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University of Colorado at Boulder, Spring 2014 Courses

HIST-4511 (3) Europe in the Dark Ages (400--1000 A.D.) Examines the history of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the turn of the first millennium. Treats social, political, and religious transformations in the barbarian kingdoms, and considers the persistence of Roman institutions and culture and the impact of Christianity in northern Europe. Prereq., HIST 1010, 1030, 2170 or 2543. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only. HIST-4521 (3) Europe in the High Middle Ages (1000--1400 A.D.) Examines the history of Europe from the emergence of feudal institutions to the rise of nation states, with specific attention to social, intellectual and religious change, the role of law and ritual, the crusades and European expansion, and urban growth and identity in the West. Prereq., HIST 1010, 1030, 2170, or 2543. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. HIST-3020 (3) Historical Thinking & Writing Develops the research techniques and habits of mind required to succeed in the History major, honing students' critical, analytical, and synthetic skills while introducing them to History as a discipline and a way of understanding the world. Students practice the kinds of writing required in upper-division History classes. Topics will vary. Prereq., HIST 1080 and ARSC 1080, 1150, WRTG 1100, 1150 or 1250. Restricted to sophomore, junior and seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only. HIST-1800 (3) Introduction to Global History Applies a broad perspective to the global past in order to illuminate how common historical patterns and processes as well as unique elements shaped the human experience. Using a thematic approach, this introductory course highlights crosscultural interactions among societies, and, when relevant, how historical processes that began centuries ago still impact the contemporary world. Topic will vary by semester. Prereq., any other 1000-level HIST course. Restricted to History BA and History additional majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to History (HIST) BA or ADL majors only. HIST-1618 (3) Introduction to Chinese History to 1644 Introduces students to the history of China from Neolithic period to Ming period (1368-1644). Investigates the social patterns, gender relations, economic

structure, intellectual trends, and political developments of China. Pays special attention to China's long-standing interaction with the rest of the world, which played a crucial role in the historical development of Chinese society. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. HIST-1628 (3) Introduction to Modern Chinese History Introduces students to modern Chinese history and culture, from the 17th century to the present. The course considers the pertinent aspects of modern China, focusing on its social patterns, economic structure, intellectual trends, and political developments. Similar to HIST 1608. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1608. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. HIST-1518 (3) Introduction to South Asian History to 1757 Introduces the history of South Asia, providing a general acquaintance with the narratives and interpretations of ancient and medieval history of the Indian subcontinent from the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization in 3500 BCE to the end of the Mughal Empire in 1757 CE. It is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of the region. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1408. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. HIST-1528 (3) Introduction to South Asian History since 1757 Introduces the history of modern South Asia from 1757 to the present. Examines themes such as the nature of British colonial state formation in South Asia, social transformation under British rule, modes of anticolonial resistance movements, particularly Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent civil disobedience movement, Muslim nationalism and the formation of Pakistan, and current political conflicts involving India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Formerly HIST 1408. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. ECON-2010 (4) Principles of Microeconomics Examines basic concepts of microeconomics, or the behavior and the interactions of individuals, firms, and government. Topics include determining economic problems, how consumers and businesses make decisions, how markets work and how they fail, and how government actions affect markets. Credit not granted for this course and ECON 1000 and 1001. Meets MAPS requirements for social sciences: general. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.

CLAS-1061 (3) The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome Presents a survey of the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its fall in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique cultural accomplishments. No Greek or Latin required. Same as HIST 1061. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-1509 (4) Trash and Treasure,Temples and Tombs: Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World Introduces the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, examining various ancient approaches to power, religion, death and the human body. Analyzes art, architecture, and everyday trash to learn about ancient humanity. Same as ARTH 1509. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context or literature and the arts.

CLAS-3039 (3) Greek Art and Archaeology Covers prehistoric Aegean through the fourth century B.C.E., considering architecture, pottery, painting, sculpture, and personal ornament. Societal customs such as use of space and burial patterns are considered as well as art and its uses, to help understand developments in Greek culture. Credit not granted for this course and CLAS/FINE 1009. Same as ARTH 3039. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

ASTR-2010 (3) Modern Cosmology - Origin and Structure of the Universe Introduces modern cosmology to nonscience majors. Covers the Big Bang; the age, size, and structure of the universe; and the origin of the elements and of stars, galaxies, the solar system, and life. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

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