History Courses
HIST 100X (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Modern World History (3+0) s
Significant aspects of modern world history, using either a chronological or
an issues approach to be announced when offered. The chronological approach
will examine major global developments in the twentieth century, while the
issues approach will deal with such aspects of the modern world as revolutionary
change, the interaction of peoples, ideology, and the historical background of
significant contemporary events.
HIST 101 (3 Credits) Fall
Western Civilization (3+0) s
Origins and major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments
of western civilization to 1500. Also available via Independent Learning.
HIST 102 (3 Credits) Spring
Western Civilization (3+0) s
Major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments of western
civilization since 1500. Also available via Independent Learning.
HIST 103 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
History of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta (3+0) s
The region's history beginning with oral traditions about the creation of
the area, and ending with passage of the Alaska Native Land Claims Act in 1971.
Concentrates on Yup'ik social, economic, and educational changes, including
both native and non native accounts. Offered only at the Kuskokwim Campus.
HIST 105 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to the History and Culture of the Seward Peninsula
(1+0)
(Same as ANTH 105)
Cultural history of the Seward Peninsula peoples for the last 10,000 years
using physical anthropology, ethnography, ethnohistory, linguistics,
archaeology, social anthropology, ecology, and climatology. Eskimo and Euro-
American cultures which have existed in western Alaska. Materials fee: $5.00.
HIST 110 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
History of Alaska Natives (3+0) s
The history of Alaska Natives from contact to the signing of the Land
Claims Settlement Act.
HIST 115 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Alaska, Land and Its People (3+0) s
A survey of Alaska from earliest days to present, its peoples, problems,
and prospects. (Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 121 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
East Asian Civilization (3+0) s
Origin and development of the civilizations of China, Japan and Korea from
the beginning to 1800, with emphasis on traditional social, political, and
cultural institutions. (Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 122 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
East Asian Civilization (3+0) s
East Asia from 1800 to the present with emphasis on patterns of social
cohesion, transition, and revolutionary change. (Next offered: 1997-98).
HIST 123 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Japan: The Changing Tradition (3+0)
Focuses on the history and changing cultural traditions of Japan's modern
era, the brief period during which Japan has developed its own distinctive form
of an urbanized, industrialized, and democratic society.
HIST 131 (3 Credits) Fall
History of the U.S. (3+0) s
HIST 132 (3 Credits) Spring
History of the U.S. (3+0) s
Fall semester: The discovery of America to 1865. Colonial period,
revolution, formation of the constitution, western expansion, Civil War. Spring
semester: From the reconstruction to the present. Both courses also available
via Independent Learning.
HIST 141 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Africa to 1800 (3+0) s
Major developments and trends in African history to 1800, with particular
emphasis on political, social, and economic factors. Topics include early
civilizations, cultural diversity, migrations, trade routes, religion, customs,
and the slave trade. (Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 142 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Africa Since 1800 (3+0) s
Introduction to the complex issues which have formed modern Africa,
including imperialism, colonialism, partition, social unrest, and numerous other
difficulties resulting from contact with non-African societies. (Next offered:
1997-98.)
HIST 202 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
History of Women in America (3+0) s
(Same as WMS 202)
A chronological approach; study of issues of concern; introduction to
different approaches utilized in analysis of women's past; consideration of
multiracial backgrounds. (Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 244 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Movies: Mirror of the World (3+0) s
World history using the medium of film to highlight cultural, economic and
political conditions of each country. Films will be from the USA, Mexico,
Central America, South America, England, France, Russia, Turkey, India, China,
Japan, Australia, Africa, and the Arctic.
HIST 250 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Alaska History for Local Historians (3+0)
Techniques of regional and local historical research using exploration
accounts, oral history, education reports, census studies, newspapers, etc.
Final project of original research required. This local history course is
currently available with emphasis on the Bering Straits, Bristol Bay, and
Aleutian/Pribilof regions.
HIST 305 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Europe: 1789-1850 (3+0) s
The French Revolution, Napoleon, the Industrial Revolution, the Revolutions
of 1848, their impact on political, economic, social and intellectual history.
(Prerequisite: HIST 102 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 306 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Europe: 1850-1900 (3+0) s
The European Imperium | industrialization, nationalism, imperialism and
their impact on political, economic, social and intellectual history.
(Prerequisite: HIST 102 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 315 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Europe: 1900-1945 (3+0) s
Europe through two world wars, the Russian Revolutions, the depression, the
development of fascism, the evolution of Russian Communism. (Prerequisites:
HIST 101, 102 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1996-97.)
HIST 316 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Europe Since 1945 (3+0) s
Germany and problems of the Peace, the Soviet Union and the Satellites, the
Cold War, Economic Problems and Recovery, European Integration and the Common
Market, Europe and the World. (Prerequisites: HIST 101, 102 or permission of
instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 320 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Modern Scandinavia (3+0) s
Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) from the 19th
Century to the present: the development of parliamentary democracy and welfare
systems, cooperation and neutrality, and Scandinavia's experience in the world
wars. (Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. Next
offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 321 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
English History (3+0) s
HIST 322 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
English History (3+0) s
Fall semester: Pre-Roman Britain to the end of the Puritan Revolution,
emphasizing social and political developments. Spring semester: From the
restoration of 1660 to the present, emphasizing social, economic, and political
developments. Attention given to the British Empire and Commonwealth. (Next
offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 330 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Modern China (3+0) s
From 1800 to the present: resistance to change, rebellion, reform,
revolution, and the rise of the People's Republic. (Prerequisite: HIST 121 or
122 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1996-97.)
HIST 331 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Modern Japan (3+0) s
From 1600 to the present: change within tradition, rise to world power, and
the position of Japan in the modern world. (Prerequisite: HIST 121 or 122 or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 345 (3 Credits) Independent Learning Only
Maritime History of Alaska (3+0) s
A survey of Alaska's maritime history with emphasis on exploration and
resource utilization by Natives, Russians and Americans. (Prerequisite: Junior
standing or permission of the instructor.)
HIST 350 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
History of the People's Republic of China (3+0) s
Political, economic, and social developments, from 1949 to the present.
(Prerequisite: HIST 121 or 122, or permission of instructor. Next offered:
1997-98.)
HIST 354 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Canadian History to 1867 (3+0) s
The political, social, and economic development of Canada from the founding
of New France to Confederation. (Next offered: 1996-97.)
HIST 355 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Canadian History: 1867 to Present (3+0) s
The political, social, and economical development of Canada from
Confederation to the present. (Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 375 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
History of the Northern Pacific (3+0) s
Development and interrelationships and problems of the North Pacific
(Siberia, Canada, Alaska) from the 18th century to the present. (Prerequisite:
Junior standing or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 401 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Renaissance and Reformation Europe (3+0) s
Political, economic, and intellectual developments during the 15th and 16th
centuries in Europe. (Prerequisites: HIST 101 or 102 and junior standing, or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 402 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Europe (3+0) s
Political, social, economic, and cultural developments during the 17th and
18th centuries in Europe. (Prerequisites: HIST 101 or 102 and junior standing,
or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1996-97.)
HIST 405 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Modern Germany (3+0) s
Germany from 1848 to present: unification, the Second Empire, WWI, the
Weimar Republic, National Socialism, WWII, the Holocaust, the creation of two
postwar German states with different societies and reunification. Emphasis on
political, social and economic developments. (Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 424 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Topics in Women's History (3+0) s
(Same as WMS 424)
An in-depth seminar on a specific topic of current interest. Topics may
change and may cover the history of European or American women from the 18th
century to the present. (Prerequisites: A lower division history course and
junior standing or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 430W (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
American Colonial History (3+0) s
Early America European settlement, economic and social development of the
American community, establishment of political independence. (Prerequisites:
HIST 131, 132 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1996-97.)
HIST 435W (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Civil War and Reconstruction (3+0) s
Political, economic, social and diplomatic history of 1860-77, disruption
and reestablishment of the Union. (Prerequisites: HIST 131, 132 or permission
of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 440 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
U.S. Westward Expansion 1763-1867 (3+0) s
Westward expansion and acquisition of territory, admission of new states,
development of land policy, treatment of native people. (Prerequisite: HIST 131
or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 441 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
The Development of the American and Canadian West 1867-Present
(3+0) s
Building of transcontinental railroads and plains settlement in U.S. and
Canada and Klondike gold rush. Theories of frontier development, statehood
movements and views of the West as a "colonial" region in the 20th
century. (Prerequisite: HIST 132 or HIST 440 or permission of instructor.)
HIST 442 (3 Credits) Fall
History of the American Military s
(Same as MILS 442)
The military's place in American life and society from the Colonial era to
the present. Role of the military institution in shaping the nature of American
society while reflecting the character of the society it serves. Also available
via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of
instructor.)
HIST 450W (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Twentieth Century America (3+0) s
United States from the progressive movement to the present day, with
emphasis on domestic developments. (Prerequisites: HIST 131, 132 or permission
of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 451 (3 Credits) Independent Learning Only
History of U.S. Foreign Policy s
Evolution of U.S. foreign policy with emphasis on post-World War II period
and emergence of a bipolar distribution of power. Includes discussion of the
Vietnam War, American policy in the Middle East, and the foreign policy views of
the Kennedy, Nixon, Carter and Reagan administrations. (Prerequisite: Junior
standing or permission of the instructor.)
HIST 455 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Military History (3+0) s
Warfare from classical times to the present: the interrelationships of
warfare and society, the role of technology and the development of tactics and
strategy. (Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Next
offered: 1996-97.)
HIST 460 (3 Credits) Spring
Russian America (3+0) s
A history of Russian exploration and settlement in North America, including
the impact of this contact on the indigenous peoples.
HIST 461 (3 Credits) Fall
History of Alaska (3+0) s
(Same as NORS 661)
Alaska from prehistoric times to the present, including major themes such
as Native Alaska, colonial Alaska, military Alaska, statehood, Alaska Native
Claims Settlement Act of 1971, and the Alaska National Interest Lands Act of
1980. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Junior standing.)
HIST 464 (3 Credits) Spring
History of Russia (3+0) s
(Same as NORS 664)
Origin and development of Russia from early times to the present. Emphasis
on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Prerequisites: HIST 101, 102 or
permission of the instructor.
HIST 465 (3 Credits) Fall
Russian Eastward Expansion (3+0) s
(Same as NORS 665)
A history of Russian exploration, conquest and settlement in Siberia,
Central Asia and the Caucasus region, including the impact of this contact on
the indigenous peoples and on relations with other countries. (Prerequisites:
HIST 101, 102 or permission of instructor.)
HIST 470W (3 Credits) Spring
Researching and Writing Alaska History (1.5+3)
Introduction to research methodology, differing historical interpretations,
resources used by historians, such as primary materials and secondary sources,
and appropriate footnoting. Research paper required based on archival sources.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.)
HIST 475W (3 Credits) Fall
Historiography (3+0) s
Historical interpretation by different historians on a topic of the
student's choosing. (Prerequisites: History major with junior or senior
standing or instructor permission.)
HIST 476W,O (3 Credits) Spring
Historical Method (3+0) s
Preparation and writing of a senior thesis using primary research materials
on a topic of the student's choosing. (Prerequisites: HIST 475 and instructor
permission.)
HIST 481 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Polar Exploration and its Literature (3+0) s
(Same as NORS 681)
A survey of polar exploration efforts of all Western nations from A.D. 870
to the present and a consideration of the historical sources of this effort.
Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Junior standing or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 482 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
History of Circumpolar Research (3+0) s
(Same as LS 482 and
NORS 682)
Studies the history of arctic and subarctic sciences through geological,
biological and atmospheric sciences and the people through anthropology,
ethnography, linguistics and history. Cold regions engineering and technology
research in education, government and law covered. The literature and source
material on these fields analyzed. (Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 115 or ANTH 242
or BIOL 104 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 483W (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
20th Century Circumpolar History (3+0) s
(Same as NORS 683)
A comparative history of the circumpolar north, including Alaska, Siberia,
Scandinavia, Greenland and Canada. Focus on social, economic, political and
environmental issues of the 20th century, such as exploration, aboriginal land
claims, subsistence, military strategy, transportation, oil development, Arctic
haze, and scientific research in the Arctic. (Prerequisite: Junior standing or
permission of the instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
HIST 600 (3 Credits) Fall
Perspectives on the North (3+0)
(Same as NORS 600)
Basic knowledge of the circumpolar north - the social, economic, political,
and scientific facets of northern life. Consideration of major cultural groups
of the north and their histories, the environmental settings and patterns of
settlement and development in northern regions and systems of governance in
different northern countries. Broad overview of the major policy issues of the
north in education, justice, health care, and environmental and wildlife
protection.
HIST 690 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Researching and Writing Public Northern History (1+3)
(Same
as NORS 690)
This course enables students to work with public agencies, under the
direction of the instructor, in researching and writing background papers
needed by public officials in formulating public policies dealing with a wide
range of topics, including, for example, resource utilization and land
management. Students acquire and demonstrate research, writing, and problem
solving skills).