• HIST 3150: Russian History from 1860-1924

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Surveys Russian history for the second half of the nineteenth century from the abolition of serfdom through Lenin. Discusses the fall of the Russian Empire, post-1917 Russia, the role of revolutionary ideology, industrialization of agrarian society, the emergence of Soviet institutions and culture. Emphasizes new definitions of gender, national and class identity, and the interaction between the intellectual elite and the working people. Also discusses major imperial expansion, internal diversity, and various 19th century challenges to empire, including parallels to and clashes with other expanding societies such as the United States. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, explore, discuss, and analyze the main events of Russian history from 1860 to 1924, covering the abolition of serfdom, WWI, Lenin's rise to power, the fall of the Russian Empire, the October Revolution, and the formation of the Soviet Union. 2. Investigate new definitions of gender, national and class identity, and the interaction between the intellectual elite and the working people. Explain the significance of the major events discussed to the development of the Soviet Union and the world around it and think critically about history and today's events. 3. Engage in class discussions and conduct independent research projects that will clearly articulate historical interpretations and use professional methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA (even)
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• HIST 3160: Russian History 1924-Present

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Highlights the formation, development and collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's participation in the industrial revolution, two world wars and other critical moments in modern history. Starts with Joseph Stalin's rise to power and finishes with the analysis of the Cold War and the role of the new Russia in the 21st century. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, explore, discuss, and analyze the main events of Russian history from 1924 to the present, covering WWI and WWII, the industrial revolution, Stalin's rise to power, the development and collapse of the Soviet Empire, the Cold War, and the new Russia's position in the modern world. 2. Identify and analyze the historical backgrounds of the famous cultural, social, and political leaders of the times. 3. Explain the significance and contributions of the major events and figures discussed to the modern world and think critically about history and today's events. 4. Engage in class discussions and conduct independent research projects that will clearly articulate historical interpretations and use professional methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). SP (odd)
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• HIST 3180: Nineteenth Century Europe

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Analyzes transformations in political, economic, and social ideologies of Europe from 1815 to 1914, using primary documents on a variety of ideologies. Includes active class participation and discussion, and much writing in areas agreed upon between instructor and student. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate how the political, social, and cultural developments of European history from 1815-1914 have shaped modern European society and culture. 2. Analyze a wide variety of historical sources using historical thinking techniques developed in the course. 3. Communicate historical knowledge, arguments, and interpretations both orally and in writing, including through the creation of a major research paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• HIST 3190: Twentieth Century Europe

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Surveys major forces, events and experiences that shaped Europe from 1914 to 2000 and defined its place in the contemporary world. Examines industrialization, nationalism, colonial empires, world wars, Cold War polarization, and the European Union. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate how the political, social, and cultural developments of European history since 1914 have shaped modern European society and culture. 2. Analyze a wide variety of historical sources using historical thinking techniques developed in the course. 3. Communicate historical knowledge, arguments, and interpretations both orally and in writing, including through the creation of a major research paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). SP (even)
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• HIST 3230: American Foreign Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Upper-level elective intended for history majors, social science composite majors, history minors, and interested Utah Tech students. Explores the history of United States diplomatic and foreign relations from the era of colonization to the present. Covers the rise of the United States as a world power, the impact of cultural and economic developments on foreign relations, and evolving conceptions of sovereignty, nationality, and citizenship. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate how the political, social, and cultural developments of American foreign relations have shaped modern American and global society and culture. 2. Analyze a wide variety of historical sources using historical thinking techniques developed in the course. 3. Communicate historical knowledge, arguments, and interpretations both orally and in writing, including through the creation of a major research paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• HIST 3240: British History (1714-Present)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Survey of British history from 1714 to the present, with special emphasis given to Britain's cultural, political, economic, and social development during the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian era, and the twentieth century. Also explores the relationship between the bodies of different types of citizens and the British state, the decline of Victorian values and the rise of New Labour, and Britain's relationship with and its place within the European Union. In addition, tracks the rise and fall of the British Empire and Britain's overall foreign and colonial policies, plus her role in the Napoleonic Wars, WWI and WWII. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and analyze Britain's cultural, political, economic, and social development during the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian era, and the twentieth century. 2. Explore, evaluate, and reflect upon the relationship between the bodies of different types of citizens and the British state, the decline of Victorian values and the rise of New Labour, and Britain's relationship with and its place within the European Union. 3. Not only identify key historical events that took place between 1714 and present day, but also explain their significance to the development of Britain and the world. They should also be able to think critically about history and today's events. 4. Engage in class discussions and conduct independent research projects that will clearly articulate historical interpretations and use professional methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP (even)
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• HIST 3250: World War II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Upper-level elective intended for history majors, social science composite majors, history minors, and interested Utah Tech students. Examines the causes, history, and impact of the Second World War in both a European and a global context; special attention will be paid both to military events and to how the war influenced the cultural, social, political, and economic destinies of the many people who experienced it. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate how the political, social, cultural, and military developments of World War II have shaped modern society and culture. 2. Analyze a wide variety of historical sources using historical thinking techniques developed in the course. 3. Communicate historical knowledge, arguments, and interpretations both orally and in writing, including through the creation of a major research paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• HIST 3460: Comparative Asian History

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Surveys history of Asian continent, analyzing common patterns in the cultures of South, Southeast, and East Asia. Will be taught every three years in Spring beginning 2017 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare the major historical developments of Asian countries that shaped their society and culture from the pre-modern to modern periods. 2. Explain how the philosophies and religions influenced the social, cultural, political, and economic developments of Asia. 3. Demonstrate the ability to compare literature and analyze primary and secondary sources. 4. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze sources and place them in a historiographical context. 5. Compose literature reviews, essay exams, in-class discussion responses, a research paper and presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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• HIST 3480: East Asia to 1800

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Explores the intellectual, social, political, cultural, and religious traditions of China, Japan, and Korea from antiquity to 1800. Each "country" will be addressed in a chronological framework. Analyzes the values and institutions underlying the East Asian world order, compares and contrasts the distinctive characteristics of each country, and explores the impact of East Asia's interdependence and early interaction with the West. Will be taught in two year consecutive cycles in the Fall beginning 2017 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how the Chinese model of civilization spread to Korea and Japan before 1800. 2. Understand major geographic features in East Asia and discuss how these features affected the cultural development of China, Korea, and Japan. 3. Demonstrate their ability to compare literature and analyze primary and secondary sources. 4. Display their ability to critically analyze sources and place them in a historiographical context. 5. Improve their writing skills by literature reviews, essay exams, and a research paper, and their oral skills by in-class discussions and a research presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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• HIST 3490: East Asia Since 1800

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Examines the interrelated histories of China, Japan, and Korea, focusing especially on the forces that brought to the formation of modern East Asian nations in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: wars, colonialism, imperialism, Cold War geopolitics, nationalism, and socialism. Aims at understanding the historical origins of problems that continue to impact East Asia today and at placing the national history of China, Japan, and Korea within a wider East Asian regional framework. Will be taught in a two year consecutive cycle beginning Spring 2015 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss social, cultural, political, and economic developments in East Asia since 1800. 2. Compare and contrast China, Korea, and Japan's responses to Western imperialism and the process of modernization. 3. Demonstrate their ability to compare literature and analyze primary and secondary sources. 4. Display their ability to critically analyze sources and place them in a historiographical context. 5. Improve their writing skills by literature reviews, essay exams, and a research paper, and their oral skills by in-class discussions and a research presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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