| HIS101 Western
Civilization I (H) |
3 Credits |
| This course is the first
half of a two semester introduction to the
history of “Western Civilization.” Western
Civilization I begins with the ancient
societies of the Near East, moves to Ancient
Greece and Rome, and finishes exclusively in
Europe during the Renaissance and
Reformation. Focus will be on broad themes
and interpretations of the religious,
philosophical, economic and political
origins of Western Civilization. |
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| HIS102 Western
Civilization II (H) |
3 Credits |
| This course is
the second half of a two semester
introduction to the history of "Western
Civilization." Western Civilization II
begins with a review of the Reformation and
moves quickly into the emergence of the
European state system and the Renaissance.
The momentous changes in Europe through the
nineteenth century, and the two World Wars
that dominated the first half of the
twentieth century will be covered. Finally,
an examining of the New Europe that emerged
in the late twentieth century will be
conducted. Focus will be on broad themes and
interpretations of the political, economic
and cultural developments in Western
Civilization since the seventeenth century. |
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| HIS111 U.S. History I (H) |
3 Credits |
| This course not
only examines the social, political, and
economic forces that shaped the first
hundred years of this nation’s history, but
also the influence of such great
personalities as Franklin, Jefferson,
Washington, Jackson, and Lincoln. |
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| HIS112 U.S. History II
(H) |
3 Credits |
| This course
examines the second hundred years of
American history, specifically the rise of
industrialization and urbanization and the
emergence of the U.S. as a world power. |
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| HIS202 History of Maine
(H) |
3 Credits |
Maine’s history
is forever bound up with natural resources
above and below its land and sea, such as
forests and fisheries. Maine’s major
economic activities—lumbering, granite
quarrying, shipbuilding, farming,
papermaking, manufacturing, and tourism—are
usually tied in some way to these resources.
Chief among these resources has always been
the people of Maine, including the Wabanaki
and subsequent immigrant groups. This course
examines the history of all Maine’s peoples
as they built economic, political, and
socio-cultural systems from pre-colonial
times to the present.
Prerequisite: Any 100-level history
course, ENG101, or permission of the instructor. |
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| HIS212 America and the
Cold War Years (H) |
3 Credits |
This course will
introduce the student to the political,
economic and social stresses of the Cold War
era that lasted from the end of World War II
until the present. Emphasis will be placed
on such developments as the Cold War psyche,
the civil rights movement, entitlement
programs, the United Nations, and such
international conflicts as Korea and
Vietnam. May be used as a Humanities or
Social Science elective.
Prerequisite: Any
100-level history course, ENG101, or permission of
the instructor. |
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| HIS214 America and the
Vietnam War (H) |
3 Credits |
This course will
cover the Vietnam War in depth, starting
with the history of French Colonialism in
Indochina during the 19th century, through
World Wars I and II. Special note will be
taken of the struggle for Vietnamese
independence which began in the early
twentieth century. The course will cover how
and why the United States became involved,
how the war was fought, and what its long
term importance has been for the Cold War,
US foreign policy, and the men, women and
civilians from both countries who were
involved in the war.
Prerequisites: Any 100-level history
course, or ENG101 or permission of the
instructor. |
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| HIS216 European and
Colonial History from 1789-1945 (H) |
3 Credits |
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This course will trace the major events and
ideas in Europe from the French Revolution
in 1789 to the end of World War II in 1945.
Additionally, it will show how these events
affected people in Asia, Africa and the
Middle East into the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites: Any 100-level history
course, or ENG101 or permission of the
instructor. |
