University of New England Catalog 2005/06

Catalog 2005-2006
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Department of History

College of Arts and Sciences

DeWolfe, Elizabeth (Chair) Ph.D., Boston University - American and New England Studies; M.A., SUNY at Albany - Anthropology; A.B., Colgate University - Social Science.		Associate Professor

Burlin, Paul Ph.D., Rutgers University-American History; A.B., Heidelberg College - Philosophy.		Associate Professor and Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

DiPadova, Theodore Ph.D., City University of New York - European History; M.A., Brooklyn College of the City of New York - History; B.A., The College of Wooster - History and French.		Associate Professor

Downs, Jacque Ph.D., Georgetown University - American History; M.A., University of California at Berkeley - American History; B.A., University of California at Berkeley - History.		Professor Emeritus

Yablon, Ariel Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana - History; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana - History; B.A., Universidad de Buenos Aires - History.		Assistant Professor

Program
The objectives of the Department of History are to bring the study of the past to bear on the parochialism of the present and, in the process, to demonstrate the qualified and contingent nature of all human knowledge and experience; to expose students to a variety of cultures in historical context; to assist students to develop research and writing skills; to enrich students' appreciation and enjoyment of the richness of human endeavors; and to prepare students for a productive and rewarding professional life following the completion of their studies.

Minor

A student in another department may, with the permission of the Department of History, take a minor within the department upon the completion of 18 hours of course work.

Course Descriptions

Curriculum Requirements for Bachelor of Arts - History

	Program/Degree Area	Credits
	University Core Requirements	42-43
	History Major Requirements	33

	Two of the following Three Options:

	Option I
	HIS 222 - US History: Contact through the Civil War	3
	HIS 223 - US History: Reconstruction to Present	3

	Option II
	HIS 230 - Continuity/Change from Ancient to Renaissance	3
	HIS 231 - Continuity/Change in Modern Europe	3

	Option III
	HIS 240 - Colonial Latin America	3
	HIS 241 - Modern Latin America	3

	Each of the Following:
	HIS 335 - Historians and History	3
	HIS 450 - Senior Thesis	3
	History Electives	15
	Elective Credit Sufficient for Minimum Total	120

Curriculum List

	Department of History
	Following is a list of courses offered through the Department of History

	Subject Area	Credits

	History
	HIS 200 - Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and the Dawn of the American Century	3
	HIS 202 - American Identity and History	3
	HIS 204 - Growing Up Female: A History of Girls in America	3
	HIS 206 - Diaries, Journals and Letters	3
	HIS 210 - Race and Ethnicity in Latin America	3
	HIS 212 - Cultures of Imperialism: Latin America and the United States	3
	HIS 222 - United States History: Contact through the Civil War	3
	HIS 223 - United States History: Reconstruction to the Present	3
	HIS 230 - Continuity and Change from Ancient to Renaissance Europe	3
	HIS 231 - Continuity and Change in Modern Europe	3
	HIS 240 - Colonial Latin America	3
	HIS 241 - Modern Latin America	3
	HIS 250 - American Women's History	3
	HIS 251 - American Women's History II	3
	HIS 314 - Contemporary History	3
	HIS 315 - Topics in American Studies	3
	HIS 320 - The European Enlightenment and Its Historical Consequences	3
	HIS 322 - French Revolution and Napoleon	3
	HIS 330 - Politics and Political Change in Modern Latin America	3
	HIS 331 - Revolution and Social Protest in Mexico	3
	HIS 332 - Cuba: History, Society & Culture	3
	HIS 333 - Argentina: History, Society & Culture	3
	HIS 334 - Historical Geography	3
	HIS 335 - Historians and History	3
	HIS 337 - Topics in Women's History	3
	HIS 338 - American Communal Experiments	3
	HIS 340 - The United States and the World	3
	HIS 380 - Slavery and Race Relations in the United States and Brazil	3
	HIS 400 - Topics in History	1-3
	HIS 404 - Directed Readings in History	3
	HIS 420/1 Internship	3
	HIS 450 - Fourth-Year (Senior) Thesis	3

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.

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