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HistoryCredits
This course looks at the social, political, and economic developments that transformed the 20th Century American West.
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This course will discuss slavery and emancipation in the Atlantic World (Africa, Latin America, and the United States). Students will discover how slavery and emancipation differed in different regions and over time.
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This course surveys African American history from slavery to the twenty-first century. We will explore the history of enslavement, black resistance, African American culture, freedom, migration patterns, and black political thought and participation as well as how historians have interpreted and re-interpreted this history. Students will ask their own questions about this history and conduct research to answer those questions.
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This course will examine the Vietnam War. Students will discover how and why the U.S. became involved in Vietnam, examine the specific problems faced by American diplomats and military officials, and how the war affected American society.
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This course will examine the U.S. civil rights movement in the 20th century. Students will study the African American freedom movement and other civil rights campaigns to understand the basis of both oppression and civil rights in the U.S. and will apply this historical context to contemporary civil rights struggles. Graduate students will also synthesize the academic literature and make use of this history in a professional context.
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A history of the intersection of culture and society in America.
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An examination of the history of labor and the emergence of social welfare within the context of the modernization of western society and the diversity of the United States.
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A historical study of the immigration and ethnic experience in America. It includes an examination of political, social, economic and legal changes that resulted in population movements to the U.S. Attention is given to anti-immigrant movements.
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This course will examine the interaction between humans and the American environment from pre-Columbus to the present.
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This course is designed to provide a survey and analysis of the historical experiences of women in the United States from earliest settlement by indigenous peoples to the present in order to aid students in understanding the contemporary situation of women in American society.
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Discussion of disasters in US history from colonial times to the present. Contemporary descriptions of the events will be reviewed as will the changing response of both the public and the government to these events.
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Specific titles to be announced in departmental course descriptions. P/N only.
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Intensive reading on a specialized historical topic. May be repeated once under a different instructor and sub-title.
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May be repeated once under a different instructor and sub-title.
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An orientation to the graduate study and the learning outcomes of the History Graduate Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The course encourages students to analyze what it means to be a professional historian, and to learn how historians apply their skills in various professional settings.
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Students create an online professional portfolio that connects their academic experiences and projects with real-world professional goals.
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Students will develop a project or complete existing professional development opportunities to assist them in their academic or career goals. There may be additional work required. All projects or opportunities must be approved by instructor and graduate coordinator.
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Students will apply historical skills and knowledge through a practical work experience at a non-profit organization, governmental agency, for-profit business, or other institution. P/N only.
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HonorsCredits
This course provides an orientation to the mission and core competencies of the Honors Program. Students will analyze and categorize the competency themes, identify appropriate learning goals, and develop an e-portfolio for their use in the Honors Program.
This course provides the opportunity to explore and engage in experiences, conversations, and reflections surrounding the selected colloquium topic(s). Students will learn about the topic(s) and relevant issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Students will engage in significant learning experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting. A practicum involves both experiential and reflection components. Practicums are supervised by a faculty or staff mentor.
This required portfolio course intended for students in the middle of their honors program experience allows students to develop their portfolio based on experiences they have had since completion of HONR 201. Throughout the course, students will critically examine their experiences in the competency areas and reflect on what they have learned from these experiences. This course helps students prepare for HONR 475: Honors Portfolio Capstone, which students are required to take in their final year. Final grade of B or higher in HONR 201 or permission of Honors Program Director.
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- Final grade of B or higher in HONR 201 or permission of Honors Program Director.
Seminars are offered by University faculty from a wide variety of disciplines. In addition, interdisciplinary seminars can be offered.