AMH 2010 United States to 1877 . . . . . 3(F,S)
Survey of the United States history beginning with Native American cultures
on the eve of colonization through the end of Reconstruction. Examines
political, economic, and social developments. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)
AMH 2020 United States since 1877 . . . . . 3(F,S)
Survey of the United States history beginning in 1877 and ending with a
discussion of America in the present era. Examines political, economic, and
social developments. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)
AMH 3313 United States Society and Culture in the
Twentieth Century . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Social institutions and social change, emphasizing mobility and changes in
attitudes and values including effects of technology in American society. Makes
extensive use of American literature.
AMH 4111 Colonial America . . . . . 3(S)
History of British Colonial America (1585-1776): founding of the colonies;
development of economic, social, and political structures; the maturing of the
colonies; and background to the American Revolution.
AMH 4131 American Revolutions, 1763-1828 . . . . .
3(CALL DEPT)
The social, economic and political histories of the American,
Spanish-American and Haitian revolutions between 1763 and 1828.
AMH 4150 Early American Republic: 1789-1860 . . . . .
3(F)
Political, social, and economic history of the United States emphasizing
Jeffersonian and Jacksonian influences on American life and thoughts,
sectionalism, and westward expansion.
AMH 4170 Civil War and Reconstruction . . . . . 3(S)
Causation of the Civil War, development of first modern war and different
interpretations of Reconstruction after Appomattox.
AMH 4174 Reconstruction in American History, 1863-1877
. . . . . 3(F)
The period of political, social, economic, and cultural change in the nation
between 1863 and 1877. Of particular note are the issues of race and government
flowing out of the Civil War experience, emancipation, and the political battles
in the American South.
AMH 4202 From Stalin to Star Wars: The Cold War and
American Culture . . . . . 3(F)
Progression and complexities of the Cold War through both global and
domestic arenas, from the rise of Communism to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
AMH 4231 America Between the Wars, 1920 to 1940 . . . .
. 3(F,SS)
The period between World War I and World War II in the United States.
Domestic, political, economic, and social issues are addressed, as well as the
changing role of the United States in world affairs between 1920 and 1940.
AMH 4320 History of American Agriculture . . . . . 3(F)
The changing role of farms, farming, and agrarian thought in American
history from pre-Columbian times to the present.
AMH 4402 History of the Old South . . . . . 3(F)
Development and discussion of attitudes and philosophies of the South as
distinct economic, political, and social phenomenon from late 18th century to
Reconstruction.
AMH 4403 History of the New South . . . . . 3(S)
Political, social, and economic developments in the South from the end of
Reconstruction (1877) to the present.
AMH 4420 History of Florida . . . . . 3(SS)
Pre-Columbian to present; social, economic, and political development.
AMH 4441 Spanish Borderlands . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The Spanish Borderlands (i.e., those regions between Florida and California,
now belonging to the United States, which were once part of the Spanish colonial
empire) between 1513 and 1821.
AMH 4442 The American West . . . . . 3(S)
History of the American West from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the
present.
AMH 4460 Urban History . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
United States urban development from the period of colonization through the
present. Applies both traditional and public history techniques.
AMH 4560 Women in American History . . . . . 3(F)
Changing roles and activities of women in American life from colonial era to
the present.
AMH 4570 Afro-American Experience . . . . . 3(S)
Survey of Afro-American history emphasizing role of Afro-American in broad
American historical context.
AMH 4575 Civil Rights . . . . . 3(F)
U.S. civil rights movement from its roots in the nineteenth century to the
present.
AMH 4582 History of the North American Indians . . . .
. 3(S)
Survey of North American Indian history from era of European contact to
present. Topics include fur trade, removal, plains warfare, and U.S. government
policy.
AMH 5578 African-American Community History . . . . .
3(SS)
African-American communities including social interaction, business
ventures, political involvement, religious perspectives, and the various
obstacles faced in maintaining ethnic and cultural identity.
AMH 5636 Environmental History . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Environmental history ranging from the impact of early Spanish settlements
through the spectrum of current issues.
AMH 6169 Seminar: Jacksonian America . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Readings seminar focusing on era 1815-1848.
AMH 6292 Seminar - 20th Century America . . . . . 3(S)
AMH 6429 Seminar: Local History . . . . . 3(F)
Theory, method, and practice of local history.
AMH 6439 Seminar: The Southern Frontier . . . . .
3(CALL DEPT)
Research seminar focusing on the U.S. Southeastern frontier from 1750-1850.
AMH 6447 Seminar: Spanish Borderlands, 1513-1821 . . .
. . 3(CALL DEPT)
Broad readings in the history of the Borderlands, defined as those regions
between Florida and California, now belonging to the United States, which were
once part of the Spanish colonial empire.
AMH 6587 Seminar: Southeastern Indians . . . . .
3(S,SS)
Research topics on history of Southeastern Indians from Contact Era through
Removal 1500-1830s.