HIST 101: Western Civilization to 1500
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101 or its equivalent. This course covers the main stream of Western civilization from the first millennium B.C. to 1500. The course considers religious, economic, and cultural trends and developments as well as the major political events of the period. The focus of the course is on Europe but the great Middle Eastern civilizations and cultural contributions are considered as they impact Europe and help shape the West. Special attention is given to individuals and their contributions as well as to the rise of nations. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 902

HIST 102: Western Civilization Since 1500
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101 or its equivalent. This course covers the development of the modern West in terms of the great movements of the past five centuries: The Reformation, The Enlightenment, Absolutism and the rise of the nation state, the French Revolution, Industrialization, the emergence of modern political ideology, the World Wars, the Cold War and the roots of the present political situation. The course emphasizes watershed events in the realm of religion, politics, economics, artistic and cultural developments, and war. Special attention is given to the contributions of individuals in shaping the modern world. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 903

HIST 107: Survey of British History I
Survey of British history from the early Britons to 1714. Topics covered include early Britons and Roman invasions, emergence of England, Norman conquest and relation with Europe, conquest of Wales, wars between England and Scotland, the War of the Roses, Henry VIII and English Reformation, 1688 Revolution, Parliament, and rise of the House of Windsor. 3 HRS

HIST 108: Survey of British History II
Survey of British history from 1714 to present. Topics covered include Whigs, Tories, and Walpole as "First Prime Minister," Scotland, Wales and "Celtic Nationalism," the Irish Question, growth of the British Empire in India and North America, American Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Gladstone, Disraeli and Victorian Britain, the rise of the Labour Party, the Irish Revolution, the Common Market, and Britain today. 3 HRS

HIST 135: History of the US to 1865
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101 or its equivalent. This course covers the major political, social, economic and diplomatic trends that have shaped the United States from the early explorations of America to the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 900

HIST 136: History of the US Since 1865
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101 or its equivalent. This course covers the major political, social, economic and diplomatic trends that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 901

HIST 150: Latin American History
The history of Latin America from Pre-Columbian civilizations to the present will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on developing historical and cultural understanding of the nations that emerged in the 19th century and their growth and development to the present. This course utilizes a comparative approach to political, economic and social history. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 910N

HIST 210: African-American History
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. This course examines major political, social and economic events in African-American history. The topics to be included are: the African background; slavery; emancipation; the Civil War and Reconstruction; Blacks in the 20th Century; the Civil Rights movement; and social, cultural and economic aspects of Black history. 3 HRS

HIST 240: History of the American Frontier
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101. Westward movement and the influence of the frontier on American life and institutions are covered. Focus is on the local and Midwestern context. 3 HRS

HIST 259: History of Illinois
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101. This course presents Illinois history from the earliest times to the present. It includes political, economic, social, cultural, educational, and constitutional developments. 3 HRS

HIST 261: Non-Western Civilization I
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101. This course is designed as an introduction to the study of non western civilizations from their earliest origins to the late-fifteenth century. The cultural, political, economic and social roots will be explored. An appreciation of the organizing principles and philosophical and religious tenets of these diverse civilizations will be developed through in depth readings on selected topics in all of the following areas: East Asian, South Asian, Western and Central Asian, African and Native American. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 904N

HIST 262: Non-Western Civilization II
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101. This course is designed as an introduction to the study of non-western civilizations from the late-fifteenth century to the present. The cultural, political, economic and social roots will be explored. An appreciation of the organizing principles and philosophical and religious tenants of these diverse civilizations will be developed through in-depth readings on selected topics in all of the following areas: East Asian, South Asian, Western and Central Asian and African. 3 HRS
IAI GEC Code - S2 905N

HIST 296: Special Topics in History
Prerequisite: As set by faculty. Course will provide an in-depth study of selected topics in history. The content and structure of the course will vary according to the topic and instructor(s). The course may be repeated up to three times with a different topic, for a total of 9 credit hours. Specific topic title will be stated on student’s transcript. 1-3 HRS