BULLETIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

University Catalog, Part I College of Letters and Science

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES, 1960-62

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Othe1· Semitic Languages 160. E lements of Aramaic. Yr; 2 cr. Reading and grammar I. Biblical Arama· ( Daniel, Ezra). 11. Selections from Talmud and P.lid rash. Arnm<ric text fro1u tl~c Genesis Apocrypho11• e

165. . Ele~nents of Syriac. Yr; 2 cr. Fundamentals of Syriac reading and gnmlnJar· readmgs from the Old a nd New Testaments. During ·tl1e second semester, work.' from the early •Syrian fathers. Prerequisite: Hebrew J b, Arabic lh, or cons<>nt 0 ;

msb·uctor.

170. E lements of Accadian. Yr; 2 cr. Fundamen tals of AccacUan grammar and read­i~Jg; reading from cuneiform texts. Accaclian li terature and its rela tion to Biblical li-terature. Prerequisite : H ebrew lb, Arabic 1b, or consent of instructor. Mr. lviansoor.

Compamtive Semitic Linguistics 201. Seminar in the Comparative Grammar of the Semitic Languages. Yr; 2 or. D~stribution, classification, ~~d description of •the languages of the Semitic group, WI•th reference to the HanutiC g1;oup. Alphabet; semitic vowel system; morphology. Hours arranged to meet sh1dents needs. (Students desi ring to take this course are strongly advised to take Linguistics 120.)

250. Seminar in Biblical Studies. Yr; 2- 3 cr. 1960-61, Dead Sea SeroUs Texts; 1961-62, 'BibUcal Archaeology; Hl62-6~, The ~11akiug of the Bible. Mr. Mansour and staff.

HISPANIC STUDIES

Requirements for the major in Hispanic Studies are listed on page 77.

HISTORY

Professors SACHSE, Chairman, BoRROWMAN CARSTENSEN CURRENT CURTI EAsuM, EDSON, HARRINGTON, HESSELTINE' HILL ]ENS~N JoNEs 'MassE' PETROVICH, PosT, REYNOLDS, SHANNON, WILLI~Ms, W;LLIE; Associat~ Professors BoARDMAN, CAMERON, CURTIN, H AMEROW, LAMPARD, PHELAN; Assistant Professors LITWACK, LovEJOY; Ins-huctors KINDREGAN, METCALF

History, the written memory of mankind, is the story and interpre­tation of man's eJ..1Jeriences and achievements in the development of states and institutions, law and order, economic and social interests reli­gions, learning, literature, and the arts. Itself a product and an ess~ntial part of civilization, history is indispensable to the education of civilized men and women in the ideals and traditions t hat distinguish them from the animals. History is an important a id to the study of related subjects, notably the humanities (languages and litera tures, philosophy, music, and art ) and the socia l shlClies ( law, sociology and anthropology, eco-

History 201

nomics, cultural and historical geograph y, the history of science, poli tical science, international relations, aud psychology) .

The Department of History offers courses for either a generB I knowl­edge of J·he history of civilization or a specia l knowledg<~ or the ltistorv of particlllar topics ami lirnitcd [Wriocls. Students may major in History for historical knowledge, teaching, research , or state service.

Major in History: A minimum of 30 and no more than 40 credits as follows:

1. At least 12 credits of European History, 6 of which must be taken in History 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10. This requirement must include some Ancient or Medieval History. History 5a cotmts as Medieval History. I.L.S. 12 (3 credits) and 22 ( 4 credits) are accepted as equivalen t to History 1 and 2.

2. Six credits in American History. 3. At least 15 credits in advanced history 'Courses (numbered 100-199),

taken in residence at The University of 'Wisconsin. Advanced courses taken under l. and 2. above count toward these 15 credits.

Major in the History of Culture. A shtdent may choose to major in the History of Culture to emphasize the culhtral aspeots of historical devel­opment. He must meet the requirements ouilined above, under 1 and 2, and offer 12 credits in advanced courses in history, chosen so as to cover a logical segment of European or American cultural history. In addition , in consultation with his adviser, he must choose at least 9 credits in advanced coul'Ses in related depar tments in humanities or social studies ( for example, Latin-American his·tory and Spanish litera­ture and ar t; Greek history and ancient philosophy and science; Amer­ican history and law and political theory) . When the student's interest lies in the cultural histmy of a period or country outside the English or United States fields, he must t ake an attainment examina tion or its equivalent in course work in the appropriate foreign language.

M ajor in Hispanic Studies. (See page 77.)

Joint Major in History and History of Science. The join t major demands 18 credits in introductory courses: 6 credits in History 1, 2, 3, 5, or 10; 6 credits in History 4; and 6 credits in History of Science 1. In addi tion, 18 credits are required in advanced ·courses, of which at least 6 must be either in His tory or in History of Science.

H onors and High Honors in History. Shtdents majoring in history vvho have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better, and 24 credits in history, may at the end of their junior year enroll for -honors in history. They are required to register .in sm:rU tutorial sections, numbered L50a and b, carrying 3 credits per semester, which meet in weekly two-hour sessions.

The work will consist of reports on reading, discussions, and brief research papers. I ts purpose is to fill gaps in the student's training in

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history, to make him acquainted with historical literature not touched on in lecture courses, and to bring his study of history into focus. Regular attendance at these conferences is of primary importance, and three absences >vill result in automatic withdrawal from the course.

For honors in history, the student must have had a 3.5 average iu his major, including the tutorial com se, at the end of his senior year. For high honors, the student is required to write a thesis which may be worked in with assignments for tutorial sections or substituted for them. In addition, the recipient of high honors must have an over-all grade­point average of 3.5.

Int1'0ductory Cout·ses

OPEN TO ALL UNDERGRADUATES

F reshmen who take History 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 will earn 3 credits; they may earn a fourth credit with the censent of the instructor. Juniors and seniors will earn 2 credits; a thiru cred it may be mranged with the con­sent of the instructor.

I. Medieval E urope, 410-1500. Sem; 3 cr. General introduction to the history of Europe from the later Roman Empire to the end of the ~ Iiddle Ages. :\ !r. Post, Mr. Re)'nolcls, and stan'.

2. The Making of Modem Europe, 1500- 1815. Sem; 3 cr. Intl'Ocluction to t'he principal developments in the history of Europe from the Rl:'naissaoce to the fall of 1apoleon. ,\Jr. Hi ll, ~~t r. Mosse, and stan·.

3. Ew·ope and the i\loclern World, 1815 to the Present. Scm; 3 cr. General survey of the politicill, economic, socia l, and cultural histor>' of modern vVestern civiliza­tion. ~vfr. Easnm, 1\Jr. Cameron, 1\lr. l\losse, }. fr. Petrovich, and sta ff.

5a-b. E nglish and British History. Yr; 3 cr. Political, constitutional, economic, and social development; relations between England, the other parts of the British Isles, anti the continent of Emope; imperial expansion. Period covers prehi~toric times to the present. Mr. Sachse.

7a-b. lVfodern E uropean History (for Freshman lii:lnors). Yr; 1 credit. Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in H istory 1, 2, 3, 5a-b, lOa~b, IL'S 12, or TIJS 22; certification for enrollment in Fre~hman-Sophomore Honors program. 'Staff.

lOa-b. Ancient H istory. Yr; 3 cr. Survey of the histo1y of civilization from the beginnings in Eg)'pt and Ba bylonia to the )'ear 500, with em phasis on institutional and social development. Mr. Edson.

NOT OPEN TO FRESHMEN

4a-b. American History, 1607 to the Present; the Origin and Gwwth of the United States. Yr; 3 cr. Survey of American social, poli tical, and economic development. Prerequisite: Sophomore stanclb1g. Staff.

History 203

I2a-b. Representative Americans. Yr; 3 cr. A biographical approach to Americau history; evalua tion of contribution~ of leading Americans to the nation':; development. Offered concurrently with H istory .ll2:1-b. Prereq uisite : Sophomore standing. Mr. Hesseltine.

13a-b. American History, 1607 to the Present (for Sophomore Honors). Yr; l credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore :;tandin!{, concurrent enrollment in 4a-b, cerliflcatio11 for enrollment .in F reshman-Sophomore Honor., program. lllr. Kinclrcga11.

19. Military H istory of the U nited States. Sem. 3 cr. The founding and growtJ1 of the militar)' establishment, the exercise of the militar)' art, and military policies treated in co1mectiou with relevant political, social, and economic f<wtors. Prerequi­site: Sophomore standing.

37. Origins and History of World War II. I ; 3 cr. Background and history of World War 1. Problems of peace-making and international organi zation. Hbe of Fascism, National Soeia lisrn, and Japanese imperialism. Breaking the peace. Second \Vorld War. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Ofl'ered t;Oncurrently with H istory 137. Not open to students with credit for History J39b. :vJr. Easum.

40. Histm')1 of Modem Capita lism. I, l'l; 3 cr. Evolution of economic institutions of the \Vestern world from the late llliddle Ages; rival systems in the 20tl1 century. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. JVh. Cameron.

Training Cout"ses and Special Wo·rlc 100. Senior Thesis. Yr; 2-3 cr. An independen t research topic should be selected, if possible, before the close of the junior year. StaH'.

150. Honors Work in History. Yr; 3 cr. per semester. 1\eports on reading, d iscus­sions, and brief research papers. \Viii meel in small weekly two-hour sections. Pre­re<lllisi tes : Senior majors in history, and permission of the advi:;er. Staff.

179. Theories of History. 1; 3 cr. Valious philosophies of histor>' and theories COJl­

ccrning the method, purpose, and mcauing of history. Prerequisi te: J unior standing or consent of instructor. Mr. Hill.

180. Special Work. Advanced undergraduate students may, by consent of the pro­fessor, arrange for special out-of-dass work, for which credit is allowed on the basis of ·1 credit for Ule equivalent of each full week's work to the project.

252. Historical Method. [; 2 cr. Historiograph)', historica l bibliography, sources, aucl criticism. Cracluale students in their first year <Ire expected to take Lhis course. Starr.

280. Specia l Work. Properly qualified graduate ·students Ilia)', hy , agreement witl1 the major professor, undertake special out-of-class work, generally upon research problems, for which credit is allowed on the basis of 1 credit for each week or its equivalent, devoted exclusively to the special project. During the recesses of tbe University this is avai lable only to graduate students who have the master's degree or its equivalent.

T he Teaching of History and the Social Studies. See Eclu.cation 84, School of Educa­tion Bufleti11.

Practice Teaching in Histol')' on tbe College Level. •Sec Education 286, School of Education Bulletin.

Ad vanced Course in the Teaching of History and the Socia l Studies. See .Education 185, School of Education Bulletin ..

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Ancient and Medieval History

126. A History of Rome. Yr; 3 cr. J. The Republic; H. The Empire. A view of Roman history from the beginning of the Roman state to the fall of the Empire in the West. Prerequisi te : Junior standing or consent of instructor. Mr. Edson.

127. A History of Greek Civilization. Yr; 3 cr. I. The Greek City; II. The 1\'lace­donian Monarchy and the Hellenistic Civilization. Greek history from prehistoric Limes to the end of the H ellenistic Age. Prerequisite: Junior standiJ1g or consent of instructor. i\lfr. Edson.

131. Medieval Civilization. Yr; 3 cr. Intellectual history emphasized. I. From St. Augustine to the 12th century; II. From the 12th to the 14th century. Mr. Post.

132. History of !tal)' to the 18th Centmy. Sem; 3 cr. History of the Italian p eople, emphasizing their contributions in the economic, cultural, and political :6elds, from the later Roman Empire to the 18th cen tury. Prerequisite: History 3 or junior stand­ing. ~'lr. Reynolds.

133. Economic Life in Europe. (See Economic and Social History)

134. The Renaissance. IT; 3 cr. Various clements con tributing to the development of E uropean civilization in the 14th and 15th centuries. Prerequisite: Junior stand­ing or consent of instructor. Mr. Post.

J 35. Later Roman and Byzantine Empires. Yr; 3 cr. Accession of Diocletian (284) to capture of Constantinople by the Turks (1453). External rela tions of the Empire, constitutional, ecclesiasti cal, social, economic, and ;ntellcctual history. Prerequisite: llistory 10, 1, or consent of instructor.

136. History of Medieval France. Sem; 3 cr. Rise of the national s tate and its civilizalion under Lhe monarchy, 987-1483. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Mr. Post.

141. English Constitutional History. Yr; 3 cr. Government and law of England from earliest times to the present. Prerequisites: History 5; or History 2 or 3 and junior s tanding. tvlr. Sachse.

154. History of Heligions. (See Economic and Social History)

164. History of Exploration and Geographical Discoveries, 1200-1700. Sem; 3 cr. Literature on medieval and early modern explorations in Asia, Africa, and the New World. Economic and political consequences of the "expansion of Europe." Pre­requisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Mr. Reynolds.

165. History of Commerce. (See Economic and Social History)

168. History of Eastern Asia. (See lvlodcrn History)

174. History of the Indian Wodd. (See J\llodcrn History)

210. Prosemiuar in the Political Instih1tions and Political Thought of the Classical \Vorlcl. Yr; .1 cr. Prereq uisite: Graduate standing. A reading knowledge of French or Gcrma•• is highly dt>simblt>. (Candidatt>s for the doct-orate in ancient history or classics a rc not eli1~ible for this prost>minar. Their a tten tiou is ca ll ed to History 25-l .) i\ lr. Edson.

253. Latiu Paleography, Sem; 2 cr. Elements of paleography, with practical exer­c i~es in reading of manuscripts. Prereqnisitt>: Graduate standing. Mr. Post.

His tory 205

254. Seminar in Ancient History. Yr; 2 cr. Special problems in Creek and Roman history will be studied in alternate years. Prerequisite: C•:aduate standing or con­sent of instructor and reading knowledge of appropriate foreign languages. Mr. Edson.

256. Seminar in Meclieval Histm·)•. Yr; 2 cr. Studies in in tellectual history of the ]3th century. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and reading knowledge of Latin, French, and German. Mr. Post.

257. Seminar il1 Medieval H istory. Yr; 2 cr. Studies in the economic history of the Middle Ages. Prerequisite : Graduate standing and reading knowledge of Latin, French, I ta lian, or German. Mr. Reynolds.

268. Seminar in the History of the Far East. (See Modern History)

274. Seminar in Medieval Eastern Europe. Yr; 2 cr. As the situation requires, attention will center on problems in Byzantine, Crusading, or Medieval Russian history.

ModeTn Hist01·y

130. H istory of Spain and Portugal. Sem; 3 cr. The political, economic, social, and artistic life of tl1e people of Spain and Portugal from pre-Roman times to the present. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

132. History of Italy to the 18th Century. (Sec Ancient and Medieval History)

137. Origins nnd History of World War II. I ; 3 or 4 c r. Background and history of World War l. Problems of peace-making and international organization. Rise of Fascism, National Socialism, and Japanese imperialism. Breaking the peace. ~'oriel War II. Prerequisite: Junior standing or History 2, 3, or 5. Offered concurrently with History 37; not offered simultaneously with or open to students with credit for History 139b. Mr. Easum.

138a. The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815. I; 3 cr. Effect of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic period on the institutions and conditions of Europe. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Mr. Hil l.

138b. History of E urope, 1815-1871. II; 3 cr. Effects of the rise of nationalism, liberalism, and the new economic forces upon Europe and European society. Pre­requisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

139. The Age of Imperialism, 1871- 1918. I; 3 cr. Expansions and rivalries of European nations during this period. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

140a, Economic Development in the 19th Century. (See E conomic and Social History)

140b. 20th Century Economic History. (5-ee Economic and Social History)

142a. The Emergence of Modem Britain: England Under the Tudors and Early Stuarts, 1485-1660. I ; 3 cr. Cultural, economic, political, and social issues and devel­opments; foreign relations; the background of empire. Prerequisite: History 5 or junior standing. ~ l r. Sachse.

142b. The F.mcrgcncc of l'vfodern Britain: England Under the Later Stuarts and Hanoveriaus, 1660- 1815. II; 3 cr. Cultural, ccouomic, poli tical and social issues and developments, foreign relations; the old empire; Anglo-American relations. Prerequi­site: History 5 or junior standing. Mr. Sachse.

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143. The British E1111Jire Since 178 :3. Yr; 3 cr. British ]mpcrial system aud its sue. cessor s lates since tl1 e American Revolution; growth of the dominions, the Com 11101 _

wealth; the depe11dent empire; tl1c liq uidation or empire. PrererJIIi sitl': History .s 1

j11nior stand ing. ~ l r. Curti11. or

144. The Reformation. I[; 3 cr. Conllicl of secular and religious fon~<'S, 1.500- 1600 Prerequisi te: Junior standing or consent of instructor. l\ lr. l\ losse.

145. European Cultural History, 1500-1815. Yr; 3 cr. l. Social conditions and tlH·ir in fl uence on thought and helid; II. Mnin movements in tl10ught and taste in th . 17tlt and 18th c·<•nlurie<. Prerequisite: History 2, 3, or juuior standing. i\ lr. ~ l os, 1•• c

146. Hi.~t?ry of the German People. Yr; 3 cr. I . Survey of medieval German histon '· a sh ttly of the Renaissance, R efo rmation , and Thirty Years' '~'<n ; IL 1648- IBiL' wi th attention to the .rise of P.russia and unification of Germa ny. Pren~c1uisitc: H istor); 2, 3, 5, or l 0 , or JUntor standmg. Mr. Easum.

147. 1\Ic)(lern Britain, 1815 to the Present. Yr; 3 cr . E conomic, social, and political h istory of lhe British Isles. Foreign relations and foreign policy. PrerecJuisile: History 5 or junior standing. l\ lr. l\ lctcalf.

148. Histon' of Southeast Europe. Yr; 3 cr. The Ottoman and Hapsburg Empires rise of the Balka n couutries, internal developments and externa l p ressures, from Lh~ end of the Byzan tine E mpire to the present. Prereq uisite: Junior slamling or consent of instructor. l\ lr. Petrovich.

149. History of Russia. Yr; 3 cr. Oti gin> and evolu tion of the Russian Sta le; politi­cal, economic, a11<l so<.:ia l history; rela tions wi th foreign countries. From the 9th cen­tury lo tl1e present. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. l\ lr. Petro· vich.

15l a, E umpean Cultural History, 1815- 1870. I; 3 cr. Conflicting cultures of the aristocratic reaction, individualist liberalism, and the democratic movement· romanti­ci.;m and scientific materialism. Prerequisite: History .3 or junior standing. l\'lr. ~ l ossc.

151b. E uropean Cultural History Siuce 1870. II; 3 cr. T he li bera l faith in the ascendant and .in retreat; socialism, authoritar ian na tionali, m, and the new liberalism; the uncertain fa ith in science and progress. Prerequisite: Histot·y 3 or junior stand­ing. l\ lr. Masse.

153. Hussian Social and Intellectual History. Sem; 3 cr. A survey of the main cur­rents of Russian though t in the 18th and 19tlt cen turies. P rerequisite: J unior stand­ing. i\ lr. Petrovich.

156. History of Australia and New Zealand. Il; 3 cr. E arl y settlemcnl, growth of self-governme nt, economic and so<.:ial lJolicies and prog ress. Domi nion status; foreign relations. Emphnsis on period since 1891. Pl-erequisite: H istory 5 or jtmior standing.

157. E uropean History from 1500 to 1789. Yr; 3 cr. An analysis of the poli· tical and cconom.ic history, nntl of the l1istory of thought of tlw earl y modern pctiod, p resented in a general survey. Prerequisite : Junior standing or consent of insLTttctor.

159. T he Expansion of E urope. Yr; 3 cr. Expausion of Eu ropea n cu lture into the non-European expansion; seen a nalytica ll y through a series of case studies. Types of E~u~pean expansion; d ynamics of imperialism; fronti er problems; na tive policies; mtsstonary movemen ts; impact on non-Europcnn societies. I. The Pre-Industrial age; I f. Since 1815. Prerequisite : Junior standing or consent of instructor. ~ lr. Curti n.

Hi l . Economic Dcvt:lop111ent and Cultural Chun~e in Europe. (See Economic aut! Social History)

Hislory 207

162. D iplomatic H istory of E urope, 1815-1914. Sem; 3 cr . The reconstruction of Europe; Near Eastern question; dip lomacy of national unification; tl1e Great Po~v.ers and imperialism; rise of alliance systems; coming of World War l. l'rereqlllstte: Junior S tanding. Mr. Hamcrow.

163. D iplomatic I-Ustory of Emope, 1914-1945. Sem; 3 cr. W artime diploma~y; the nnture of tl1e peace; L eague of Na tions; collapse of the Versailles System; nse of the Axis; Grand Coalition of Anti-Fascist States. Prcre4uisite: Ju nior sta nding.

Mr. Hamerow.

164. History of Exploration and Gcogra1>hical Discoveries, 1200-1700. (See An­cient and Medieval History)

[68. H istory of Eastern Asia. Yr; 3 cr. Sutvey of tl1e cultme, ·his tory, and iustitu­tions of Far Enstcrn countries from earl iest times to the present. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consen t of instructor. l\ lr. Board man.

170. Recent Chinese History. I; 3 cr . E xamination of tl1e process of social change and revolu tion in modern China. Pn::requisile: Junior standing or consf'nt of ill­structor. ~ l r. Boardman.

t72. H.ecenl Japanese History. If; 3 cr. F oreig n rela tions and political, social, a11d economic development, 1868-1954. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of i n­sb·udor. ~ [r. Boardman.

17'.1. H istory of India. Yr; 3 cr. H istory of tl1e cullure a nd insti tutions o[ tl1e Indian people from anticJu ity to the present. Special emphasis on tl1e period of British ru le and the rise of nationalism. Prerequisite : Junior standing or consent of inslmclor. l\ lr. 1-. IPtcalf.

175n. History of Modern France: The Old R egime. I ; 3 cr. Evolu lion of F rench insli tutious and civi lization, 1483-1789. "Prereqnisitl': Ju nior standiug or consent of instrudor. iVJr. Hill.

175h. History of Modem France: Since the Revolution. II; 3 cr. D evelopment of French instihttio ns nml civilization, l78H to the present. PrcreC]uisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. l\ I r . H ill.

178. R ecent German Riston'· Yr; 3 cr. l. The H ohcnzollern E mpire : its constitu­l'ioll , history, coloninl enterprises, ami world posi tion; H. 'vVartime and postwar Ger­man)', \Veimnr Republic, and thf' Third Reich. Prereq11isites: History 2 , 3, or 146, and junior stantUng. l\ lr. l;;asum.

182. History of Africa. Yr; 3 cr. African cultures. Tlte impact of Islam and of Europe. The cstahlishmenl and witl1drawal of European control. E mphasis on Aliica sout h of the Sahara s ince the 16tl1 century. Prcrec1uisite: Junior standing or consent of iustructor. i\ lr . Curtin.

183. H istory of Russian Foreign Policy to 1917. Sem; 3 cr. The his tory of the foreigu policy of lhe Russian Empire, with em phasis on the 19th and 20tll centu ries to the establishment of the Communist state. Prcrerjltisitc : Junior standing or eon­sent of instructor. Staff.

184. History of Russian Foreign Policy, 1917-1941. Sem; 3 cr. The history of Soviet foreign policy from the estab lishmen t of lhe Communist state •to rthe en try of the Soviet Union in llH! second World War. Discussion of specific problems such as the relations of the U.S.S.R. with other Slavic peoples, the Straits question, tllC' U.S.S.R. in the Far East, the Communist In ternational, nnd tl1e dip lomatic negotia­tions precPding \•Vorlcl '~ln r II. Prerequisite: Ju nior stancliug or consent of instructor. Staff.

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187. History of Scandinavian Count.-ics. Yr;. 3 cr: Political, economic, and social his tory of the Scandinavian countries from earh t!sl limes to tl1e present. Prcr<'quisite: Histor)' 3 or 2, or juuior standing.

238. Sf'minnr in l\Iod<•nJ F.11 mpPan lli~tl•r~ . Y1 . 2 <'1. Studies ce11lering m Ftancf aud tloe H•·vol 11 tiou. l\ lr. l lill.

240. Seminar in Modern Europenn Economic H istory. (See Economic and Social II is tory)

258. Seminar in the History of the British E mpire. II ; 2 cr. AspC'cts of Blitisl imperial his tory. Prerequisi te: Grad uate s tandi ng. 1\llr. Curtin.

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259. Seminar in 17th Century E ngland. Yr; 2 cr. Economic, in tellectual, political and socia l problems of this period. Preref1uisite: Graduate standing. Mr. Sachse. '

265. Se1~1inar if~ Central ~uropca.n History. Yr; 2 cr. !Vlodern German history and German mternatwnal relations, w1th attention to Genmtny's posi tion as a Central E uropean state. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and reading knowledge of German. Readmg knowledge of F rench is highly desirable. Mr. Easum.

268 .. Seminar .in the History of Eastern Asia. Yr; 2 cr. Prerequisite: Gradua te standmg. Readmg knowledge of French, Chinese, or Japanese is desi rable. lvlr Boardman. · 273. Seminar in 19th Century E urope. Yr; 2 cr. Mr. Hamerow.

275 . . Seminar in Modern Russian and East E u•·opean H istory. Yr; 2 cr. Given in rota tion or as demand a rises. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of in­structor. Mr. Petrovich.

276. Seminar in European Social and Intellectual H istory. Yr; 2 cr. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Mr. Mosse.

278. Se•~•~nar in t11e History of E uropean Expnnsion. I ; 2 cr. Topics in tl1e history of the BntJsh, F rench, 1Dutch, 1Spanish, and Portuguese overseas empires. i'vfr. Curtin.

Ame1·ican Histo1·y

101. H istory of Colonial Society. I; 3 cr. European expansion and colonization in the New World; English colonization; political ideas and institutions· economic foundatio~s; social evolution and conRict. Prerequisite: Junior standing. ~1r. Jensen, Mr. ·Lovejoy.

I 02. The Age of the American Revolution, 1763-1783. II· 3 cr. Struc'ture of Amer­ica~ .society; British policy; growth of revolutionary movc~1cnts; independence and t~ohhcal . revolution.; n~ilitary a nd diplomatic phases; social consequences; Confcrlcm­tum penod; ConstitutiOn of 1787. Prerequisite: Junior standin!{. i\lr. jensen.

~03. 1 l'~ationali sf.ml and Democracy in the United States, 1783- 18 15. I or 11; 3 cr. st~1 J •s 1111ent o t 1e ~a tiona! government; rul e of the Federalist Par ty; rise of j eH'er­

r-.:nuan d~mocracy; philosophy and practi ce of J elfcr~·c.nians; War of 11H 2. 'Prerequi­Site: ) L11110r standi ng. Mr. J ensen .

l04. The Hisc of Jacksonian Democracy, 1815-.1 837. Sem; 3 cr. Expansion and economic change; economic secl"iona lism and nationa l politics; rise of Jacksonian democracy; social and politica l reform; Jacksonia ns in power. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Mr. Litwack.

History 209

1o5. Sectionalism and the Civil Wa•·. I; 3 or " n . Con fl ict between risi ng indus­hi~lism and ti1 C' Old South; the abol ition crusade; secession; economic and social ~ignilicance of the Civil \•Var. Prerequisite: J unior standing. Mr. H esseltine, Mr. Current.

106. ftcconstruction and the New Nation . II; 3 cr. Aftermath of the Civil \1\lar; reconsb·uction; economic consequences of the war; the Grant era; th e New 'South ; continuance and decline of sel.'tionalism. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Mr. H esseltine, ~[r. Current.

)07. America in Transition, 1877-1901 . Sem; 3 cr. History of the rise of moderu industrial ism; organization of la bor and fa rmers; disappearance of the frontier; growth of i\mcri<..•a n imperia lism and resulti ng ·social, constitutional , and intellectual adjustments. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

108. Hecent American H istory, 1901- 1929. Sem; 3 cr. Econom ic, social, intel­lectnal, cons titutional, and political history of the age of big business and interna­tional bankers, progressive reform and conservative reaction, assumption of world leadership and retreat from it. Prerequisite: J unior standing. Mr. Shannon.

109. Recent American H istory, 1029 to the Present. Sem; 3 cr. Social, economic, and political history of the Great Depression, the New Deal, entry and participation in World War II, and the problems of peace and war since 1945. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

111. H istory of the West, 1763- 1893. (See Economic and Social History)

112a-b. Representative Americans. Yr; 3 cr. A biographical approach to American history; evaluation of the contributions of leading Americans to the nation's develop­ment. Offered concurrently with History 12a-b. Prerequisite: Junior standing or an introductory course in American history. Mr. (Hesseltine.

113a-b. H istory of Amedcan Thought and Culture. Yr; 3 cr. E uropean and Amer­ican influences on movement of thought, arts, and agencies of cultural llfc, 17th cen­tury to the present, and impact of Amel'ican ideas on t he world. Prerequiste : Junior standing. Mr. Curti.

114. H istory of Wisconsin. I; 3 cr. The history of Wisconsin from the beginning of the historical per iod to tl1e present; emphasis on economic and social aspects of Wisconsin history since 1815. Prerequisite: History 4 or junior standing. Mr . Hessel­tine.

115. H istory of American Agric ultw·e. I; 3 cr. Colonial agriculture and land tenure; western migrations and the disposition of the public domain; transportation and markets; appli cation of technology and science; regional specialization; agrarian, political and other movements. Prerequisite : Junior standing. Mr. Carstensen.

117a-b. American Constitutional Development. Yr; 3 cr. I. Colonial background; Framing republican governments; consti tutional controversy ~o 1861; II. Civil \IVar and Reconstruction ; social and economic issues; war and the Constih1tion. Prerequi­site: Junior standi11g.

119. Mil itary H istory of the United States. Scm. 3 cr. The fouuding ami gmwth of the military es tablishment, the exercise of the military art, and mili tary policies treated in connec tion with rel evant politcial, social, and cconolll iC factors. :Pre­reqll isitC' : ,l uuior sla11tling.

12Ua-u. An1crican Forcigu Helatiuns, 1775 to the Present. Yr; :J cr. The Ulli tecl Stales i11 its rela tions with the outside world, ciuphasizing public op in ion and the economic, social, and pol itical forces tha t have clc:tcrminecl American foreign policy. Prererp1isiiP: J nnior stand ing. Mr. W illiams.

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121a-b. Social D evelopment of the American People. (See Economic and Social History)

J 22a-h . American E conomic Life. (See Economic and Social History)

J 29a. Latin- Amc•·ican History to 1825. I; 3 cr. lJre-Columbian cultures; con11uests by Spain an d Portugal; socio-economic, cultural, and governmental institutions in colonia l life. Backgrotmcl of 1·evolution and wars for indcpemlcnce. Prerequisite· Junior ~tanding. Mr. Phelan. ·

129b. Latin:-American H istory Since 1825. H ; 3 cr. History of the culture and institutions of Latin Ameriea since independence. Mr. Phelan.

155. History of Canada. I ; 3 cr. Origins of the Canadian nation; economic, politi­cal , and socia l progress; establishment of independent status; foreign relations. Emphasis on period since federation, 1.867. Prerequisite : History 5 or junior standing.

20 1. Studies in 18 th Cenhli'Y American History. Sem; 3 er. Prerequisite: Master's degree and consent of instructor. 1\ lr. Jensen.

202. Studies in Ameriean Intellectual History: The Americnn Mind. Sem; 3 cr. PrerE>quisites: /\ laster's degree and consent of instructor. Mr. Curti.

203. Studies in AmeJ·ican Sectio nali.m1. SE>m; 3 cr. Prerequisite: !\laster's degree and consent of insb·uetor. J\ fr. H esseltine.

204. Studies in American Expansion Overseas. Sem; 3 cr. Prerequisite : Master's degree and consent of instructor.

205. Studies in Recent American H istory, 1880- 1929. Scm; 3 cr. The Popu list protest, .Progressive movement, farm discontent, labor's struggle for r ecognition minority groups, 1·ise of industrialism, of imperialism, social reformers, critics oF Amel'ica, entry into interna tional aHai.rs and v\lorld v\lar I , l'CCent histot·ians. Pre­requisites : Master',, degree and consent of instructor.

206. Studies in Latin- America n H istmy. Yr; 2 cr. To acquaint graclnate students with the l1isto rica l literah1re of Latin America for the eolunial and republican ems. Prerequisites: Grad uate standing and consent of instructor. ivlr. Curlin.

208. Studies in the History of the 'West . I; 3 cr. Emphasis on social and economic phase~ of hislor)' of the westward-moving American frontier. Pre requisites: !\laster's degree nne! conseHt of instructor. Mr. Carstensen.

209. Studies in American Economic H istory. (Sec Economic and Soeial H istory)

211. Stud.ies in Recent United States History, 1929 to the Present. Sem; 3 cr. Uneasy prosperity, the Great Depression, the New Deal, growth of labor power, minority group problems, Good Teighbor J>olicy, entry into vVurld vVar II, America in the Pacific, retreat from isolation, world struggle for power. Pre requisite: J\laster's degree nnd consent of instwctor. ·~vir. Shannon.

261. Semina•· in United States H istory. Yr; 2 cr. Social and economic problems of thl• Civil 'Nar and Reconstruetion pe1·iods or in coustih•tional history. Prercf(uisite: Graduate standing. :t-.Jr. H esseltine.

262. Seminar in United States H istory. Y •·; 2 cr. Soeial and intellectual history of the United States since 1890. Prerequisites: Cr::tduate standing .and consen't of in­sh·uetor. Mr. Curti.

263. Seminar i11 American History. Yr; 2 cr. Studies in 18th ce11 h1ry America. Prerequisite : Graduate standing. Mr. Jensen.

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z69. Seminar in United States H istor)'· Yr; 2 <'r. St11di.-s i11 Anwriertn Fon>ign w l;•­tions. PrE>rNtui ,i to>: GradnaiP 'tanding. ~ l r . \\' illiam<.

z10. Seminar in American H istory. Yr; 2 l'r. Studi .. s in rPl'l'lll lustory of the United Stales. Prerequisite: Gradua te sta nding.

z11. Seminar in United States History. Yr; 2 cr. l'rohlems in the history of the \Vest. Prere<Juisitc: Graduate standing. :t-.lr. Cnrstcnsen.

212. Sem inar in U ni ted States History. Yr; 2 cr. Studies in the economic history of tllC U nitetl States. Mr. Latnpard.

290. Interdepartmental Seminar on Latin America. 11; 2 cr. An in terdisciplinary inquiry into the factors influeneing the nse of resources in various regions in Latin Ai1lerica. Prerequ isites: Graduate standing, two semesters of eourscs on Latin Amer­ica (or C'<luiva lent experience), nncl wnsent of instructor. iVJE>mbcrs of cooperating tleparhno>n ts .

Econmnic and Social History

40. History of :Modern Capitalism. 3 cr. Origins and development of the economic institutions of the vVestern world from the late 11\ledieval period to the present. Advent of rival economic systems in the 20th cen tury. Prerequisi te: Sophomore standing. 1\ I r. Cameron.

llla-b. History of the West, 1763-1893. Yr; 3 cr. Advance of settlement from the Appalachians to the Pacific; its effect upon economic and social conditions in the country as a whole. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Mr. Carstensen.

113a-h. H istory of American Thought and Culture. Yr; 3 cr. European and Amct·­ican inOuenees on thought, religion, science, arts, and agencies of cultura l life, 17th century to the present, a nd impact of American ideas on the world. 1\IJr. Cmti.

12la-b. Social D evelopment of the American People. Yr ; 3 er. Development of social iustilutions and ideas, 17th century to present; impact of imm igration, frontier and industrialism on life of the people. Prere11uisite : Jun ior stand ing. Mr. \~ly l lie.

J22a-b. American Economic Life. Yr; 3 cr. Economic development of the U1uled States front the 17th century to the present. P rerequisite : J t11uor standing. Mr. Lam pard.

133. Economic Life in Europe. II; 3 cr. Agriculture, industry, and commerce in the J\Iiddle Ages and ea rly J\fodcrn period. Prerequisite: Junior stnnding or consent of instructor. /\ Jr. Reynolds.

140a. Economic D evelopment in the 19th Century. 3 cr. The "indusb·ial revolu­tion" in Eugland and its diffusion in Europe and orth Ameriea. Growth of tl1c world economy; r ise of modern imperialism. Poli tical, social, and cultural manifesta­tions of economic change. PrerE'I}Uisi tc: E conomic- History 40 or equivalent, or gradunte standing. :t-. lr. Cameron.

l40b. 20th Cenhu')' Economic History. 3 cr. The world economy before 1914 and its transforma tion by wars, revolutions, nnd technicnl change. Rivalry of contrasting economic systems; growtl1 of ecouomic nationnlism in advanced nnd tmderdcveloped economies. Prerequisite: Economics- History 40 or pqui va lcnt, or graduate standing. Mr. Cameron.

154. Histo ry o( Religions. Yr; 3 cr. Survey of the major rel ig ions of tl1e world. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Mr. Boarclm:1n and staff.

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161. E~onomic Development and Cultural Change in Eui·opc. II; 3 cr. A case s tudy of the industrializa tion of continenta l Europe. Population, food supply, re­sow-cPs, technology aud capilal formation, social strucl ure, institutions, and go,•em­uJcnt policy. t- lr. Cameron.

165. History of Commerce. 1 or U; 3 er. Survey of Lhe his tory of commerce in the vVcstern world from ancient times to the age of steam. P1·erequisitc: F1·eshman course in E uropean or English history or junior standing. Mr. Reynolds.

209. Studies in American Economic History. Scm; 3 cr. Prerequisites: Master's degree and consent cf instructor. Mr. Lampard.

212. Seminar in United States History. Yr; 2 cr. Studies in the p eriod since 1929. Prerequisi te: Graduate standing. Mr. Shannon.

240. Seminar in Modern European Economic H istory. Yr; 2 cr. Studies of indus­trialism and related phenomena since approximately 1750, exclusive of North Amer­ica. Prerequisi te: Graduate standing. Mr. Cameron.

HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF RELIGION

H.el.igion is such an important phase of culture that it inevitably enters into the studies of many university departments. Students interested in this field will lind the following courses predominantly concerned with some phase of the subject :

E nglish 148- Literary Aspects of the English Bible. Classics 133-Early Cluistianity and the Graeco- Roman World. Comparative Literature 9-Books That Have 'Made Civilization. Comparative Literature 101-Legendary Literatures of Asia an<l Europe. Hebrew 130-Gencral Survey of H ebrew Literature and Culture. History 131- Meclieval C ivilization. History ~44-16th Centmy Civilization. History 154- History of Religions. Philosophy 131- Medieval Philosophy. Philosophy 147- Philosophy of Religion. Philosophy 143- Introduction to Indian Philosophy. Anthropology 143-Primitive Religion.

The University also has a Committee on Religious Activities which organizes a series of lectures every yeaJ' on contemporary religious movements by outstanding scholars and leaders in American religious life.

HISTORY OF SCIENCE

Professors CLACErr, hmE; Associate Professors STA U FFrm, Clwirman, H TEI:IERT, SoNNEDECKER, STAJU.MAN

Courses in the his tory of science are designed to give a general knowl­edge of the development of science, its fundamental ideas, men, and methods, An elementary knowledge of at least one science is required,

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and a previous course in history is desi rable'. No course in this depart­ment is open to freshmen.

Major. 32 credits of historical work and one yea r of atlva nced work in a department within the Di visio 11s of Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences.

For the historical work at least 22 credits must be offered from the history of science cow·ses listed under Group A, and a t least 6 credits from the history courses listed under Group B. The remaining credits may be selected from any of the courses lis ted under Groups A, B, or C, or similar courses which may be added in the future.

Any major in the History of Science must have his program approved by the depmbnent. If he is consridcring advanced work in the field, he should make early plans to acquire the foreign languages necessary as tools for research.

Starred semin ars will vary in suhjecl matl er; they may be taken morr than once for credit.

HISTORY OF SCIENCE

la-b. lntroduction to the History of Science. Yr; 3 cr. l. Development of science in the period from antiquity tluough the Age of Newton; 11. From the latter period to the ea rly 20th century. Prerequisi tes: One year of laboratory science; sophomore standing. iVIr. Hiebert, ~ lr. Stahlman, Mr. Staufl'er.

120a-b. Ancient and Medieval Science. Yr; 3 cr. r. Development of science in an tiCJIIity from its Egyptian and Babylonian origius through the rise .and decline of Greek science; II. T ransmission of science through ]slam to lhe West aud its devel­opment there through the 16th century. Prerequisite: H ist. Sci. 1 or consent of instructor. lvlr. StahLnan, Mr. Clagett.

130. Galileo and H is Forerunners. Sem; 3 cr. Contri lmLions of Ga lilco to the devel­opment of modern science by an examination of his writings, his principal antique and medieval predecessors and immedia te successors. P rerequ isite: 1-l isl. Sci. l a or consent of instructor. Mr. Clagett.

150. Early Modern Science. Sem; 3 cr. Scientific discovery, methods, and organ­ization from the Age of Calileo to the Enlightenment. Prerequisite: Hist. Sci. l or consent of instructor. Mr. Stauffer.

170. Modern Science. Sem; 3 cr. Expansion of science from the chemical revolu­tion of Lavoisier to the 20th ccntm y. Prerequisite: H ist. Sci. 1 or consent of i u­slructor. Mr. Staufl'er.

0 180 or 0 280. Special "Vol'l<. •cr. Advanced sluclents may, by consent of the pro­fessor, arrange for special out-of-class work, with l credit nllowed for the cquiva lt>nl of each full week's work devoted to the projecl.

190. Physica l Science and Thought in the J 9th Century. Scm; 3 cr. A study of major experimental and theoretical advances in lhe physica l sciences in the 19th century; emphasis on their social conseque nces and influence 0 11 philosophical though t. Prerequisite: Hist, Sci. l or consent of instrnctor. Mr, Hiebert,

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