USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).

1010. Introduction to History: Encounters with Difference. 3. [(none)<>I] Introduces students to history as a discipline with a focus on the ways Americans have understood and dealt with the diverse nature of a society. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

1110. Western Civilization I. 3. [C1, G1<>CH] Surveys basics of Western European civilization from decline of Roman Empire to 1700. (No credit given for students who have taken HIST 2100.) (Normally offered fall semester)

1120. Western Civilization II. 3. [G1<>(none)] A broad survey of European history in the Western tradition from 1700 to present. (No credit given for students who have taken HIST 2110.) (Normally offered spring semester)

1210. United States History I. 3. [V2, C2<>(none)] Surveys U.S. history 1607-1865. Together with HIST 1220, it is the foundation on which all U.S. history courses offered by the department are based. Students cannot receive credit for both HIST 1210 and 1211. (Offered each semester)

1211. U.S. to 1865. 3. [V1<>V] Surveys U.S. history through the Civil War which by itself meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing for instruction in the provisions and principles of the constitutions of the United States and Wyoming. Students cannot receive credit for both HIST 1210 and 1211. (Offered each semester)

1220. United States History II. 3. [C2<>(none)] Surveys U.S. history from reconstruction to recent past. Together with HIST 1210, it is the foundation for all U.S. history courses offered by the department. Students cannot receive credit for both HIST 1220 and 1221. (Offered spring semester and based on sufficient demand and resources)

1221. U.S. From 1865. 3. [V1<>V] Surveys U.S. history from the Civil War to the present and meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing for instruction in the provisions and principles of the constitutions of the U.S. and of Wyoming. Students cannot receive credit for both 1220 and 1221. (Offered spring semester and based on sufficient demand and resources)

1250. History of Wyoming. 3. [V3<>(none)] 1250 [360]. History of Wyoming. 3. [V1] A study of Wyoming from its beginning to the present. Students cannot receive credit for both HIST 1250 and 1251.(Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

1251. Wyoming History. 3. [V1<>V] A survey which encourages an understanding of Wyoming history, how it relates to the history of the West and the rest of America and how it has influenced the present. An important component is to learn about the U.S. and the Wyoming constitutions and how these two documents have influenced Wyoming history. Students cannot receive credit for both HIST 1250 and 1251.

1290. History of the U.S. West. 3. [C2<>(none)] An introductory survey of the American West, with consideration of developments in both the 19th and 20th centuries. (Normally offered fall semester)

1320. World Civilization to 1450. 3. [C2, G1<>CS] A history of the world's peoples and civilizations from human prehistory to 1450, with an emphasis on the diversity and interconnectedness of human life in the past.

1330. World Civilizations from 1450. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] A history of the world's peoples and civilizations from 1450 to the present, with an emphasis on the diversity and interconnectedness of human life in the past.

2020. American Military History. 3. Surveys military experiences of U.S. from colonial period to the present. In addition to specific wars, examines military doctrines and political, social and economic forces that shaped conduct of war in American history. (Normally offered spring semester)

2040. Imperial China. 3. [C2, G1<>CS, G] Surveys China's social, intellectual, political, cultural, technological and ethnohistory from earliest historical period through the last imperial dynasty, and China's role in greater E. Asian and world history. Provides background for other Asia-related courses, and is part of year-long series; see HIST 2041. Prerequisite: 3 hours of history. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

2041. Modern China. 3. Surveys China's social, intellectual, political, cultural and ethnohistory from mid-1800s to the present. Themes include colonialism, emergence of nation-state, Communist party, Mao's socio-political agenda, post-Mao reforms and China's role in Asia. Background for other Asia-related courses and part of year-long series; see HIST 2040. Prerequisites: 3 hours in history. (Offered once every other year)

2050. Introduction to Public History. 3. Introduces the student to the non-teaching, professional uses of history. Topics for consideration include archival work, museum management, public information and publications, historic site development, oral history interviewing, preparation of government reports, historic preservation general concepts and historical programming. Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or consent of instructor.

2060. Topics in History. 2-3 (Max. 6). Discusses special topics that fall outside traditional chronological and geographical framework of history; content varies from semester to semester in accordance with faculty interest and student demand. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

2080 [4315]. Holocaust. 3. [C2<>CH] Survey of the destruction of European Jewry, 1933-1945. Cross listed with RELI 2080. Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110.

2105. Medieval Europe in Film. 3. [C3<>(none)] Historical depictions in films help to shape people's view of the past. Uses commercial films to study major themes in the development of western European civilization between 500 and 1500. Students view, discuss and write about films, learning to evaluate films historically and to view films critically, developing media literacy.

2120. Ancient Greece and the Near East. 3. [C1, G1<>CH] Examines development of civilization in Eastern Mediterranean from pre-history to Alexander the Great. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

2130. Ancient Rome. 3. [C1, G1<>(none)] Studies history of the growth of Roman power from city-state to world power. (Normally offered spring semester)

2225. History of Christianity. 3. [C1<>(none)] Traces Christianity from its beginnings to late 20th century. Cross listed with RELI 2225.

2230. The History of Russia to 1855. 3. [C2, G1<>CS] General survey of modern Russian history from earliest times to 1855. (Normally offered fall semester)

2240. The History of Russia Since 1855. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] General survey of modern Russian history from 1855 to the present. (Normally offered spring semester)

2250. American Religious History I (To 1865). 3. [(none)<>CH] Traces the history of religion in America through the Civil War. We will pay particular attention to the intertwining of religion and colonialism; the tension between emerging Protestant hegemony and religious pluralism; and the roles religion has played in justifying oppression and pursuing liberty in American history. Cross listed with RELI 2250. Prerequisites: None.

2252. American Religious History II (1865-1945). 3. [(none)<>CH] Traces American religious history from the Civil War through WWII. Focuses on how race/ethnicity, class, gender, and national origin affected religion, and explores how Americans used religion in oppressing and liberating people; marking and erasing difference; and exporting values abroad as well as reforming society at home. Cross listed with RELI 2252. Prerequisites: None.

2290. History of North American Indians. 3. [C1<>CH] Studies American Indian history through 500 years and across the continent. Considers Indian political, social and economic continuity and change. Focuses on how Indian peoples experienced and responded to times of dramatic change. Cross listed with AIST 2290. (Normally offered spring semester)

2320. History of Islam. 3. Focuses on the origins of Islam and its early formation, its growth and spread across the world, and its intellectual, spiritual and historical character.  Time will also be spent on the formation of Islam in the modern world and how that impacts the views and actions of its members.  Prerequisites:  None

2360. African-American History. 3. Surveys African-American history in America, particularly emphasizing issues of identity, class, and progress as well as exploring African-Americans' quest for full participation in American life. Cross listed with AAST 2360. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

2370. Chicano History: Origins to 1900. 3. [C2, G1<>CS, D] General survey of the history of the Mexican American Chicano people in the United States. Examines the origins and development of Mexican Americans, Chicanos through the major historical processes which have shaped their experience. Major themes include multicultural, multiethnic context, origins; changing identity, comparative relations to other social, ethnic groups, culture, social structure, politics, economy, immigration, and the influence of United States-Mexico relations. Cross listed with CHST 2370.

2380. Latin American Civilization. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] An intensive course on the 20th century. Explores relations with U.S., dependency theory, church-state relations, uses of land and other natural resources, social groups, attempts to reform society and why they have failed or succeeded. Emphasizes historical development of contemporary issues and problems. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

2385. Chicano History : 1900 to Present. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] General survey of the history of the Mexican American Chicano people in the United States. Examines the origins and development of Mexican Americans, Chicanos through the major historical processes which have shaped their experience. Major themes include multicultural, multiethnic context, origins; changing identity, comparative relations to other social, ethnic groups, culture, social structure, politics, economy, immigration, and the influence of United States-Mexico relations. Cross listed with CHST 2385.

2460. Traditional Japan. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] Surveys Japan's social, intellectual, political, cultural, technological and ethnohistory from earliest historical period to the 1800s. Topics include roles of China and Korea, the samurai warrior tradition, family structure, Buddhism and Shinto. Provides background for other Asia-related courses, and is part of a year-long series; see HIST 2461. Prerequisite: 3 hours of history.

2461. Modern Japan. 3. Surveys Japan's social, intellectual, political, cultural, economic, technological and ethnohistory from the 1800s through the present. Topics include Japan's industrialization, Asian colonialism, post-WWII and Japan as economic superpower. Provides background for other Asia-related courses and is part of a year-long series; see HIST 2460. Prerequisites: 3 hours in history. (Offered once every other year)

2470. Civilization of India. 3-4 (Max. 4). [C2, G1<>(none)] Surveys Indian civilization from earliest times, including cultural aspects. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

2500. The Impact of the Union Pacific on Wyoming History. [W2, C2<>(none)] Students experience and interpret the impact of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad on the history and culture of Wyoming through the lens of three disciplinary perspectives. Students explore how the railroad impacted Wyoming geography, economic development and the people of the state through personal research projects. Cross listed with ECON 2500 and G&R 2500.

3000. Plains Culture and History. 3. An ethnohistorical study of those Native peoples inhabiting the plains region of the U.S. from prehistory to the present. Cross listed with AIST 3000.  Prerequisite: 3 hours of AIST courses.

3020 [4020]. Historical Methods. 3. [(none)<>L, WB] An introduction to the concepts, methods, and techniques used by historians. The main emphasis will be on methods of historical research and analysis, demonstrated through writing. Students will write a number of short papers building skills in various areas of research, analysis, and argumentation, and one longer paper reflecting individual research. Total pages for the semester: 30-45. Prerequisites: junior standing, 12 hours in history, and WA. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

3050. Athenian Democracy. 3. Examines democratic government in ancient Athens:  its origins and development, its practical workings, how politics were conducted and power was gained and exercised, citizen participation, law courts, and evaluations of democracy in the ancient world and since.  Cross listed with POLS/CLAS 3050. Prerequisites:  WB.

3110. Modern Germany. 3. A cultural, social, and political history of German-Speaking Europe from 1789 to the present. Prerequisite: HIST 1120.

3120. Africa Since 1800. [C2, G1<>(none)] Survey of African history from the onset of the 19th century to the present day. Designed to provide an introduction to the main historical themes of the African past and an understanding of some of the main issues confronting Africa today. Cross listed with AAST 3120. Prerequisite: 3 hours in history.

3210. The Islamic World in the Premodern Era. 3. Surveys the rise of Islam as a religion and as a political and cultural system from the time of Muhammad (7th century) to the apogee of the Ottoman Empire (17th century). Emphasizes the spread of Islam, dynasties and empires, dissenting groups, law and philosophy. Prerequisites: 6 hours of history or international studies.

3220. History of the Modern Middle East. 3. Surveys the Middle East from 1700 to the present. Emphasizes the demise of the Ottoman Empire, the rise of domination by European colonial powers, transformations in political, social, religious and cultural life, the rise of nationalist movements, the influence of oil, the growth of Islamist political groups and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prerequisites: 6 hours of history or international studies.

3710. Gender: Humanities Focus. 3. [C1<>(none)] Explores a primary distinction made between humans – that of gender – as it is presented and enacted in humanistic areas of religion, myth, theatre, music, art, literature, history and philosophy. Typically the course also analyzes intersections of race, ethnicity, and/or class within the humanities. Cross listed with ENGL/WMST/ART 3710. Prerequisite: WMST 1080 or ENGL 1010. (Offered once a year)

4030. Departmental Proseminar. 3 (Max. 6). [W3<>(none)] For departmental majors; presented in a small group, non-lecture setting. Under close instructor supervision, students write reviews and essays, present critiques and oral reports and lead discussion on materials read by class. Prerequisite: advanced standing as a History major and HIST 3020; or advanced standing as History/SSSE concurrent major and either HIST 3020 or HIST 4055. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4050. Advanced Public History. 2-3 (Max. 6). Reading and practice in non-teaching professional uses of the discipline of history. Topics for consideration may include museum curatorial exercises, museum and historic site management, historical editing and publishing, programming for museums and other agencies dealing with history, site interpretation and preservation and private practice of public history. Prerequisites: HIST 2050, 6 hours of history courses, consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4055. Archival Research Methods. 3. Students will master advanced research strategies with interdisciplinary applications. Focuses on primary research and the development of advanced skills in information literacy, critical analysis of sources, verification of evidence, techniques for researching underdocumented populations, and interpretation of historical evidence. Advanced writing and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Dual listed with HIST 5055. Prerequisite: HIST 2050.

4060. Independent Study. 1-3 (Max. 6). Credit not to exceed 6 hours maximum, to be arranged in either European or American history. Primarily for juniors and seniors who can profit from independent work with minimal supervision. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours in history; written permission of instructor required. (Offered fall, spring and summer)

4075. Book History: Manuscripts. 3. Books in handwritten form are studied within their historical contexts: Mesopotamian and Indus Valley tablets; Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Chinese, and Japanese scrolls; Early Christian, Medieval, Renaissance, Jewish, Islamic, Mayan, and Aztec codex manuscripts. Taught at the Rare Books Library, American Heritage Center, with manuscript facsimiles used as visual aids. Prerequisite: junior standing and 6 hours of history.

4076. Book History: Printed. 3. Printed books from their original start in China, through Gutenberg's "printing revolution" in Europe, and up on to the present are studied within their historical contexts. All class sessions will utilize original books from the fifteenth through twenty-first centuries held at the University's Rare Books Library, American Heritage Center. Prerequisites: junior standing and 6 hours of history.

4077. Book History: Topics. 3 (Max. 6).An in-depth, hands-on study of books within their historical contexts. The topic will vary each time and focus on a particular theme, time period, place, or culture. Taught at the Rare Books Library, American Heritage Center, using original books or facsimiles. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: junior standing, 6 hours of history (preferably with at least one of the other Book History courses).

4100. Early Medieval Europe. 3. [C1, G1<>(none)] Studies development of European civilization from decline of Rome to 12th century. Dual listed with HIST 5100. Prerequisite: HIST 1110, 2100 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered fall semester)

4110. The High Middle Ages. 3. [C1<>(none)] Studies history of European civilization between the 12th and 15th centuries. Dual listed with HIST 5110. Prerequisite: HIST 1110, 2100 or 4100. (Normally offered spring semester)

4112. History of the Medieval City. 3. [C2<>(none)] After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, cities virtually disappeared from Western Europe. Around 1000 Europe began its rise to world prominence and cities contributed to that rise. Examines development of cities in medieval Europe and explores life within those cities. Dual listed with HIST 5112. Prerequisite: HIST 1110, 2100, 4100 or 4110.

4113. Medieval Religious Dissent. 3. [C1<>(none)] Religious dissent in the Middle Ages included what we would call heresy, but also encompasses such marginal groups as Jews and witches. Examines development of orthodoxy and persecution of religious diversity between eleventh and 16th centuries within the historical context of the times. Dual listed with HIST 5113. Cross listed with RELI 4113.Prerequisite:HIST 1110, 4100, 4110 or 2225.

4120. Europe During the Renaissance. 3. [C1<>(none)] Intensely studies European history in 14th and 15th centuries. Prerequisite: HIST 1110 or 2100 or consent of instructor. (Offered fall semesters of even-numbered years)

4130. Europe During the Reformation. 3. [C1<>(none)] Intensely studies European history in the 16th century. Prerequisite: HIST 1110 or 2100 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years)

4140. Europe During the Age of the Baroque. 3. [C1<>(none)] Intensely studies European history in 17th century. Prerequisite: HIST 1110 or 2100 or consent of instructor. (Offered fall semesters of odd-numbered years)

4150. Europe During the Age of the Enlightenment. 3. [C1<>(none)] Intensely studies European history in 18th century. Prerequisite: HIST 1110 or 2100 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester of even-numbered years)

4170. Europe in the Nineteenth Century. 3. An intensive study of European history from the beginning of the nineteenth century through to the origins of the First World War in 1914. Dual listed with HIST 5170 Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4180. Europe in the 20th Century. 3. An intensive study of European history from 1890 to 1930. Dual listed with HIST 5180. Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4190. Europe: 1930-Present. 3. An intensive study of European history from 1930 to present. Dual listed with HIST 5190. Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4195. European Economic History. 3. [C2<>(none)] The history of European economies from the Renaissance through the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Focuses on the diverging paths of different economies in Europe, the role of agriculture in economic development, and the causes and nature of the Industrial Revolution. Dual listed with HIST 5195. Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110 or consent of instructor..

4270. France: Old Regime and Revolution. 3. [C1<>(none)] The social, political and cultural history of early modern France (1598-1789), from the rise of the Absolutist state under Louis XIV to the outbreak of the Revolution. Explores the cultural and intellectual shifts from court culture at Versailles, to the Enlightenment, to the rise of revolutionary ideologies. Dual listed with HIST 5270. Prerequisite: HIST 1110 or 2110.

4280. France Since 1814. 3. Encompasses the history of the political, social, economic, intellectual, ecclesiastical and military conflicts which shaped modern France. Dual listed with HIST 5280. Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4290. History of the Soviet Union. 3. Depicts Russia under Communism, including particularly the development of totalitarian dictatorship in its political, economic, social and cultural manifestations. Dual listed with HIST 5290. Prerequisites: HIST 1110 or 1120 or HIST 2100, 2110 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4310. World War II in Europe. 3. [G1<>(none)] Covers the origins, course and consequences of one of this century's defining global developments. World War II in Europe was a transnational development which shaped the world as it is known today. Dual listed with HIST 5310. Prerequisites: HIST 1110 and 1120 and/or 2100 and 2110.

4315. Central Europe and the Holocaust. 3. Offers students the opportunity to learn about the history of the Holocaust through travel to various sites in Central Europe where the events themselves occurred, such as Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau. Dual listed with HIST 5315. Prerequisite: HIST 1120 or 2110.

4320. Memory and National Identity in Twentieth Century Europe. 3. Europe in the twentieth century saw a century of unprecedented violence. Examines the public representation of such historical trauma through the concept of “collective memory” and focuses in particular on how memory has become a contested part of defining identity in modern-day Europe. Dual listed with HIST 5320. Prerequisite: HIST 1110 or 2110.

4325. Sites of Memory: Berlin and Budapest. 1. Europe in the twentieth century saw a century of unprecedented violence. This class travels to Berlin, Germany and Budapest, Hungary over Spring Break to examine how these events have been remembered in museums and memorials. Recommended for students enrolled in HIST 4320, Memory and National Identity in Twentieth Century Europe. Dual listed with HIST 5325. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Additional costs for travel and accommodation.

4330. European Gender and Women's History. 3. [C2<>(none)] The experiences of women and the history of gender from the Renaissance through the 19th century. Focuses on the changing notions of the masculine and the feminine through such historical episodes as the Reformation, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. Dual listed with HIST 5330. Prerequisites: HIST 1110 or 2110.

4335. Women and Islam. 3. Examines women's lives in Islamic societies from the seventh century to the present in the Middle East and throughout the world. Themes include women's position in Islamic law, society and culture, Western images of Muslim women, veiling and Islamist movements, theoretical readings on power, gender and agency. Cross listed with WMST 4335, dual listed with HIST 5335.  Prerequisites: 6 hours in women's studies, international studies, religious studies or history.

4340 [4840]. The Social History of American Women. 3. [C2<>(none)] Explores everyday life experiences of American women from the 17th century to the present. Focuses on the complex influence of gender, race and class in shaping those experiences; also, analyzes the ways in which women's dissatisfaction with their position in society formed the basis for the development of American feminism and led to the formation of an organized women's movement. Dual listed with HIST 5340. Prerequisite: ENGL 1080, WMST 1080, SOC 1080, HIST 1210/1211, 1220/1221 or consent of instructor.

4400. Internship. 1-12 (Max. 12). The internship allows students to gain hands-on experience that will help to bridge the gap between history as an academic discipline and history as practiced in museums, public history agencies and historic sites. Specific arrangements must be made in advance to identify the academic component of the internship and the grading criteria. Such planning will be done in consultation with the department's internship director. Prerequisites: 12 hours of history; completion of HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221, 1250/1251 and 4050 or advanced standing as a history major; consent of instructor.

4405. American Encounters to 1850. 3. [C2<>(none)] The history of America as a history of continuous encounters. Examines the history of the American people by focusing on a series of critical encounters between Native American, European, African and Asian people from pre-contact through the mid-19th century. Dual listed with HIST 5405. Prerequisite: HIST 1210/1211 or consent of instructor.

4406. American Encounters from 1850. 3. The history of America as a history of continuous encounters. Examines the history of the American people by focusing on a series of critical encounters between Native American, European, African, and Asian people from the mid-19th century to the present. Prerequisite: HIST 1210/1211.

4410. New Worlds: The Age of Discovery and Its Consequences. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] Explores the mutual encounters between Europeans and Native Americans from the late 15th to the mid-18th centuries and the colonial worlds they created through the process of cross-cultural interchange. Dual listed with HIST 5410. Prerequisite: HIST 1210/1211 or consent of instructor.

4440. The Sectional Conflict. 3. Topically examines differences, north and south, which had crystallized by 1850 into competing institutions and ideologies. Includes Jacksonian party ethos, world of slavery, divisive aspects of territorial expansion and social and economic tensions which attended America's burgeoning free-market system. Dual listed with HIST 5440. Prerequisite: HIST 1210/1211 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4450. The Civil War and Reconstruction. 3. Studies crisis of the Union, 1861-1877. Examines experiences of both the North and South during the Civil War and restoration of the Union after the war. Dual listed with HIST 5450. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4460. Post-Civil War America: The Gilded Age. 3. Intensively covers economic, cultural and political developments which marked the U.S. in post-Civil War era, such as rise of industry, emergence of distinctive national culture and party struggles shaping America's Gilded Age. Dual listed with HIST 5460. Prerequisites: HIST 1210 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4462. American Indian History to 1783. 3. Surveys the history of American Indians from the period before contact to the end of the American Revolution. Examines the various contacts between American Indians and Europeans and considers what the American Revolution meant to the continent’s Native peoples. Dual listed with HIST 5462; cross listed with AIST 4462. Prerequisite: HIST/AIST 2290.

4463. American Indian History 1783-1890. 3. Surveys the history of American Indians during the era of westward expansion. Examines the impact of American westward movement and also the manifold changes that accompanied moving west. Dual listed with HIST 5463; cross listed with AIST 4463. Prerequisite: HIST/AIST 2290.

4464. American Indians in the Twentieth Century. 3. Surveys the history of American Indians during the twentieth century. Examines the development of new cultural, social and political forms that help create an American Indian identity. Dual listed with HIST 5464; cross listed with AIST 4464. Prerequisite: HIST/AIST 2290.

4465 [4650]. Topics in American Indian History. 3. Provides topical approach to American Indian history. Through extensive readings and thorough class discussion, students build on previous course work in the field. Features best recent studies on American Indians in 19th and 20th centuries. Limited enrollment. Dual listed with HIST 5465. Prerequisites: HIST 2290 and consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4466. American Indian Ethnohistory. 3. [W3, G1<>(none)] Surveys ethnohistorical methods and concepts and provides students concrete opportunities to use these methodologies in writing exercises. American Indian ethnohistory explores Native American experiences within their own cultural contexts. Dual listed with HIST 5466; cross listed with AIST 4466. Prerequisites: ANTH 2210/AIST 2210 or HIST 2290/AIST 2290.

4468. American Indians in the North American West. 3. One of the defining features of the North American West is the presence of American Indians. Through the discussion of varied readings and primary document research, the history of American Indians in the West is examined, with particular emphasis on the Great Plains and California.  Cross listed with AIST 4468; dual listed with HIST 5468. Prerequisites: HIST 2290/ AIST 2290, HIST 4466/ AIST 4466.

4470. The Birth of Modern America, 1890-1929. 3. [C2<>(none)] Studies political and diplomatic developments in the U.S. in the wake of industrialization and massive immigration. Some attention to cultural and social themes. Emphasizes shifting nature of reform between depression of the 1890s and that of the 1930s. Dual listed with HIST 5470. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered every third fall semester)

4475 [4670]. American Environmental History. 3. [C2<>(none)] Explores history of American attitudes and actions toward the land and natural resources. Dual listed with HIST 5475. Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4480. Growth of Modern America, 1929-1960. 3. Studies political and diplomatic developments in the U.S. in Depression, World War II and early Cold War periods. Some attention to cultural and social themes. Emphasizes economic crisis, growth of government, reform traditions, anti-communism and civil rights. Dual listed with HIST 5480. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220//1221 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered every third spring semester)

4485. Latin Diaspora: Comparative History of U.S. 3. [G1<>(none)] History of U.S. Latino peoples including Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central Americans, South Americans and Spaniards. Historical context, origins, development of Latin American national, cultural identities, regional characteristics, immigration; nativist responses; assimilation, cultural continuity and change. Similarities, general patterns and differences, Hispanic and Pan Latino identities and probable future trends. Cross listed with CHST 4485 and SPAN 4485. Prerequisite: HIST 2370 or 2380 or CHST 1100.

4490. Modern America, 1960-Present. 3. [C2<>(none)] Studies political and diplomatic aspects of the U.S. since 1960. Emphasizes impact of Cold War, social and political tensions at home, civil rights and government policies. Dual listed with HIST 5490. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor.

4492. Indian Cultures of Latin America, 15th Century-Present 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] An ethnohistorical overview of Mesoamerican and Andean Indian cultures from the 15th century to the present. Course focuses on Native American responses to colonialism, capitalism, nationalism, and globalization. Covers recent developments, for example, the new Indian rights movement and the Chiapas rebellion in Mexico. Dual listed with HIST 5492. Prerequisites: 3 hours of relevant course work in HIST (e.g., 2290, 2380, 4495, 4496) or AIST (e.g., 2210, 2290, 4100, 4465) or ANTH (e.g., 2210).

4495 [4720]. Colonial Mexico/Borderlands. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] Examines cultural, socioeconomic and political structures of colonial Mexico (1500-1850), in particular of the borderlands, today the U.S. Southwest. Key issues include ethnic relations, dependency and colonialism. Dual listed with HIST 5495. (Offered fall semester)

4496 [4800]. History of Mexico. 3. [C2, G1<>(none)] Intensive course in Mexican development. Emphasizes the 20th century especially the Mexican Revolution of 1910, showing how this nation transformed itself into a modern nation-state. Includes diplomatic relations with the U.S., incorporation of Indians, church-state relations, uses of land and other natural resources, role of the military and growth of Mexican nationalism. Dual listed with HIST 5496. Prerequisite: HIST 2380 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered fall semester)

4505 [4500]. The Old South, 1820-1861. 3. Studies history of the South from emergence of southern identity to the Civil War, Emphasizes southern society and culture. Dual listed with HIST 5505. Prerequisite: HIST 1210/1211 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4510 [4950]. Modern Far East: China, Japan, and India. 3. Acquaints students with efforts to modernize China, Japan and India since the late 19th century. Emphasizes interaction of these civilizations with the Western world and explains ways in which such forces as imperialism, nationalism and communism have shaped their domestic and foreign policies in 20th century. Dual listed with HIST 5510. Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4515 [4710]. American Legal History. 3. An intensive course in the history of American law, the judicial system, the legal profession and legal administration from colonial times to the present. Dual listed with HIST 5515. Prerequisite: HIST 1210/1211, 1220/1221 and/or consent of instructor. (Offered in spring semester of even-numbered years)

4520. U.S. Intellectual History. 3. A topical survey of ideas and intellectual movements in the U.S. since the Civil War. Emphasizes developments in this century. Analyzes work of major thinkers and theorists, formulation of ideas in such political movements as populism, progressivism and the New Deal. Includes continuing dialog between conservative and reformist elements in American society. Dual listed with HIST 5520. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4525 [4700]. American Southwest. 3.Explores the Southwest as the location of cultural encounters and conflicts. Focuses on the cross-cultural interchange between American Indians, Mexican Americans and Anglo Americans from the fifteenth century to the present.  Dual listed with HIST 5525; cross listed with CHST/AIST 4525. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 , 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered spring semester)

4530 [4630]. 19th Century American West. 3. A study of the westward movement with emphasis on the trans-Mississippi West. Dual listed with HIST 5530. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered fall semester)

4535. History of Oil. 3. Intensive study of the history of oil development throughout the world. Emphasizes comparative studies of the industry as it developed in various parts of the world and during various time periods, from pre-historic times to the present. The Wyoming oil/energy mineral history is an important. Dual listed with HIST 5535. Prerequisite: 6 hours in history.

4540 [4640]. 20th Century American West. 3. A study of the modern American West, with consideration of social, economic and political continuity and change. Dual listed with HIST 5540. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered spring semester)

4545. The Multicultural West. 3. Explores the American West as a meeting ground of diverse peoples and their diverse cultures. Focuses on the sustained cross-cultural interchange between Native Americans, Euro-Americans, African Americans, Latin Americans, and Asian Americans from trans-Appalachia to the Pacific Coast from the eighteenth century to the present. Dual listed with HIST 5545. Prerequisites: Any history or social science course.

4546. Agriculture: Rooted in Diversity. 3. [(none)<>C, D] Addresses multiple themes related to diversity in agriculture with the goal of making visible the experiences of minorities and women in agriculture.  Involves significant independent research, class discussion, project development, and development of oral and written communication skills.  Establishes linkages with supporting disciplines.  Cross listed with ENGL/ AAST/ AIST/ CHST/ AGRI/ AMST/ FCSC 4546. Prerequisites:  Junior class standing or consent of instructor and concurrent enrollment or major in any of the following:  ethnic studies, agriculture, American studies, anthropology, English, history, sociology, or women’s studies.

4560. American Social History in the 20th Century. 3. [C2<>(none)] Explores history of social mobility and conflict in 20th century. Emphasizes impact of industrialization, rapid urbanization, massive immigration, ethnic minorities, race, religion, women and the family, painting and architecture. Dual listed with HIST 5560. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 and 1220/1221 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4582. 20th Century U.S. Foreign Relations. 3. Studies Twentieth Century United States foreign relations with a focus on the Cold War period.  Examines economic sources of policy decisions, elites and mass public opinion, as well as cultural, religious, ethnic, racial, and gender issues. Cross listed with INST 4582. Dual listed with HIST 5582. Prerequisite: HIST 1221.

4585 [4680]. Conference on U. S. History. 1-3 (Max. 6). Reading and writing course. Allows advanced students to investigate shifting ideas about important topics in 20th century American history. Primary focus varies from semester to semester, but will be designated in the class schedule. Dual listed with HIST 5585. Prerequisite: 6 hours of American history. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4610. Seminar Topics in the History of Wyoming I. 3. An intensive research and writing course dealing with topics in the period before statehood in 1890. Prerequisite: HIST 1250/1251 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4620. Seminar Topics in the History of Wyoming II. 3. Allows students to do intensive research and writing dealing with topics in Wyoming history from 1890 to present. Prerequisite: HIST 1250/1251 or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4690. Research Topics in United States History. 1-4 (Max. 6). Provides opportunity to research selected topics in American history. Prerequisites: HIST 1210/1211 , 1220/1221 and consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4990 [4080]. Topics in _____. 1-6 (Max. 12). Affords students opportunity to study in-depth various topics in history not offered in regular courses or independent study. Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

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