HI 101. History of Civilization 1
This course introduces the nature and study of history, and covers the emergence and development of Eurasian civilization to about 1500 A.D. in the Near East, India, China, Europe, the Western Hemisphere, and Africa. Attention is given to religion in these civilizations and on the rise of the West to a position of world power during the Middle Ages.
Credits: 3
HI 102. History of Civilization 2
This course is concerned with civilizations and their influences on each other in the modern world. It traces the rise of the West to a position of world dominance and its impact on non-Western societies. Emphasis is placed on the major forces that have shaped the contemporary world - industrialization, urbanization, nationalism, militarism, imperialism, democracy, and communism.
Credits: 3
HI 103. History of Western Civilization: Early Civilization to 1453
The course traces development of Western Civilization from its Greek beginnings to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Beginning with the Greek experience, Western Civilization developed in uniquely different ways from the rest of the civilized world. Patterns of Western thought led to the emergence of ideals such as the dignity and rights of man, free expression, social inclusion, and equal opportunity. The influence of Western forms of political and economic organizations on the modern world is examined.
Credits: 3
HI 104. History of Western Civilization: 1453 to Present
This course is a continuation of the history of Western Civilization, beginning with the Renaissance and continuing to the present. It investigates the philosophical, international, political, economic, and social movements that dominated events leading up to the present time. It examines the reasons and motivations behind the events and perspectives of modern Western Civilization.
Credits: 3
HI 111. American History to 1865
This survey course provides an introduction to American history as well as a deeper understanding of how its geography, people, institutions, and culture interact to define the American experience. It begins with Pre-Contact Societies and concludes with the end of the Civil War.
Credits: 3
HI 112. American History 1865-Present
This course continues to survey the development of the American story from an agricultural, frontier society to an urban, industrial nation. Emphasis is placed on the economic revolution of the post-Civil War era, its social, political, and military aspects, and the emergence of America as a world leader. It begins with Reconstruction and concludes with the present.
Credits: 3
HI 113. The United States in Vietnam
This survey course traces the American involvement in Vietnam from the end of World War II through the defeat of the Republic of South Vietnam. It develops an understanding of the events, conditions, and policies that moved the United States from a position of little involvement and interest in 1945 to a national commitment to the survival of an independent South Vietnam.
Credits: 3
HI 115. Humanities and Technology
This interdisciplinary, team-taught course explores the relationship between the humanities and the technologies. It focuses on humanities, technology, and values; technology and the environment; the social impact of technology; and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: Honors student.
Credits: 3
HI 214. New York State History
This course provides a survey of significant political, social, economic trends, and institutions in New York State from early settlement to the present. It gives a geographical and historical understanding of the State as well as how New York became the Empire State, molding its own unique identity while playing a major role in shaping and influencing the nation and the world. Attention to the changing pattern of land holding, the development of a democratic commonwealth, urbanism, immigration, industrialism, political feuds, and political factions are addressed along with local history.
Credits: 3