HIST - History

Alfred State courses are grouped into the following sections:

HIST 1113 - History of Western Civilization Since 1648
This course provides an introduction to the political, intellectual, cultural, and economic features of Western civilization from the early modern period to the mid-twentieth century. The topics covered will include the roots of Western Civilization, Enlightenment, French Revolution and Napoleon, Industrial Revolution, Liberalism, Romanticism, Nationalism, Socialism, Imperialism, the First World War, Totalitarianism, World War II, post-War Europe, the rise of Western feminism, post modernism and the current communications revolution, and globalization trends.
HIST 1143 - Survey of American History I
An introductory survey of American History from the early natives and European exploration and settlement through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include Native culture, European heritage, the colonial experience, revolution and new republic, and the impact of nationalism and sectionalism on the new country. Also expansion and compromises, war between the states and the reconstruction.
HIST 2003 - Survey of New York State History
Students will be introduced to the history of New York State, from the pre-colonial Iroquoian hegemony to modern New York. The focus will be on the social, political, cultural, and economic developments and events that made New York the Empire State. Special emphasis will be placed on the individuals who contributed to state growth in these areas.
HIST 2133 - Africa and the West
Introduces students to the relationship between Western countries and Africa, 1500-present. Particular attention will be paid to the political, economic, diplomatic, military and cultural links established between Europe and Africa, including topics such as the slave trade; the imperialist occupation and exploitation of Africa by Europeans; decolonization; and contemporary African social, political, and economic challenges. Students will also be introduced to the research methods and analytical techniques used by historians and social scientists to interpret Africa’s past, present, and future. It is recommended, but not required, that students take HIST 1113 (Western Civilization) before taking this course.
HIST 2153 - Survey of American History II
Introductory survey from the Civil War to the present. Reconstruction and nationalism, the Western migration, the impact of industrialization and urbanization, the rise of organized labor and agriculture, America's cautious emergence as a world power, the extremes of economic prosperity and depression, the hotand cold wars, the age of media and rising expectations, the mass culture, and the mystery of the present are the broad topics covered.
HIST 2900 - Directed Study
This course allows students who have successfully completed a history course to continue study in that subject. A student may contract for one to four credit hours. However, directed study may be contracted by a student only with the approval of the directing instructor and the department chair.

Academics

HIST - History