History Course Descriptions
HST104 History of World Civilization
Surveys human cultural, social, economic, intellectual, and political development of world civilizations from 3500 B.C to 1450. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
HST105 History of World Civilization
Surveys human cultural, social, economic, intellectual, and political development of world's civilizations from 1450 C.E. to 1870. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
HST106 History of World Civilization
Surveys human cultural, social, economic, and political development of world civilizations. Covers 1870 to the present. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
HST157 History-Mid East/North Africa
Surveys human cultural, social, economic and political developments in the Middle East and North Africa. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST158 History of Latin America
Surveys cultural, social, economic and political development in Latin America. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST201 History of the United States
Explores the cultural, economic, social, and political developments of the United States to 1840. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
HST202 History of the United States
Explores the cultural, economic, social, and political development of the United States from 1840 to 1900. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
HST203 History of the United States
Explores the cultural, economic, social, and political development of the United States from 1900 to the present. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
HST228 History of Modern Europe
Introduces the history and culture of Europe during the twentieth century. Covers the impact of war and revolution, the end of colonialism and decline of European empires, and the search for European unification. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST237 America in the Sixties
Presents an overview of American/U.S. history during the turbulent years of the Sixties. Covers a broad range of themes and ideas that occurred during the Sixties. Sp
4 Credits
HST257 Native American History
Studies the history of native peoples in the United States, from prehistory to the present. Examines how Native American societies have adapted over time to a constantly changing world. Emphasizes the relationship between European Americans and Native Americans after 1492. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST258 African American History
Recounts and explains experiences which lie at the heart of America's struggle to deal with its racial composition. Examines historical forces which denied African Americans the opportunity to secure meaningful first-class citizenship. Focuses on the political and social lives of African Americans. Additionally, examines the decisions and social institutions that determined public policy regarding Americans of African descent. Sp
4 Credits
HST262 Women in US History
Studies the transformation of the role of women in American society. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST269 Pacific Northwest History
Examines the diverse history of the Pacific Northwest. Discusses political, economic, social, and cultural transformations in the region, placed in a national and international context. F, Sp
4 Credits
HST279 Soviet & Contemporary Russia
Surveys human cultural, social, economic and political developments of Soviet and contemporary Russia. Covers 1917 to the present. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST299A Women in World History
Surveys the contributions and experience of women in selected global cultures from prehistory to the present. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
HST299B Women/20th Cent European Hstry
Introduces women's history from a European perspective. Includes the changing meaning of genders, family, motherhood, and marriage; employment, and women's relationship to the state. Examines the ways in which gender shaped the religious experiences, family life, economic roles, and political and legal status of women in Europe over the last century. Sp
4 Credits
HST299C French Cuisine and Culture
Explores ways in which French culture and culinary are intertwined. Views history and geography from the Ancien Regime to current day. Links French cuisine and national identity. Covers haute cuisine, nouvelle cuisine, and the practice of gastronomy. Sp
4 Credits
HST299D Legacy of the British Empire
Follows a chronological path through looking at major themes related to the British Empire. Covers how the British Empire developed and defined their imperial mission and settlement of imperial areas. Examines the events surrounding imperial decline, decolonization, and the consequences of colonial policies in areas of the world such as Palestine and India, and the post-colonial legacy that continue to shape these former imperial possessions. Also focuses on the ways in which communities from the British Empire have integrated within the multicultural British society, particularly in terms of language, religion, and trans-cultural identity.
4 Credits
XHST0001A International Sampler
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001E Italy on Your Own
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001K Cultural Heritage
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001L Oral History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001M Dramatic History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001N Central Europe History/Culture
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001U Civil War Revisited
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001V Discovering Washington, D.C.
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001W New York City History/Culture
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001X Legends of History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001Y Alaska's Inside Passage
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0001Z French Prairie History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002A Pioneer History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002B Pioneer History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002D Pioneer History
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002F Salem Past & Present
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002G Salem Past & Present
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002H Salem Past & Present
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002J History of Pacific Northwest
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002K Costa Rica History & Culture
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002L Trace Your Family Tree
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002M Genealogy Workshop
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002N Trace Your Family Tree
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002P Genealogy/Computer 1
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002Q ETG Genealogy Basics
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002R Viewpoints
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002S Pioneer History
Presents Pacific Northwest pioneer history topics. Covers selected sites, events and/or personalities and focuses on their historical significance.
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002T Pioneer History
Presents Pacific Northwest pioneer history topics. Covers selected sites, events and/or personalities and focuses on their historical significance.
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002U Pioneer History
Presents Pacific Northwest pioneer history topics. Covers selected sites, events and/or personalities and focuses on their historical significance.
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002V Lewis & Clark Bicentennial
Covers the history of the Corps of Discovery led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark 200 years ago. Tours the exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society to learn about the expedition. Emphasizes the relationships the explorers developed with the native populations.
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002W Pioneer History
Presents Pacific Northwest pioneer history topics. Covers selected sites, events and/or personalities and focuses on their historical significance.
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002X Middle East-Conflict & Peace
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002Y Birth of the American Dream
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0002Z Finding Your Family Tree
History (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XHST0003A Oregon at 150 Years
Focuses on Oregon's 150-year history during the state's sesquicentennial. Students are taken back through the state's political, social, and cultural history through lectures and exhibits. Includes a tour of historical sites.
0 Non-Credit