Online Courses, Department of History, Ball State University

History Online Courses

HIST 101 - Introduction to American Studies

Survey of American studies as a field and as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of American civilization. Methods and theories of American Studies will be discussed, along with major themes and topics of American life and thought. Not open to students who have credit in AMSTU 101.

Instructor: Anthony Edmonds, George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of History
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: N
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 150 - The West in the World

A survey of the development of Western Civilization since its origins emphasizing key problems, turning points, and recurring themes, especially in the past two centuries. Focuses also on the way peoples around the globe helped to shape Western Civilization and felt its influence.

Instructor: John Weakland, emeritus professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: N
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 151 - World Civilization 1

A survey of the development of world civilization from the dawn of civilization in Southwestern Asia and North Africa to the early modern world.

Instructor: John Weakland, emeritus professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 198 - Studies in Non-Western Civilizations

Examination of a broad range of patterns and problems found in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America with emphasis on recent and contemporary development. Topics vary among political, economic, and social issues of major importance.

Instructor: Kenneth Hall, professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 201 - American History, 1492-1876

Survey of the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and sociological forces and adjustments that have affected the history of the United States to 1876.

Instructor: Anthony Edmonds, George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of History
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 202 - American History, 1877 to Present

Survey of the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and sociological forces and adjustments that have affected the history of the United States since 1877.

Instructor: Kevin Smith, associate professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 205 - Introduction to Sport in American Life

A thorough examination of the various historical, sociological, and psychological features of sports in our society. Not sport-appreciation oriented, but rather an examination of what occurs to both competitors and spectators as they become involved with a sport activity. Open to all undergraduate students except students who have credit in PEP 205.

HIST 301 - The United States and the Vietnam War

Historical analysis of American involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1975, with discussions of the military, political, diplomatic, and social effects of the war. Includes background information on Vietnamese history as well as its continuing legacy.

HIST 310 - Introduction to the History of Business in the United States

Surveys the function of business in United States history from colonial times to the modern day. Focuses on the role of individual business people as decision makers and innovators with primary emphasis on the twentieth century.

Instructor: Bruce Geelhoed, professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 360 - Selected Topics in Military History

Survey and investigation of a particular period, topic, or issue in military history with emphasis on materials not covered in established courses. Exact content will be announced in advance of each offering. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

Instructor: Bruce Geelhoed, professor of history
Hours: 3-6
Permission: N
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 370 - Foundations of Asian Civilization

Survey of South, Southeast, and East Asian history from earliest times to roughly A.D. 1600, with special focus on the development of Asian societies and cultures before any significant European presence.

Instructor: Kenneth Hall, professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 371 - Tradition, Conflict, and Change in Modern Asia

Survey of South, Southeast, and East Asian history from roughly A.D. 1600 to the present, with concentration on the problems, leaders, and issues that resulted from Western presence, nationalism, independence, and modernization as well as contemporary issues.

Instructor: Kenneth Hall, professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 372 - Africa Since 1500

Stresses the emergence of modern African civilization from roughly 1500 to the present, with particular emphasis on regions south of the Sahara.

Instructor: Stephanie Beswick, associate professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 407 - The American Civil War and Reconstruction

Survey, analysis, and discussion of events, leaders, and movements, with special emphasis on causes, interpretation, and historiography of the period of national crisis and war followed by national reconstruction.

Instructor: Scott Stephan, assistant professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 413 - Recent United States History: 1945 to the Present

A study of the role of the United States in the modern world and an examination of the efforts of America to preserve a society that is prosperous and humane while adjusting to technological change and continuing social and intellectual ferment.

HIST 432 - United States Diplomatic History Since 1914

Survey of the foreign relations of the United States since the outbreak of World War I.

Instructor: Kevin Smith, associate professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 462 - Development of Roman Civilization

Political, social, and intellectual development of Rome from the beginning of the republic to approximately A.D. 500. Emphasizes the development of the characteristics of the Romans during the republic and the effect on them of Greek ideas and world domination.

Instructor: Sviatoslav Dmitriev, assistant professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 487 - The Soviet Union

The development of the Soviet Union from the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 to the present, stressing the evolution of political and economic institutions, social problems, cultural policies, and the ideological aims and changing role of the Soviet Union in world affairs.

Instructor: Sergei Zhuk, assistant professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

HIST 495 - Modern China, 1600 to the Present

Descriptive and analytical survey with emphasis on China's changing role as a member of the world community, its response to increased Western contacts, disintegration of traditional order, revolutionary changes through the Republic of China and the People's Republic, and significant elements of contemporary Chinese society and culture.

Instructor: Kenneth Swope, assistant professor of history
College: Sciences & Humanities
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none