Fall 2025 Course Guide
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Do you want to know more about a history class than you would learn from the timetable? We've got you covered!
Below, you'll find a list of "featured courses" that are organized by theme. Scroll down to see the full list of courses the department will offer in Fall 2025. Click on the "course preview" links to find full descriptions of class contents and teaching approach.
Browse through available courses for the Fall 2025 semester in the list below.
- 100-200 level courses will give you an overview of a topic or region and teach you how historians work.
- 300-400 level classes explore specific themes and help you develop your skills as a critical thinker, writer, and historian.
- 500-600 level courses specialize in specific topics, help you deepen your understanding, and hone your writing and analytic skills.
Category and Core
Find out which courses qualify for Category I & II (.pdf)
Not sure what fulfills categories I & II? The best way to see what fits into your course schedule and what prepares you for graduation is to meet with your academic advisor.
The KU History Department has Mikhayla Sheeley leading the charge.
To make an appointment with Mikhayla please head to the JAA's drop in page https://advising.ku.edu/drop-in-advising
Browse through available courses for the Fall 2025 semester in the list below.
- 100-200 level courses will give you an overview of a topic or region and teach you how historians work.
- 300-400 level classes explore specific themes and help you develop your skills as a critical thinker, writer, and historian.
- 500-600 level courses specialize in specific topics, help you deepen your understanding, and hone your writing and analytic skills.
Category and Core
Find out which courses qualify for Category I & II (.pdf)
Not sure what fulfills categories I & II? The best way to see what fits into your course schedule and what prepares you for graduation is to meet with your academic advisor.
The KU History Department has Mikhayla Sheeley leading the charge.
To make an appointment with Mikhayla please head to the JAA's drop in page https://advising.ku.edu/drop-in-advising
Course Filter Tool
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Featured Course Menu
Delectable Appetizers:
HIST 104
Introduction to African History
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H| HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H| HIST Cat. II
HIST 114
Renaissance to Revolution: Europe, 1500-1789
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat. I
HIST 118
Premodern East Asia
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 4.2 | Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 4.2 | Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
HIST 138
Fascisms in History: Past, Present...Future?
Instructor: Andrew Denning & Chris Forth
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Andrew Denning & Chris Forth
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
American Fare:
HIST 441
Aviation in American Culture
Instructor: Sean Seyer
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1| HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Sean Seyer
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1| HIST Cat. I
HIST 501
Enslaved Perspectives in US History
Instructor: David Roediger
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: David Roediger
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Global Cuisine:
HIST 300
Modern Africa
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2, 3H | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2, 3H | HIST Cat. II
HIST 325
The Spanish Inquisition
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 4.2 | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 4.2 | HIST Cat. I
HIST 328
The Modern Middle East
Instructor: Marie Grace Brown
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Marie Grace Brown
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
HIST 394
Made in China: Chinese Business History
Instructor: Megan Greene
Online | 2nd Half
Fulfills:
KU Core Goal: 4.2| HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Megan Greene
Online | 2nd Half
Fulfills:
KU Core Goal: 4.2| HIST Cat. II
Full List of Fall Courses
History Courses: 104 - 128
HIST 104
Into to African History
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat II
HIST 114
Renaissance to Revolution: Europe, 1500-1789
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat. I
HIST 118
Premodern East Asia
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 4.2 | Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 4.2 | Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
HIST 128
History of US Through Civil War
Instructor: Drew Isenberg
In-Person
Core 34 Goal AH| KU Core Goal 3H | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Drew Isenberg
In-Person
Core 34 Goal AH| KU Core Goal 3H | HIST Cat. II
History Courses: 129 - 300
HIST 129
History of the United States Through the Civil War
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: AH | KU Core Goal 4.2 | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: AH | KU Core Goal 4.2 | HIST Cat. II
HIST 129
History of US After the Civil War
Instructor: David Farber
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 3H | Core 34 Goal: AH| HIST Cat. I
Instructor: David Farber
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 3H | Core 34 Goal: AH| HIST Cat. I
HIST 138
Fascisms in History: Past, Present...Future?
Instructor: Andrew Denning & Chris Forth
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Andrew Denning & Chris Forth
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 300
Modern Africa
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2, 3H | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2, 3H | HIST Cat. II
History Courses: 308 - 325
HIST 308
Key Themes In Modern Global History
Instructor: GTA
In-Person
HIST Cat. I/II
Instructor: GTA
In-Person
HIST Cat. I/II
HIST 320
From Goddesses to Witches: Women in Premodern Europe
Instructor: Marta Vicente
Online | 1st Half
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Marta Vicente
Online | 1st Half
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 1.1, 3H | HIST Cat. I
HIST 321
From Mystics to Feminists – Women’s History in Europe from 1600 to the Present
Instructor: Marta Vicente
Online | 2nd Half
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 1.1; 3(H); 4.2 | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Marta Vicente
Online | 2nd Half
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 1.1; 3(H); 4.2 | HIST Cat. I
HIST 325
The Spanish Inquisition
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 4.2 | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Luis Corteguera
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | KU Core Goal: 4.2 | HIST Cat. I
History Courses: 328 - 356
HIST 328
The Modern Middle East
Instructor: Marie Grace Brown
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Marie Grace Brown
In-Person
Core 34 Goal: GLBC | HIST Cat. II
HIST 337
History, Ethics, Modernity
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online | 2nd Half
Core 34 Goal: AH | KU Core Goal: 5.1 | HIST Cat. I/II
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online | 2nd Half
Core 34 Goal: AH | KU Core Goal: 5.1 | HIST Cat. I/II
HIST 340
The History of the Second World War
Instructor: Adrian Lewis
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Adrian Lewis
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 356
At the Movies: US History on the Silver Screen
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
KU Core Goal: 3(H) | HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
KU Core Goal: 3(H) | HIST Cat. I
History Courses: 358 - 441
HIST 394
Made in China: Chinese Business History
Instructor: Megan Greene
Online | 2nd Half
Fulfills:
KU Core Goal: 4.2| HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Megan Greene
Online | 2nd Half
Fulfills:
KU Core Goal: 4.2| HIST Cat. II
HIST 399
The Samurai
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | Asynchronous
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | Asynchronous
HIST Cat. I
HIST 441
Aviation in American Culture
Instructor: Sean Seyer
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Sean Seyer
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
History Courses: 475 - 561
HIST 475
Professional Skills in History
Instructor: David Farber
Online | 1st Half
HIST Cat. I/II
Instructor: David Farber
Online | 1st Half
HIST Cat. I/II
HIST 501
Enslaved Perspectives in US History
Instructor: David Roediger
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: David Roediger
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 517
The Seventies: An American History
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 561
Liberation in Southern Africa
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle & Hannah Britton
In-Person
HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle & Hannah Britton
In-Person
HIST Cat. II