Academic Catalog

History (CHIS)

CHIS 201  United States,Africa & World  3 Credits  
These courses investigate the interactions between various continental peoples of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The first semester examines events, perspectives, experiences and ideologies up to 1500. This course critically analyzes the social, economic, political, and geographical theories that have shaped global society.
CHIS 201H  Honors Africa & World History  3 Credits  
A one-year thematic course which provides an opportunity to analyze historical methodology and theories from a global perspective in relationship to social, economic, political and geographic factors. The past is examined in regard to understanding the present and predicting future events. Focus is on interaction between the continental peoples of Africa, North and South America, Asia and Europe. Satisfies General Education core requirement in history.
CHIS 201WS  USA, Africa & World (WISE)  3 Credits  
These courses investigate the interactions between various continental peoples of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. HIS 201 examines events, perspectives, experiences and ideologies up to 1500. HIS 202 continues the investigation to the present. These courses critically analyze the social, economic, political, and geographical theories that have shaped global society.
CHIS 202  United States, Africa & World  3 Credits  
These courses investigate the interactions between various continental peoples of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The second semester continues the investigation to the present. This course critically analyzes the social, economic, political, and geographical theories that have shaped global society.
CHIS 202H  US Africa & World Honors  3 Credits  
A one-year thematic course which provides an opportunity to analyze historical methodology and theories from a global perspective in relationship to social, economic, political and geographic factors. The past is examined in regard to understanding the present and predicting future events. Focus is on interaction between the continental peoples of Africa, North and South America, Asia and Europe. Satisfies General Education core requirement in history.
CHIS 202WS  US, Africa & World (WISE)  3 Credits  
These courses investigate the interactions between various continental peoples of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. HIS 201 examines events, perspectives, experiences and ideologies up to 1500. HIS 202 continues the investigation to the present. These courses critically analyze the social, economic, political, and geographical theories that have shaped global society.
CHIS 211  History of the United States  3 Credits  
This course covers the social, political, and economic development of American life with special emphasis on the development of American nationality. The first semester covers the period from 1492 to 1865.
CHIS 212  History of the United States  3 Credits  
This course covers the social, political, and economic development of American life with special emphasis on the development of American nationality. The second semester covers the period from 1865 to the present.
CHIS 319  African Amer History to 1865  3 Credits  
Critical analysis of the experiences of African-Americans from their African societies, enslavement and transportation to America, up to 1877. The course includes the development of North American racism, the experiences of slavery, sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
CHIS 320  African Amer Hist Since 1865  3 Credits  
Critical analysis of the experiences of African Americans from the Post-Reconstruction period to the present. Major topics include segregation, urban life, the Civil Rights Movement, and black contributions to American culture and society.
CHIS 350  History of Africa to 1800  3 Credits  
An historical survey of pre-colonial African societies, from earliest times to 1800, emphasizing geography, sociocultural institutions, and politics.
CHIS 351  History of Africa Since 1800  3 Credits  
An historical survey of Africa from the 19th century to the present with special emphasis on colonialism, growth of African nationalism, neo-colonialism, and contemporary issues of African nations amid globalization.
CHIS 355  US in the 20th Century  3 Credits  
An historical analysis of the growth of the United States as a world power in the twentieth century. It emphasizes economic, political, and social aspects of the American experience.
CHIS 360  Amer Social & Intellectual His  3 Credits  
A study of the effect that ideas and intellectual currents have on social life in modern America. Evaluation of thinkers of America's recent past and their impact on the daily life of the country.
CHIS 403  Historical Methods  3 Credits  
A study of the sources utilized by historians in their attempts to re-create the past. Research papers are required.
CHIS 404  Early Modern Europe:1500-1815  3 Credits  
Analysis of factors that produced modern European civilization. Topics include the Renaissance, the Reformation, the scientific revolution, the Enlightenment, and the rise of nationalism.
CHIS 405  Modern Europe Since 1815  3 Credits  
A study of the social and political upheavals of the nineteenth century in Europe. Covers industrialization, nationalism, democracy, and the mass movements represented by socialism and fascism.
CHIS 422  History of Georgia  3 Credits  
A survey of the history of Georgia from colonial times to the present. of particular significance to prospective teachers in elementary and secondary education.
CHIS 433  History of Urban America  3 Credits  
Examines the development of modern urban institutions, focusing on community growth and organization, delivery of goods and services, governmental structure, and public policy.
CHIS 450  The Jim Crow South  3 Credits  
An examination of racial segregation as practiced in the southern region of the United States from Reconstruction through the 1960s. Students will analyze historical readings and document oral accounts of African-Americans who experienced segregation.
CHIS 480  Independent Study  3 Credits  
A program of reading, research, and writing in which students engage in a critical examination of one or more selected topics under the guidance of the instructor.
CHIS 490  Senior Seminar  3 Credits  
A required research and writing course for seniors in which students utilize primary sources and complete a major paper integrating the various historical themes and interpretations introduced in earlier courses.
CHIS 491  Spec Topics in Contemp History  3 Credits  
A study of the major forces and ideas as well as social, political and economic developments in contemporary history. Special thematic emphasis may vary from one semester to the next.
CHIS 551  U.S. Con. His.&Law Since 1877  3 Credits  
Examines the history and legal structures of the United States from 1870 to the present.
CHIS 563  The Afr Amer in the US to 1877  3 Credits  
Study of the social, economic, political and cultural development of African Americans during this period.
CHIS 564  Afr Amer in the US since 1877  3 Credits  
Examines ideological trends, key personalities and events that have characterized the African American experience since Reconstruction.
CHIS 574  Post-Industrial America  3 Credits  
Examination of the evolution of American society after World War II.
CHIS 575  Intell & Cultural Hist of US  3 Credits  
Study of selected aspects of American thought and cultural development with attention to changing racial ideologies.
CHIS 576  Social & Eco History of the US  3 Credits  
Survey of significant social and economic trends and problems with emphasis on the treatment of black people in urban centers.
CHIS 604  Sem Afr.Amer/Post Civil War  3 Credits  
Research seminar on selected post-Civil War aspects of African-American development.
CHIS 605  Independent Study  1-3 Credits  
Designed to give students under the supervision of the instructor an opportunity to pursue in-depth areas not covered in seminars or classes (offered on demand).
CHIS 606  Black Woman In Amer History  3 Credits  
Research seminar analyzing the role of women in the historical development of the United States with emphasis upon black women.
CHIS 607  Community,Family&Oral History  3 Credits  
Seminar emphasizing approaches to study and research in oral history using the community and family as points of entry.
CHIS 610  Selected Topics in Euro Hist.  3 Credits  
CHIS 630  Historial Trends & Concepts:  3 Credits  
Analyses and syntheses of major trends and movements in the Western World since Ancient Times.
CHIS 631  Historical Trends: Third World  3 Credits  
CHIS 676  History Internship  0 Credits  
CHIS 680  History of Africa to 1800  3 Credits  
Saharan Africa before 1800 with emphasis on the diversity of ethnic groups and the changing nature of pre-colonial African societies.
CHIS 681  History of Africa Since 1800  3 Credits  
Examines the social, political and economic development of Sub-Saharan Africa from 1850 to the present with special emphasis on a range of contemporary issues and themes.
CHIS 682  Seminar in African History  3 Credits  
Explores in-depth selected aspects of African history from earliest times to the present.
CHIS 691  Thesis Consultation-MA  1 Credit  
CHIS 695  Thesis Research-MA  1-3 Credits  
CHIS 767  Modern Civil Rights Movement  3 Credits  
Examines the social contexts, underlying themes, personal motivations, shifting geographies, central groups, and widespread involvement in the move for African American social justice from the 1890s to the 1960s.
CHIS 775  History Internship  1-6 Credits  
CHIS 776  History Internship  1-6 Credits  
CHIS 777  The Atlantic World  3 Credits  
Explores the geographies of the African Diaspora, focusing on movement of peoples between and through continents from predating the African Slave Trade of the 1600 and 1700s to current migrations.
CHIS 780  History Internship  3 Credits  
A variety of programs are available that provide a planned, supervised, and practical experience outside the classroom. Typically, students engage in research, museum, library, or archival work for a public agency or a private not-for-profit organization. Approval of the department chair is required for academic credit.
CHIS 781  History Internship  3-6 Credits  
A variety of programs are available that provide a planned, supervised, and practical experience outside the classroom. Typically, students engage in research, museum, library, or archival work for a public agency or a private not-for-profit organization. Approval of the department chair is required for academic credit.
CHIS 789  United History Post 1945  3 Credits  
Course focusing on contemporary history of the United States. Brings study of African American social movements, economic and political trends and popular culture to the 21st Century.
CHIS 795  Advanced Historiography  3 Credits  
Designed to train masters students in methods of research, thesis writing and historiography.
CHIS 801  Dissertation Consultation  1 Credit  
CHIS 805  Dissertation Research  3 Credits  
CHIS 895  Adv Gd Historiography & Method  3 Credits  
Designed to train doctoral students in advanced methods of research, thesis writing and historiography