Hist 252 History and Film
This course presents major themes in world history through the interpretation of films based on historical events. After viewing dramatic and documentary films on topics ranging from war, imperialism and revolution to politics, culture, and technology, students will critically examine the impact of motion pictures on the interpretation of history. What happens to history when it is presented in images rather than words? What are the prospects and limitations of cinematic history as opposed to the written record of the past? 3 credits.


Hist 267 Social Science Forum
(Same as Posc, Soc, Pcst 267.) (Offered every year.)
1 credit.


Hist 303 Constitutional Government
(Same as Posc 343.) (Offered every year.) 3 credits.


Hist 304 The Ancient World CH I
(Same as Rel 304.) Students survey the history of the ancient Mediterranean world by examining the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations. The historical and artistic accomplishments of these ancient peoples are highlighted, with particular attention given to the development of religious thought and philosophical inquiry, archeological research, and museum studies. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 306 The Middle Ages CH I
(Same as Rel 306.) Lords and ladies, peasants and popes, soldiers and saints—this course examines the history of the Middle Ages, 500–1500, through the themes and events that shaped the period. Students discuss feudalism, the development of scholastic theology, the launching of the Crusades, and the creations of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 307 Germany and the Holocaust: From
Antisemitism to Final Solution
(Same as Rel 307 .) 3 credits.


Hist 308 Early Modern Europe
Humanism, religious fragmentation, state building, imperialism, secularization, and enlightenment—no period has been more important in the formation of the European character. In the age between the Italian Renaissance and the French Revolution, Europe emerged from the relative obscurity of the Middle Ages to become the world’s dominant civilization. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 310 Modern Europe CH I
Building on the twin pillars of industrial revolution and technological innovation, Europeans in the 19th century greatly expanded their territorial control and cultural hegemony. In the 20th century, national rivalries and two world wars threatened this hegemony and undermined the power of the traditional European nation-state. This course traces the tumultuous history of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the collapse of the Soviet Empire. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 311 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
(Same as Posc 323.) Students learn the history of Russia and the Soviet Union from the fall of the Romanov dynasty through the demise of the Soviet government and the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Ideas and ideologies, politics, economics, foreign affairs and the Cold War, and cultural and intellectual developments are emphasized. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 312 History of Spain and Portugal CH I
Students examine the history of the Iberian peninsula from pre-historic times through the modern era. Topics include Roman Iberia, Visigothic Spain, Islamic and Catholic Spain in the Middle Ages, the “golden era” of Spanish culture, the Iberian empires, Spain’s decline as a great power, the Spanish Civil War, Franco and Salazar, and contemporary Spanish and Portuguese society. Intellectual, social, and political developments in Spain and Portugal are emphasized. (Offered alternate years.)
3 credits.


Hist 314 United States Business and Economic History
(Same as Econ 314.) (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 318 The Reformation
(Same as Rel 318.) 3 credits.


Hist 323 The Western Legal Tradition
(Same as Posc 342.) Law is a product of history, and an understanding of the law cannot be complete without an examination of its historical roots. This course surveys the history of Western law and legal institutions from the Code of Hammurabi to the American Revolution. Special attention will be focused on the rise and evolution of English common law. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 324 Constitutional Rights
(Same as Posc 344.) (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 325 Latin American Politics
(Same as Posc 325.) (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 326 The African-American Historical Experience CH II
Students trace the history of the African-American experience from the earliest days of slavery through emancipation, the rise of Jim Crow, the Civil Rights movement, and the modern era. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.


Hist 328 The Colonial Period in American History: A Strange Frontier
Students study the experience of individual Americans—Africans (enslaved and free), Native Americans, settlers from all over Europe, and the Europeans who attempted to rule them—alongside their political and religious ideas. How did this complicated group eventually unite to form a nation? 3 credits.


Hist 330 America and Its Revolution: The Bonfires of Change
Students examine one of the most tumultuous times in American history and analyze and interpret the events that form the foundation, not only of our system of democracy, but much of our identity as Americans. 3 credits.


Hist 331 The Trying Years—Union and Disunion: American History, 1789–1865
In this period a new nation was forged. America as a unique and sovereign nation grew and developed as the Constitution came into being, and American political parties formed. Subjects covered include: Jefferson and Jackson democracy, westward expansion, economic growth, sectionalism, religious movements, the antislavery crusade, and the Civil War. (Offered only at Academic Centers). 3 credits.


Hist 334 The Emergence of Modern America, 1865–1920: Robber Barons, Railroads, and Skyscrapers
Students study social, economic, and political developments, Reconstruction, the rise of big business, Populism, Progressivism, and the First World War. The roles of presidents during this time are emphasized and the themes of industrialization, immigration, and urbanization are examined. (Offered only at Academic Centers.)
3 credits.


Hist 336 Conflict and Change in America: 1920-1945
Covering the prosperity and cynicism of the Roaring Twenties, the poverty of the Great Depression and the New Deal response to it, the violence of the Second World War, this course examines and interprets the culture and politics that shaped this era. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 337 World War II
A comprehensive review of the great mid-twentieth century catastrophe which consumed the world and forever altered history. The global nature of the war, its fundamentally racial nature, and the conflict of ideologies will be examined. Major topics will include: the diplomatic and economic background, the roles of propaganda, of non-combatants, and the home fronts, as well as a wide ranging review of the military aspects. 3 credits.


Hist 338 America After the War, 1945-1960
Students examine this critical decade in American history that featured the rise of the Cold War and rock and roll and interpret its economy, politics, culture, and social structure. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 339 The Twentieth Century
The great topics and themes of the century just past will be examined: the decline of European world power; the collapse of empires; the rise of super powers, world wars; the growth of democracy, communism, and fascism; the global economy; mass communication and the creation of celebrity; flight; unparalleled industrial and technological change; the advance of science; the Cold War. 3 credits.


Hist 340 American Diplomatic History and Foreign Policy
(Same as Posc 321.) Students focus on the origin and development of United States foreign policy. Important areas of study include the role of ideology in foreign policy, economics and foreign affairs, isolationism, American dominance of the western hemisphere, and the consequences of increasing international interdependence. Also considered are the influences of public opinion, the media, corporations, the Congress, the bureaucracy, and the presidency in shaping American policy. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 342 The History of Everyday Life in America: Cooking, Cleaning, Life and Death
History is not just something presidents and Supreme Court Justices do; rather, it is something that our ancestors lived in the past. This course takes an interpretive look at how many of our most basic rituals and activities have changed over the years and why, including such topics as childbirth and children’s games. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.


Hist 346 Topics in Historical Tours
An extended tour of another country or countries, or a part of the United States, with a concentrated study of the history and culture of that country or countries, or United States region. Such themes are:

Experiencing England:
The Chapman Summer Tour CH I
A two- to three-week historical and literary tour of England which includes stays in such places as London, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Lake District, and York. Particular attention is paid to “experiencing” contemporary English culture and life. (Offered every summer.) 6 credits. (Same as Eng 346 and Hon 346.)

Exploring Contemporary China:
The Chapman Interterm Tour
A two-week historical and cultural tour of China which includes visits to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, and Hong Kong. Emphasis will be given to the visitation and study of historical sites, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and cultural events that include a Tang Dynasty Opera and a special Imperial feast.


Hist 348 Topics in European Cultural and Intellectual History
Students explore key themes in the cultural and intellectual history of Europe. Courses that treat different themes may be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 3 credits. Some themes include:

Witchcraft: Healers and Heretics
Students examine the history of the belief in magic and witchcraft in western culture from ancient times to the present day. Special attention will be given to the famous Salem witchcraft episode of 1692. Witchcraft in modern pre-literate societies will be studied with an eye to the various theories that have been advanced to explain its existence.

Makers of Modern Culture
The cultural and intellectual character of the modern world can be traced to a series of related conceptual innovations and artistic transformations between the late nineteenth century and the eve of World War II. Students explore the nature and implications of the contributions of such seminal figures as Nietzsche, Freud, Kafka, Keynes, Einstein, Joyce, and Durkheim using their own works.

The Renaissance
The modern western sensibility was born in the Renaissance. This course traces the origins of this new sensibility in the writings of such seminal figures as Boccaccio, Machiavelli, More, Bacon, Rabelais, and Shakespeare. What were the common threads that tied these writers together, and what concatenation of forces and trends produced them?

Western Political Theory
Students trace the rise and transformation of western political theory from the Greeks to the 19th century, and explore the nature of political reality as seen through the eyes of such seminal figures as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx.


Hist 350 Topics in African and Asian History
Subject matter and time periods will vary, but the focus will be on one or more non-western countries. Topics such as Contemporary Africa, Peace and Conflict in the Middle East, and Race and Change in South Africa and
the United States might be selected. Courses that treat different themes may be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.


Hist 352 Chinese Civilization CH II
A study of China from earliest times to the mid-1990s from five broad perspectives: the composition of the Chinese people; elite thought and behavior; family life; popular culture; and the economy. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 356 Modern Germany: From Sarajevo to Stalingrad
Tracing Germany’s entrance into the Great War to the Treaty of Versailles to the fragmented Weimar Republic to the Blitzkrieg and its consequences, this course examines the political, social, and intellectual history of Germany from World War I to the end of World War II. Special attention is given to the Holocaust and to roles of individuals in taking Germany down the path to two world wars. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 364 The Old South: Frontier Fort to Cotton Mill
The most unique region in the United States, the South’s role in American history from colonial times to the Civil War, is the subject of this course. Social, economic, cultural, and political factors will be examined in depth. Southern folklore and religion will be examined. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 365 Topics in the Holocaust
(Same as Rel 365.) Students examine selected topics within the study of the history of the Holocaust, such as the role of doctors; persecution of non-Jewish groups, including homosexuals and gypsies; theologians and religion under Hitler; and the experiences and choices of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. 3 credits.


Hist 366 The City in American History: Living on the Streets
The dense, congested, vibrant entities we call cities have grown in uniquely American ways. Students interpret and analyze their impact on the larger society. Course requirements include a field trip to Los Angeles’ Skid Row district and to ethnic neighborhoods. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 367 Public Interest Research
(Same as Posc 367.) 3 credits.


Hist 368 Immigration in American History: The
Newcomers
For over two hundred years the crucial question of American society has been how we welcome newcomers. Students explore the history of immigrants to our shores from the earliest settlers to Irish immigrants, and the Southern and Eastern European waves at the turn of the century, with emphasis on modern immigration from Latin America and Asia. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 372 California History
In this in-depth study of California from its discovery in 1542 to the present, students attempt to answer the question: How has the Golden State changed? The roles of mining, Indians, agriculture, high technology, Japanese/American relations, and the missions system are considered. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.


Hist 376 Orange County History: From Missions to Mickey Mouse
Students examine the history and development of Orange County. Among the questions considered in the course of this investigation are whether Orange County has emerged as an unique entity in its own right, or is it an appendage of L.A. ? How has the local culture, society, and economy developed? (Offered alternate years.)
3 credits.


Hist 380 The American West: Miners, Cowhands, Homesteaders, and Gunslingers
This is the American legend. The five frontiers (fur, mining, cattle, farming, and technology) are examined in depth. The American frontier and the westward movement in the United States are the areas of emphasis. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 386 Topics in the History of Science and Medicine
Students explore key themes in the history of science and medicine. Courses that treat different themes may be repeated for credit. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.

Medicine and Disease in Western History
Students focus on three aspects of the history of medicine: the evolution of medical theory from Hippocrates to the astonishing advances of the 20th century, medical practice examined in its social context including unorthodox and alternative modes of healing, and the effects of disease on the course of Western Civilization.

In Search of People in Nature
Our attitude towards the natural environment has been shaped by history. In this course we will seek the sources of modern ideas about the environment. From the Hebrews and the Greeks, to the Christian Middle Ages, to Darwin and the revolution in biological ideas in the 19th century, we will cast our net widely.

Scientific Revolutions
Students examine several of the most important revolutions in science between the Renaissance and the end of the nineteenth century. Theories of why scientific revolutions occur will be studied in light of a particular instance of fundamental scientific change.


Hist 388 Technology and Progress in Western Societies CH I
This course challenges students to critically analyze technological change and western ideas of progress from the Industrial Revolution to the Computer Age. The course emphasizes technology’s role in economic development, political change, religious, social, and æsthetic values, technological utopianism, and the West’s relationship with the non-western world. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 390 Latin American History Through Film
Students examine major themes in Latin American history through documentary and dramatic films. Important topics presented through films and readings include the European-Native American encounter, the Iberian colonial legacy, independence and revolution, United States-Latin American relations, and the military’s role in politics in the twentieth century. In-class discussions will focus on the historical accuracy of cinematic presentations dealing with the Latin American past.


Hist 392 Pre-Columbian and Colonial Latin America CH II
Students study the dramatic clash between two vastly different worlds beginning with the first aboriginal-European contacts with the Americas and continuing through the decimation of Latin American populations and the fusion of Iberian and American cultures. The course considers the overwhelming influence of this encounter in the shaping of New World ideas, customs, attitudes, and values. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 394 The Americas: Politics and Diplomacy
This course examines the history of United States-Latin American relations including important areas of both cooperation and conflict. Beginning with the era of Latin American Independence, the course explores key incidents in hemispheric diplomacy with special emphasis on manifest destiny and imperialism, the Panama Canal, the Mexican and Cuban Revolutions, World War II and the Cold War, and the Latin American military dictatorships of the twentieth century. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 396 Mexican History CH II
Students cover the history of greater Mexico (including the northern borderlands) from the ancient Aztec and Mayan empires through the most recent economic and political upheavals. Mexican history is the product of cultural and social clashes between many groups: native people and Spanish colonists, revolutionaries and reactionaries, peasants and politicians. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 444 Archival Research and Interpretation
In addition to written materials, historians deal with objects that record events from the past. Written history is immeasurably supplemented by pictures, illustrations, and objects surviving from an earlier time. Through an intelligent and imaginative use of historical records we expand our understanding of history beyond the limitations of the written word. This course emphasizes the research and interpretation of two-dimensional historical materials and artifacts. (Offered alternate years.)
3 credits.


Hist 448 Curatorial Work in a Historical Museum
Students examine the appropriate professional role of the historian as curator and investigate the proposition that a museum is primarily a place for scholarly research and interpretation. Curators must be scholars and interpreters of a wide range of historical records and objects if museums are to function effectively as research and educational institutions. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.


Hist 490 Independent Internship


Hist 496 Integrated Senior Seminar I
Prerequisite, instructor’s permission.


Hist 498 Integrated Senior Seminar II
Prerequisite, instructor’s permission.


Hist 499 Individual Study