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5326 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN UNITED STATES LABOR HISTORY.
A seminar that examines the experience of work and its impact on
American history. Topics include historiographical trends, labor
organization, processes of class formation, race, gender, and community.
HIST 5327 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN FAMILIES.
A study of families in American history; this course will examine
differing notions of family structure and family roles, including
child bearing and child rearing, marriage, work roles, and sexuality.
It will also address cultural differences among different ethnic
and racial groups in U.S. history, and how experiences of work,
immigration status, slavery, and urbanization have impacted the
American family.
HIST 5328 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY.
A study of the events, personalities, organizations, and individuals
that have been critical in the development of the modern Mexican
American community. Emphasizes politics and organization building.
HIST 5329 3 sem. hrs.
READINGS SEMINAR: U.S. WOMEN'S HISTORY.
A seminar that will include readings on women's historiography,
and also will address several key topics in American women's history,
including: plantation women, slavery, immigration, activism, sexuality,
work, religion, politics, societal prescriptions of femininity,
and mass cultural influences.
HIST 5335 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY.
An intensive study of selected issues in state and local history
based on independent reading, research, and writing by the student.
May be repeated when topics vary.
HIST 5336 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN CORPUS CHRISTI AND UNITED STATES URBAN HISTORY.
A study of the geographic, economic, social, and political development
of American cities, the structuring of the country's urban networks,
and the evolution of American urban life, with emphasis on the urban
experience in Corpus Christi and the role of the city in South Texas.
HIST 5341 3 sem. hrs.
READINGS SEMINAR: MODERN GERMANY.
Recent literature and problems in Modern German history. Topics
include recent debates over the "peculiar" nature of German history,
political sociology of German fascism, the character of the Nazi
state, and social foundations of the holocaust.
HIST 5342 3 sem. hrs.
READINGS SEMINAR: EUROPEAN URBAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY.
Examination of recent methods and approaches in European social
and cultural history. Topics include the "new" cultural history,
formation of national and regional identities, urbanization, and
women in politics and society.
HIST 5351 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN COLONIAL MEXICO.
An examination of economic, social and political developments in
colonial New Spain, as well as an attempt to place New Spain in
a larger regional context.
HIST 5352 3 sem. hrs.
READINGS SEMINAR: THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION.
Explores the dynamics of this important twentieth century popular
revolt and its influence on the emergence of contemporary Mexican
national identity.
HIST 5360 3 sem. hrs.
APPLIED HISTORY.
A discussion of the role and use of history outside traditional
academic settings. Introduction to the work of historical associations,
historic preservation, historic editing, museums and archives, and
oral history, with discussion of techniques for incorporating such
resources into teaching. Required of all graduate students in history.
HIST 5370 3 sem. hrs.
ORAL HISTORY: TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICE.
An introduction to the methodology and practice of planning, conducting,
editing, and transcribing interviews with eyewitnesses to or participants
in historic events.
HIST 5371 3 sem. hrs.
READINGS SEMINAR: SLAVERY IN THE AMERICAS.
Compares and contrasts the slave experience in various New World
societies.
HIST 5380 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN HISTORY.
An intensive study of selected issues, periods, regions, or themes
in history based on independent reading, research, and writing by
the student. May be repeated when topics vary.
HIST 5390 3 sem. hrs.
INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY.
A hands-on experience in historical work. Arranged in consultation
with the student's advisor. Graded credit/noncredit only.
Prerequisite: HIST 5360 and approval of student's graduate committee.
May be repeated when topics vary.
HIST 5395 3 sem. hrs.
THESIS.
Prerequisite: approval of student's graduate committee. This course
is graded credit/noncredit. May be repeated once.
HIST 5396 3 sem. hrs.
INDIVIDUAL STUDY
See College description. Offered on application.