• HIST 2460: Traditional Japan

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys Japan's social, intellectual, political, cultural, technological and ethnohistory from earliest historical period to the 1800s. Topics include roles of China and Korea, the samurai warrior tradition, family structure, Buddhism and Shinto. Provides background for other Asia-related courses, and is part of a year-long series; see HIST 2461. Prerequisite: 3 hours of history.
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• HIST 2461: Modern Japan

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys Japan's social, intellectual, political, cultural, economic, technological and ethnohistory from the 1800s through the present. Topics include Japan's industrialization, Asian colonialism, post-WWII and Japan as economic superpower. Provides background for other Asia-related courses and is part of a year-long series; see HIST 2460. Prerequisites: 3 hours in history.
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• HIST 2470: Civilizn of India

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys Indian civilization from earliest times, including cultural aspects.
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• HIST 2500: Wyo Hist/Cult & RR

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students experience and interpret the impact of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad on the history and culture of Wyoming through the lens of three disciplinary perspectives. Students explore how the railroad impacted Wyoming geography, economic development and the people of the state through personal research projects. Cross listed with ECON 2500 and GEOG 2500.
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• HIST 2600: Forgotten Affrica: Intro to Af

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This survey course introduces students to African states and empires, dating from classical to modern times. The course challenges depictions of Africa as timeless and underdeveloped within contemporary narratives by highlighting the continent's vibrant cultures, sophisticated technologies, dynamic and complex political systems and participation in long-distance trade. Cross-listed with ANTH 2600.
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• HIST 2700: Intro to Museology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores the historical, cultural, and contemporary roles of museums and preservation institutions in society. Introduces students to the museum professions, collection and exhibition installation strategies, and ethical problems of governance and collection. Field trips to regional collections are included. Cross listed with AMST/ANTH/ART 2700. Prerequisite: WA or COM1
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• HIST 2705: Museology II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces students to the history of museums, as well as major theoretical, legal and political challenges within museum studies. Students are encouraged to think beyond their specific disciplinary background to gain a greater appreciation for the lessons that can be learned from related disciplines and types of repositories, including larger ethical and cultural concerns that have been raised through the creation of modern museum standards. The combination of readings, discussion, and fieldtrips to a variety of museums/repositories will provide students a solid introduction to these themes. Cross listed between Anthropology, History, American Studies and Art.
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• HIST 2800: Buddhism

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course is a historical and philosophical introduction to Buddhist traditions from their origins in South Asia to their diverse expressions across time and place.
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• HIST 3000: Plains Culture and History

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An ethnohistorical study of those Native peoples inhabiting the plains region of the United States from prehistory to the present. Cross listed with NAIS 3000. Prerequisite: 6 hours of HIST or NAIS.
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• HIST 3020: Historical Methods

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to the concepts, methods, and techniques used by historians. The main emphasis will be on methods of historical research and analysis, demonstrated through writing. Students will write a number of short papers building skills in various areas of research, analysis, and argumentation, and one longer paper reflecting individual research. Total pages for the semester: 30-45. Prerequisites: junior standing, 12 hours in history, WA or COM1.
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