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HW 123 - Aerobics (1)
Step aerobics, dance and other rigorous activities performed to music to attain cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility and other components of a healthy lifestyle. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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Health and Wellness - Special Topics |
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HW 171-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 271-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 371-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 471-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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Health and Wellness Promotion |
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HWP 153 - Personal Health and Wellness (3)
An introduction to personal health and wellness. Topics include the dimensions of wellness, applying health information to personal practice, and an overview of diverse health topics. Skills include personal health behavior goal setting and tracking, practicing strategies to promote the dimensions of wellness, and navigating campus health resources. Through behavior change practice, in-class discussions, activities, lectures, and assigned materials (readings, videos, etc.), students will understand what it takes to cultivate personal health and wellness. Fall.
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HWP 190 - Foundations of Health Promotion (3)
An introduction to the foundations of health promotion in practice, including core concepts of public health and health sciences and career opportunities. Topics include the history of health, determinants of health, and major behavioral health theories and frameworks. Skills include thinking critically about health information, understanding and using health research and statistics, and understanding the causes of health disparities. In-class discussions, activities, lectures, and assigned materials will be utilized to illustrate the complexity of health promotion in practice. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 223 - Physical Activity and Health (3)
An introduction to the role of physical activity on overall health. Emphasis is placed on physiological responses within the body during exercise, adaptations to training, and the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior and health. Students gain skills in designing safe and effective physical activity programs and assessing the efficacy of those programs and learn about physical activity on a societal level (current population levels of physical activity, the built environment related to physical activity, and the sociocultural norms surrounding physical activity). Potential careers pertaining to physical activity and health are explored. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 224 - Mental and Emotional Health (3)
An introduction to the role of mental and emotional health in overall well-being. Emphasis is placed on research and practice related to improving mental health and emotional well-being. In addition, barriers to improving mental health are explored at the individual, community, and societal levels. Students are expected to establish and pursue personal goals related to improving emotional health and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relationship between mental and emotional health and the other pillars of healthful living. See department chair.
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HWP 225 - Nutrition and Lifestyle (3)
An introduction to the principles of nutrition science. This course addresses nutrients and how they interact with the body, as well as issues and controversies on how eating habits can promote health and prevent disease. Other topics covered include food and the environment, nutrition and exercise, changing nutritional needs over the course of the life, and the tradition of food as medicine. Fall or Spring.
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HWP 253 - Health and Sexuality (3)
Explores the connection between sexuality and health from a variety of perspectives – sociological, psychological, sexological, and physiological, among others – and serves as an introduction to such topics as sexual and reproductive anatomy, sexual response, sexuality throughout the life cycle, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, queer identities and sexualities, atypical sexual behavior, and sexual violence. A primary learning objective for this course is to become fully comfortable discussing a broad range of topics related to sexuality and sexual health in a manner conducive to enhancing education, awareness, and personal health. See department chair.
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HWP 254 - Women’s Health (3)
Examines selected topics related specifically to women’s health and wellness, and how knowledge, attitude, policy, and health behaviors relate to quality of life and health and well-being for people with female bodies and those who identify as women. Through contemplative practices as well as projects, students will demonstrate increased self-awareness and knowledge related to personal health and wellness and will apply the knowledge and skills learned to make informed decisions about individual health and the health of women as a community. Students will evaluate how physical and social environments and public policies influence both personal and public health through the study of the socio-ecological model of health, social determinants of health, and behavior change theory. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the reproductive cycle, gender and sexuality, positive coping strategies, emotional intelligence, nutrition, body image, health equity, politics of women’s health, and complementary and alternative modalities for women’s health. Every year.
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HWP 265 - Holistic Approaches to Health (3)
Serves as an introduction and overview to holistic and integrative approaches to healing and wellness traditions. Students explore a variety of approaches to wellness and healing such as herbal medicine, massage, Reiki, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and others. Emphasis is on viewing health through a variety of cultural perspectives and traditions and exploring the evidence base for efficacy of these healing modalities. See department chair.
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HWP 294 - Human Physiology (4)
An introductory study of human physiology. Topics include an introduction to cells, tissues, systems organization, osteology, circulatory system, body defense systems, muscular system, renal system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system and endocrine system. Laboratory involves experimentation and demonstration of physiological principles. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 295 - Functional Anatomy (4)
The study of the structure and function of the human body and human muscular system as related to sports and fitness activities. Anatomical, kinesiologic, biomechanical and physiologic principles related to sport and fitness activity will be examined. The laboratory portion of the course emphasizes practical applications. Prerequisite: HWP 294. Spring.
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HWP 310 - Community Health Promotion: Theory and Practice (4)
Essential strategies for determining prevention-related needs for specific populations, designing culturally and educationally appropriate interventions/services, and implementing and evaluating health promotion/disease prevention programs. Emphasis is placed on understanding social determinants of health and their relationship to health disparities, utilizing health behavior change theories, and program models to develop interventions. Health promotion in various settings is explored and oral communication skills are practiced in this course. A grade of C or better is required to graduate. Prerequisites: HWP 190 and junior standing. Fall.
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HWP 315 - Stress Management and Biofeedback (3)
Covers the physiological and psychological reactions that make up the response to acute, chronic, and traumatic stress, detailing the physiological processes that underlie such reactions. Students will also explore the health consequences of acute and chronic stress and individual, interpersonal, and societal sources of stress as well as established and emerging methods of stress reduction discussed in the literature. This course also provides an introduction to the basics and goals of biofeedback and neurofeedback including history, intervention techniques, and analysis of principles and applications. This is not a certification course. Prerequisites: HWP 294 or BIOL 338, or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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HWP 316 - Maternal and Infant Health (3)
Addresses the importance of pre-, peri- and post-natal health on fetal development and maternal health. The course includes the biological aspects of maternal and infant health in addition to the social, cultural, historical, emotional, and ethical aspects of maternal and infant health, up to the age of one year. Prerequisite: HWP 225. See department chair.
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HWP 317 - Child and Adolescent Health (3)
An overview of child and adolescent health issues, programs, and trends. The course addresses the development of the individual through childhood and adolescence while focusing on health issues. At the completion of this class, students will demonstrate the role of behavioral, physical, cultural, social, emotional, and psychological factors in determining methods for disease prevention and health promotion among children and adolescents. Prerequisite: HWP 225. See department chair.
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HWP 323 - Workplace Wellness (3)
An introduction to the principles and practices in workplace wellness. Emphasis is placed on understanding and development of a comprehensive framework for improving employee health and productivity. Students explore the evidence base for ensuring program efficacy and maximizing return on investment. Case studies provide opportunities to understand the range of effective programs and value of needs assessment, support of top management, employee education and behavioral health support, change in organizational culture, and ongoing evaluation and program improvement. Prerequisite: HWP 190. See department chair.
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HWP 333 - Food Politics and Nutrition Policy (3)
An exploration of how corporate, government, and consumer interests affect nutrition and health policy, and how individuals and non-profits influence nutrition and health policy to promote consumer health. The course addresses how nutrition and health policies were developed in the United States and how these policies are modified as a result of health advocacy. The course also addresses the interrelationships between food production and manufacturing practices, human health and environmental health. See department chair.
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HWP 335 - Health Communication (3)
Examines methods for communicating health messages. Communication theory, sociocultural issues, and communication contexts are examined while developing communication skills and strategies. Topics include interpersonal communication skills, health education and materials development, communication with health policy makers, media advocacy, and social marketing. Emphasis on written communication to promote health. Prerequisite: HWP 310. Spring.
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HWP 345 - Research Methods (3)
Students evaluate clinical studies, identify weaknesses in study design, interpret statistics, and apply evidence from clinical research to areas of interest. Topics include reliability, validity, statistical significance, research design, and program assessment. The student will sharpen analytical skills and learn to evaluate studies using a variety of discipline-specific methods. Prerequisite: STAT 185. See department chair.
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HWP 350 - Service Learning in Health Promotion (3)
A structured learning experience that combines community service with preparation and reflection. Students apply the course material in health promotion and diversity to meet the actual health needs of children, teens and seniors from various backgrounds in our community. Experiences include regular university classroom sessions, attendance at cultural events, on-site work in local organizations and project team meetings. Prerequisite: Junior standing. See department chair.
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HWP 355 - Exercise Prescription, Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment (4)
Prepares the student to recognize and implement appropriate strategies to enhance fitness and exercise performance based on sound physiological principles. Topics include strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning as well as body composition and nutrition for fitness. The course will cover principles of exercise program design, fitness and lifestyle assessment techniques. Students will have the option to sit for the ACSM Personal Training Certification exam at the end of the course. Prerequisite: HWP 223. See department chair.
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HWP 356 - Health and Wellness Coaching Techniques (3)
An introduction to the principles, methods and techniques of wellness coaching (health coaching). Health behavior change theories and strategies are explored. Students will develop skills in interpersonal communication, positivity, coaching relationships, well-being assessment, and goal setting. Prerequisite: HWP 224. See department chair.
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HWP 360 - Aging, Health and Active Living (4)
Explores the benefits and risks of physical activity in later years, and the challenges and incentives to health promotion through active living. Emphasis is on understanding the physiological and psychosocial changes of older adults, and developing skills in designing and implementing health promotion strategies to address specific needs. Students will work with older adults in the intergenerational learning experience program, Wellness Activities for Seniors in Asheville (WASA). See department chair.
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HWP 365 - Addiction, Drugs, and Health (3)
Addresses fundamentals of the nature, scope, and complexity of addiction to alcohol, tobacco, medicines, and other chemicals. This course examines other addictive behaviors, current approaches to treatment, and prevention of addiction. It explores models of addiction, society’s attitudes, and services for persons and families. Basic pharmacology of commonly used drugs of abuse, medications for chronic conditions and illnesses, herbal preparations and drug interactions will also be discussed. See department chair.
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HWP 380 - Internship in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students are placed in a supervised health and wellness promotion setting that relates to their career goals and learning objectives. Requirements typically include readings, planning for and completion of a major project, weekly seminars and a final presentation. Prerequisites: junior standing, completion of 12 or more hours in HWP and permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 381 - Body Fat and Body Image (3)
Examines weight and body fat from multiple angles including physiological, environmental, and psychological ones. During this course, students will grapple with the continual juxtaposition of combating the health consequences of body fat/obesity and promoting positive body image. Current trends in body image discourse and strategies to facilitate positive body image are also examined and discussed. See department chair.
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HWP 420 - Exercise Physiology (4)
Study of the physiological reactions to exercise. Topics include muscle ultrastructure, neuro-endocrinology, and bioenergetics of movement as it pertains to various physical activities. Additionally, physiological adjustments as the result of cardiovascular and strength and power training at the acute and chronic levels will be discussed. Students will become familiar with safe and effective exercise modalities for a variety of healthy and at-risk populations. The laboratory section of the course introduces human performance evaluation and tracking. Its focus will be maximal exercise testing, assessments for anaerobic power, aerobic capacity, hydration status, and body composition. Emphasis will be placed on data collection, analysis, interpretation, and resultant program design. Prerequisites: BIOL 338 or HWP 294; BIOL 223 or HWP 295. See department chair.
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HWP 455 - Pathophysiology of Chronic Conditions and Illnesses (4)
The study of chronic conditions and illnesses that could be improved or prevented through appropriate lifestyle choices. Topics include cardiovascular disease, the metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer, respiratory illnesses, obesity, osteoporosis, depression, stress and anxiety. Emphasis is placed on theories of etiology, current assessment, evidence-based treatment protocols, and health prevention initiatives. This course includes evaluation of research and efficacy of treatment strategies. Prerequisites: HWP 294 or BIOL 338; STAT 185. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 459 - Senior Seminar in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students will explore contemporary health issues. The course includes four components: (1) completion of a research project, leadership project or program project in health and wellness promotion; (2) an oral presentation of research findings (in the writing and delivery of their research, students are expected to demonstrate content and critical thought mastery); (3) career and/or graduate study plan; (4) evidence of growth in personal health and wellness during their course of study and the completion of a lifestyle plan. This senior capstone experience serves as the demonstration of competency in the major. A grade of C or better is required to graduate. Prerequisites: HWP 310. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 480 - Advanced Internship in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students are placed in an organization and provided with professional supervision for advanced skill development. Requirements may include a bi-weekly journal; a major project that includes research and project management and demonstrates leadership skills; a culminating report; and a final presentation. Students who qualify for this advanced internship placement do so on the basis of academic standing, career choice, and personal interview. Prerequisites: HWP 380 and permission of instructor. See department chair.
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HWP 499 - Undergraduate Research in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Health and Wellness Promotion - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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HWP 171-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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HWP 271-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 371-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 471-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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History Category I: Courses Required of All History Majors |
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HIST 101 - The United States to 1865 (2)
A thematic approach to U.S. History with broad regional and chronological coverage to 1865. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented with case studies. Students are advised to take both HIST 101 and 102 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 102 - The United States Since 1865 (2)
A thematic approach to U.S. History with broad regional and chronological coverage from 1865. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented with case studies. Students are advised to take both HIST 101 and 102 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 151 - World History to 1500 (2)
A thematic approach to World History with broad geographical and chronological coverage to 1500. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Students will study the origins of civilizations, the creation of empires, and the rise of nation-states. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented by case studies from specific regions. Students are advised to take both HIST 151 and 152 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 152 - World History Since 1500 (2)
A thematic approach to World History with broad geographical and chronological coverage since 1500. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Students will study the origins of civilizations, the creation of empires, and the rise of nation-states. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented by case studies from specific regions. Students are advised to take both HIST 151 and 152 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 250 - The Historian’s Craft (4)
A study in the practice and writing of history, its evolving methods, theories, and content, with attention to both academic and public history. The course is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the study of historiography, of the latest methods of conducting research in primary and secondary sources, and involves intensive instruction and practice in writing. Because this course is designed to prepare students for research and writing in the history major, it should be taken before the student takes upper-division history courses. This course in intended for History majors and minors. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 451 - Capstone Seminar Preparation (2)
Preliminary research for the Capstone Seminar. Taken in the semester prior to taking HIST 452, students will investigate possible topics for the capstone, conduct research into the historiography of the chosen topic, complete a historiographical essay, and begin their primary source research for their capstone project. Prerequisite: HIST 250 and 16 additional hours in History, to include 8 hours of 300-level HIST. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 452 - Capstone Seminar (2)
A research seminar in which a student completes a supervised investigation of a selected subject begun in HIST 451. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisites: HIST 250, 451. Fall.
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History Category II. American History |
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HIST 301 - Women in United States History: 1865 to the Present (4)
Students examine the diverse and intersecting experiences of women in the United States following the Civil War. The course explores the ways that industrialization, consumer culture, the expansion and transformation of rights and politics, and changing notions of sexuality affected women’s lives and how they in turn shaped these historical forces. Special attention is paid to the ways that race, class, and sexuality shaped the social construction of womanhood in the years following Emancipation. Attention will be paid to diverse sources and students will have the opportunity to engage in secondary and primary historical research. See department chair.
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HIST 302 - African American History: 1865 to the Present (4)
Analyzes the historical experiences of African Americans in the United States since Emancipation. In this course students will examine the following topics central to the formation of African American identity: Reconstruction and the formation of postemancipation societies, the origins of legal segregation and the politics of white supremacy, migration from the South, political activism and intellectual production, African Americans and the labor movement, African American cultural production, the long civil rights movement, and contemporary issues. Attention will be paid to the ways that class, gender, and sexuality shape notions of African American identity. Students will engage with a diverse range of sources and have the opportunity to conduct research in primary and secondary sources. See department chair.
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HIST 303 - First Frontiers: Colonial North America (4)
Examines early North America from before European/American Indian contact to 1763. The course pays particular attention to the development of the North American colonies within the larger Atlantic World. We will examine the interactions among indigenous, European, and African peoples and cultures, as well as the competition for empire among English/British, Dutch, Spanish, and French nations and the rise of the British to a position of dominance in North America, and the internal development of American colonial society. See department chair.
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HIST 304 - Jefferson’s America (4)
Beginning at the start of the American Revolution and ending in 1840, this course focuses on the American struggle for economic and political independence, the evolution of the American system of government, the role of the U.S. in other 18th- and 19th-century independence movements, and ideas about race, empire, and citizenship within the political, social, and cultural contexts of the United States’ development. The course will be framed by, but not exclusively devoted to, Thomas Jefferson’s visions regarding liberty, manhood, race, foreign relations, and the American character. See department chair.
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HIST 305 - Civil War and Reconstruction (4)
Explores the factors leading to secession and the Civil War. It examines the causes, course, and social, political, and economic consequences of the war. The course also examines the post-Civil War period of Reconstruction, exploring the political and economic factors that shape that period. These include an examination of the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant and the making of the New South. The course also examines the multiple meanings that this transforming event has engendered among different groups and different regions of the United States. See department chair.
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HIST 306 - Southern Women’s History (4)
Students will examine some of the major themes in southern women’s history. We will study the ways that class position, the dominant racial hierarchy and ideas about gender and sexuality shaped the lives of women in the southern United States. Students will also study the ways that southern women crafted strategies of resistance, forged new identities for themselves, engaged with economic and political systems, and projected their goals and interests into the southern public sphere. We will pay close attention to intersectionality in our study of southern women and womanhood and identify the diverse ways that women negotiated with power. Students will engage with a wide range of sources and have the opportunity to conduct research in primary and secondary sources. See department chair.
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HIST 307 - Women in the Modern Civil Rights Movement (4)
Students will study the Black Freedom Struggle in the United States from the perspective of the women who lead and joined the movement. Students will examine new notions of leadership and politics and new perspectives on organizing strategies. We will study the significance of gender differences as well as the significance of sexuality and class differences within the movement. Student will also examine relations among diverse groups of women in the movement in order to understand the impact of inter-racialism within the black freedom struggle. Students will engage with a wide range of sources and have the opportunity to conduct research in primary and secondary sources. See department chair.
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HIST 312 - U.S. Constitution in Context (4)
In a secret meeting more than 200 years ago, a small group of political leaders drafted a document that remains to this day the foundation of American government. In 1787, the U.S. Constitution explicitly permitted slavery, and it countenanced the disenfranchisement of all women and of men without property. Today, with its 27 amendments, it stands as the embodiment of American ideals and the most important unifying element in a nation that is increasingly diverse and at times deeply divided. This course will examine the text and interpretation of this remarkable document and the forces that have influenced its development and interpretation over the past two hundred years of our nation’s history. Fall.
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HIST 315 - North Carolina History (4)
An evaluation of North Carolina’s contributions to the nation and the South through the state’s development from its colonial origins to the 21st century. The course offers a particular emphasis on the diverse peoples who have contributed to NC history, the state’s origins as “poor, but proud,” and the interplay of conservative and progressive forces in the state’s political and cultural history. Every year.
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HIST 318 - The Modern South (4)
A history of the South from 1865 to the present, showing political, cultural, economic and social changes since the end of the Civil War. Emphasis on the region’s distinctive sense of otherness, its music, literature, cultural traditions and the impact of “modernity” upon the South’s traditions and rituals. This course particularly deals with the challenges of historical memory and the historical importance and variety of perspectives of a “perceived South” from the idyllic region of “moonlight and magnolias” to the nightmare home of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit.” See department chair.
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HIST 319 - Southern Appalachian History and Culture (4)
An multidisciplinary introduction to the events, people, movements, and themes of Appalachian history from earliest human habitation to the present day with a particular emphasis on understanding of the roots of Appalachian identity, and how the unique environment of the Southern Appalachian mountains shaped that identity. This course looks at the region’s unique material culture, religion, music, dance, arts & crafts, oral traditions, and literature, how they developed and how they have evolved to the present day. Spring.
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History Category III. European History |
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HIST 349 - The Age of Enlightenment (4)
An investigation of one of the most significant periods in world history, this course considers the cultural, political and intellectual innovations of the 17th and 18th centuries. Focusing principally on Western Europe, the course also places the Enlightenment in comparative context looking at various enlightenments in Asia and North and South America. See department chair.
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HIST 357 - Gender and Imperialism (4)
In this survey of European hegemony (1765-1965), students will explore the ways in which imperial relations constructed modern race and gender identities in the sphere of intimate life. This seminar will revolve around readings of primary sources including letters, memoirs, pamphlets, fiction, and artistic production. See department chair.
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HIST 359 - From Kaiser to Kanzlerin: Creating German Unity from 1848-Present (4)
A study of Germany’s unification and subsequent attempts at creating unity under various regimes throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The course will study the political ideologies of liberalism, nationalism, imperialism, fascism, socialism, and democracy as well as their social and cultural expressions. Emphasis is placed on Germany’s place in the world. Every other year.
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HIST 362 - The French Revolution (4)
An in-depth study of the French Revolution (1788–1815), this course explores competing historical interpretations of this singularly significant event. It looks backwards to the origins of the Revolution in the Enlightenment and forwards to its influence in later Revolutions across the globe. See department chair.
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HIST 364 - Europe: 1848–1918 (4)
In 1800, about 35% of the world was controlled by European powers; by 1914, Europe controlled 85%. This course tells that story and its implications for nearly everyone on the planet. Beginning with the widespread revolutions of 1848 and ending with WWI, this 70 year period in European history introduced ideologies and technologies which changed the world. The spread of socialism and communism, the development of feminism and trade unionism, and the emergence of global capitalism transformed people’s lives everywhere. See department chair.
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HIST 369 - Europe, 1900-1950 (4)
A political, social, and cultural study of Europe from the turn of the century through the end of the Second World War. Topics include modernism, the First and Second World Wars, the collapse of overseas empires, Fascism, Socialism, and the Holocaust. Emphasis is placed in Europe’s connection to the globe. Every other year.
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History Category IV. World History |
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HIST 331 - Race, Nations and Genocide (4)
A reading seminar that will examine the definitions of crimes against humanity, genocide, and human rights as well as the historical development and contested nature of the categories ethnicity, nationality, and race. Focused on population politics as a global phenomenon, case studies will include the indigenous populations of Africa, Australia, and North America as well as the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Rwanda, former Yugoslavia, and Darfur among others. Every other year.
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HIST 332 - Pre-Columbian American History (4)
A thematic and chronological approach to the study of the section of the Americas that would, beginning in 1492, be colonized by Spain and Portugal. It emphasizes the three great pre-invasion civilizations of the Maya, the Aztec, and the Empire of the Inca but also explores other contemporary polities in the region. Historical archaeology as well as readings of primary texts in many forms from this time will be utilized to bring these civilizations into modern focus. See department chair.
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HIST 333 - Colonial Latin American History (4)
A thematic approach to the study of the colonial period in the American Spanish and Portuguese colonies. Social, political, economic, and environmental history is emphasized in this course. Translated primary sources are a fundamental element while secondary literature is employed to bring historical context. Case studies of the lives of individuals from all walks of life are employed to increase student understanding of the region’s cultural diversity. See department chair.
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HIST 334 - Modern Latin American History (4)
A thematic approach to the study of Latin American independence and the modern period. The social, political, economic, and environmental history of these former Spanish and Portuguese colonies is emphasized. Primary and secondary literature (translated) are employed to explore the daily lives of the inhabitants of the region in order to raise student awareness of the region’s wide variety of cultures. See department chair.
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HIST 339 - Readings in African History (4)
An introduction to African history from 1800 to the present. Organized thematically around politics, economics, the environment, and culture, this course will explore an African experience of European colonization and colonial rule, the process of decolonization, and Africa in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Every other year.
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HIST 380 - Imperial China (4)
A history of traditional China from Neolithic times to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). This overview of the first two millennia of Chinese civilization covers not just politics but also cultural, social, and economic history. See department chair.
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HIST 381 - Modern China (3)
An investigation of Chinese history from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) to the present, including the demise of the imperial system, the Nationalist period, Communist China and post-Mao reforms. The course will also address China’s increasing role in the global economy. See department chair.
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HIST 382 - Many Nations: American Indian History, Precontact to 1840 (4)
Examines the experience of North American Indians from their earliest origins to the creation of Indian Territory and removal of First Peoples in the 1830s and 1840s. The course focuses on the ways in which American Indians constructed their societies before European contact; regional and cultural diversity among the First Peoples; how Native Americans received the European newcomers during the era of exploration; how they negotiated the power dynamics between their own cultures and those of the Europeans; and how they maintained or modified their cultural identities as a result of their interactions with whites. See department chair.
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HIST 383 - Women in China (4)
An introduction to gender, family and social organization in Chinese history. The reading of autobiographies and memoirs will be combined with historical analyses that provide context for women’s experiences. Particular attention is given to women in the Qing Dynasty and the 20th and 21st centuries. See department chair.
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HIST 384 - History of Japan (4)
A survey of Japanese history from legendary times to the present. In addition to political and institutional history, it examines the complex cultural responses toward foreigners and militarism. Particular attention is given to Japan’s astonishing modernization during the Meiji period and its development as a democratic economic superpower after World War II. See department chair.
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HIST 388 - Introduction to Islam (RELS 388) (4)
Explores Islam as a faith and way of life. In addition to studying the Quran and Prophetic traditions, the course will closely examine the dynamics of Islamic law and its role in everyday life. In addition, the course will deal with Muslim ritual and devotional practices, Sufism, and reformist and Islamist movements in the twentieth century. See department chair.
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HIST 389 - The Modern Middle East (4)
Examines the political, social and economic history of the Middle East from the 18th to the 21st century. The course will focus on the decline of the Ottoman Empire, European colonialism, the rise of Arab Nationalism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, authoritarian regimes, political Islam, and the Arab Spring. See department chair.
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HIST 391 - The History of the Atlantic World, 1492-1820 (4)
Examines the Atlantic world through the experiences of the men and women who inhabited it through the independence movements and revolutions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Explores specific topics that illustrate how the cultures of the Atlantic World were created by the peoples of Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas, through scholarly works and primary sources such as letters, memoirs, travel accounts, fiction, music, and visual art. See department chair.
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HIST 393 - The Medieval Middle East (4)
Explores the early history of the Middle East from the 5th to the 10th century. It covers the major political, religious, and social developments from pre-Islamic Arabia, the rise of Islam, the Rightly-Guided caliphate, Umayyads, and Abbasid caliphates. In addition to studying the socio-political history of the region, students will read primary sources in translation. See department chair.
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HIST 394 - Food in the Muslim World (4)
Explores Islam and the Muslim world from the angle of food culture. Food will provide an interdisciplinary approach to the Islamic religious traditions and the Muslim cultures from the rise of Islam to the present, and from North Africa to South Asia. We will be covering the scriptural traditions, legal systems, ethical values, literary output and cultural exchange within and without the varied Muslim communities. A hands-on experience is necessary to grasp the material so a kitchen lab will form an integral part of the curriculum. See department chair.
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HIST 395 - History Internship (1-4)
A scheduled internship with an archival, museum, company, or historic or government agency, to be taken on an individual basis by majors with at least 21 hours of history. Students will spend at least 35 hours per credit hour at the internship site. Permission of department chair and a supervising faculty member is required.
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HIST 396 - Out of the Archives: Adventures in Digital History (4)
Hands-on, project-based course examining the influence of emerging digital media on the research, writing, teaching, and presentation of history. We will examine the key issues, opportunities, and potential drawbacks of using the internet and digital tools to produce outward-facing history projects through reading and discussing current scholarship on the topic. The course also offers the opportunity to experiment with a variety of digital tools and resources. Teams of students will conduct archival research and then build an exhibit based on that research using website creation tools and other digital technology. The result will be outward-facing projects that make pieces of our local history visible on the internet. Odd years Spring.
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HIST 398 - Hands-On History (4)
Provides students with basic training in the work of the public historian. Includes work with collecting oral histories, archival training, and working with and evaluating material culture. Each student will participate in a team digital project and complete an 80-hour mini-internship with an archive, museum, historic site, corporate archive, or governmental agency. Even years Spring.
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HIST 499 - Undergraduate Research in History (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See department chair.
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History - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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HIST 171-4 - Special Topics in History (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. These courses may be distributed into categories II through IV as determined by department chair.
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HIST 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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HIST 271-4 - Special Topics in History (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. These courses may be distributed into categories II through IV as determined by department chair.
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HIST 371-4 - Special Topics in History (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. These courses may be distributed into categories II through IV as determined by department chair.
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HIST 471-4 - Special Topics in History (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. These courses may be distributed into categories II through IV above as determined by department chair.
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Honors |
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HON 499 - Undergraduate Research in Honors (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Can be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Honors - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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HON 171-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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HON 181-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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HON 271-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 281-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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HON 371-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 381-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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HON 471-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 481-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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Humanities |
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HUM 124 - The Ancient World (4)
Introduction to the Humanities sequence. Human history and cultural developments from the ancient civilizations of Africa and Asia to the disintegration of the Western Roman Empire, emphasizing both continuities and discontinuities across a wide range of ancient peoples, the intellectual and artistic heritage of the ancient world and the origins of major religions including Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity. Pre- or corequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
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HUM 214 - The Medieval and Renaissance World (4)
A study of world civilization from the 4th to the 17th centuries emphasizing European developments, but also attending to parallel developments in African, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Latin American cultures. Areas of study include philosophy, religion, history, art, literature, music and political systems. Prerequisite: HUM 124. Fall and Spring.
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