During the spring of 2012, the Department of History and Art History offers courses covering the past from all angles.
Whether this history has influenced today’s revolutions in the Middle East or the state of animated media, the department has courses to enhance your knowledge of the subject:
HIST 389-013: History of Animation (Paula Petrik)
Tuesday 1:30-4:15 p.m.
A study of the technology, aesthetics and themes of animation. Students will watch animated films and also create them.
HIST 389-009: Lying About The Past (Mills Kelly)
Monday/Wednesday 12:00-1:15 p.m.
A class on hoaxes in history. In the main assignment, students collaborate to create an actual hoax.
HIST 387-002: Islam in World History (Susan Douglass)
Monday/Wednesday 12:00-1:15 p.m.
The course focuses on the history of the Islamic world since the sixth century. The class satisfies the general education requirement in global understanding.
HIST 387-007: Modern Iraq (Shaul Bakhash)
Tuesday/Thursday 12:00-1:15 p.m.
A class on the history of Iraq in the 20th century, including the reign of Saddam Hussein and the recent American invasion. This class also satisfies the general education requirement in global understanding.