S., 1840s-present.

Political, religious, and intellectual culture of Europe in the 10th century and beyond.

A seminar on the making, unmaking and re-making of the German nation-state, with particular attention to issues of race, class and gender in German identity.

Examination of theoretical approaches to and historical accounts of resistance to genocide. Students conduct original research on how people oppose or resist mass atrocities. Recommended preparation: Course on the Holocaust or genocide.

Exploration of African-American history through primary and secondary sources employing a colloquium format with an emphasis on shared responsibility for comprehensive discussion and analysis.

Major American thinkers from Emerson and Margaret Fuller to William James and W.E.B. DuBois, with emphasis on race, religion, politics, and gender.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

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

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.

Readings and analysis of a praticular theme in Modern Asian History, focusing on broad comparative issues like cultural identity, colonialism, nationalism, revolution, or interstate relations.

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

Introduction to historiography and research in the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual history of the 19th Century United States.

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.

Interdisciplinary research seminar foregrounding a multilateral approach towards understanding the political, cultural, economic, and military relations and conflicts between Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific.

Primary research on issues related to the history of the colonial and early national periods with an emphasis on areas that became the United States.

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.