Spring 2023 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 Spring 2023. Click on the "course preview" links to find full descriptions of class contents and teaching approach
Browse through available courses for the Spring 2023 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 Nicole Evans leading the charge.
Nicole Evans (she/her) is an academic advisor that comes from a queer, first-generational background who works in advising because she loves mentoring students and wants to create a safe space for everyone she meets. Whether it’s help understanding your degree requirements, wanting to add a minor, discuss campus resources or map out a plan for graduation, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Browse through available courses for the Spring 2023 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 Nicole Evans leading the charge.
Nicole Evans (she/her) is an academic advisor that comes from a queer, first-generational background who works in advising because she loves mentoring students and wants to create a safe space for everyone she meets. Whether it’s help understanding your degree requirements, wanting to add a minor, discuss campus resources or map out a plan for graduation, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Featured Courses
Black and Indigenous Voices:
HIST 316
Ministers and Magicians: Black Religion from Slavery to the Present
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 348
History of the Peoples of Kansas
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I/II
HIST 353
Indigenous Peoples of North America
Instructor: Kent Blansett
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Kent Blansett
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat II
HIST 598
Sexuality and Gender in African History
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2: HIST Cat II
The Challenge of Modernity:
HIST 337
History, Ethics, and Modernity
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online
KU Core Goal 5.1:HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online
KU Core Goal 5.1:HIST Cat I/II
HIST 363
Perspectives on Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Instructor: Sean Seyer
Online
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Sean Seyer
Online
HIST Cat I
HIST 397
From Mao to Now: China's Red Revolution
Instructor: Megan Greene
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 4.2:HIST Cat II
Instructor: Megan Greene
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 4.2:HIST Cat II
HIST 568
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
Instructor: Adam Roger
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Adam Roger
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat I/II
New Offerings, Old Favorites:
HIST 389
United States in the 1960s
Instructor: David Farber
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: David Farber
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 395
History of Sushi
Instructor: Eric C. Rath
Online
KU Core Goal 1.1, 4.2: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Eric C. Rath
Online
KU Core Goal 1.1, 4.2: HIST Cat II
HIST 410
The American Revolution
Instructor: Justin Roberts
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat I
Instructor: Justin Roberts
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat I
HIST 501
Immigrant Stories
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Full List of Spring Courses
History Courses: 104 - 129
HIST 104
Into to African History
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H: HIST Cat II
HIST 108
Medieval History
Instructor: Benjamin Guyer
Online, Second Half
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Benjamin Guyer
Online, Second Half
HIST Cat I
HIST 128
History of US Through the Civil War
Instructor: Michael Hill
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3H: HIST Cat I
Instructor: Michael Hill
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3H: HIST Cat I
HIST 129
History of US After the Civil War
Instructor: David Farber
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3H: HIST Cat I
Instructor: David Farber
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3H: HIST Cat I
History Courses: 150 - 316
HIST 150
Intro to Food History: Around the World 8 Dishes
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online Course
HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online Course
HIST Cat I/II
HIST 160
Intro to West African History
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2, 3H: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2, 3H: HIST Cat II
HIST 308
Key Themes in Modern Global History
Instructor: Jennifer Tope
In-Person
HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Jennifer Tope
In-Person
HIST Cat I/II
HIST 316
Ministers and Magicians: Black Religion from Slavery to the Present
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I
History Courses: 337 - 353
HIST 337
History, Ethics, and Modernity
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online, Second Half
KU Core Goal 5.1:HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online, Second Half
KU Core Goal 5.1:HIST Cat I/II
HIST 348
History of the Peoples of Kansas
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I & II
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I & II
HIST 350
The Korean War, 1950-1953
Instructor: Adrian Lewis
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Adrian Lewis
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 353
Indigenous Peoples of North America
Instructor: Kent Blansett
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Kent Blansett
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat II
History Courses: 356 - 389
HIST 356
At the Movies: US History on the Silver Screen
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3H: HIST Cat I
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3H: HIST Cat I
HIST 363
Perspectives on Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Instructor: Sean Seyer
Online
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Sean Seyer
Online
HIST Cat I
HIST 389
United States in the 1960s
Instructor: David Farber
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: David Farber
In-Person
HIST Cat I
History Courses: 389 - 399
HIST 389
Muskets to Missiles: A History of US Military Action
Instructor: Titus Firmin
In-Person
HIST Cat: I
Instructor: Titus Firmin
In-Person
HIST Cat: I
HIST 395
The History of Sushi
Instructor: Eric C. Rath
Online
KU Core Goal 1.1, 4.2: HIST Cat II
Instructor: Eric C. Rath
Online
KU Core Goal 1.1, 4.2: HIST Cat II
HIST 397
From Mao to Now: China's Red Revolution
Instructor: Megan Greene
In-Person
Core Goal 1.1, 4.2:HIST Cat II
Instructor: Megan Greene
In-Person
Core Goal 1.1, 4.2:HIST Cat II
HIST 410
The American Revolution
Instructor: Justin Roberts
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat I
Instructor: Justin Roberts
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.1: HIST Cat I
History Courses: 475 - 501
HIST 475
Professional Skills in History
Instructor: Sam Rogers
Online
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Sam Rogers
Online
HIST Cat I
HIST 501
Immigrant Stories
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 501
Digital/Public History
Instructor: David Trowbridge
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: David Trowbridge
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 568
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
Instructor: Adam Roger
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Adam Roger
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat I/II
History Courses: 570 - 598
HIST 570
The Middle East After World War II
Instructor: Sara Pekow
Online
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat II
Instructor: Sara Pekow
Online
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat II
HIST 598
Sexuality and Gender in African History
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat II
Instructor: Hannington Ochwada
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2:HIST Cat II