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HST 201 - Historical Methods and Skills

The nature and discipline of history. Introduction to analytical and interpretive reading and writing, historical research, and historical methodologies.

Average Grade - 3.652
Median Grade - 4.0
56 total students

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HST 255 - American Cinema and the American Century

History, evolution and transformation of the film industry in the extended twentieth century. From penny arcades and nickelodeons to the leading section of the global entertainment industry. Social and economic circumstances shaping developments in the film industry. Representations of race, gender and class in motion pictures. Production, distribution, consumption and reception of motion pictures in specific historical periods.

Average Grade - 3.447
Median Grade - 3.5
247 total students

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HST 324 - History of Sport in America

Social and cultural ramifications of colonial sport. Rise of modern sport in the nineteenth century. Social significance of sport in modern America with special attention to economics, gender, race, and politics.

Average Grade - 3.409
Median Grade - 3.5
1105 total students

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HST 327 - History of Mexican Americans in the United States

Mexican American history from 1492 to present. Cultural, social, economic, and political activities of Mexican Americans. Relationship of Mexican Americans to other groups.

Average Grade - 3.596
Median Grade - 4.0
78 total students

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HST 329 - College Sports in the United States

Origins of sports in higher education. Effects of industrialization and television. Civil rights movement in sports: incorporation of women and members of minorities. Title IX era. History of individual sports.

Average Grade - 3.241
Median Grade - 3.5
1294 total students

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HST 454 - Special Topics in American History

Experimental courses and courses taught by visiting faculty

Average Grade - 3.250
Median Grade - 4.0
12 total students

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HST 480 - Seminar in American History (W)

Exploration of particular topics in cultural, intellectual, or political history, seventeenth century to the present.

Average Grade - 3.607
Median Grade - 4.0
123 total students

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IAH 201 - United States and the World (D)

Major issues in development of U.S. society and culture, presented in international and comparative context. Influences from native Americans, Europeans, Africans, and Asians. Organized historically, with thematic emphasis on literature and the arts.

Average Grade - 3.479
Median Grade - 4.0
915 total students

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IAH 203 - Latin America and the World (I)

Major issues in the development of Latin American societies and cultures, presented in global perspective. Influences from indigenous peoples, Europeans, Africans, and others. Organized thematically and historically, through study of written texts, literature, and the arts.

Average Grade - 3.480
Median Grade - 3.5
222 total students

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IAH 211C - Area Studies and Multicultural Civilizations: The Americas (D)

Arts and humanities of the Americas: literature, visual arts, music, religion and philosophy presented in historical context. Selected regions, cultures, and themes. Variable by term.

Average Grade - 3.236
Median Grade - 3.5
288 total students

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IAH 241G - Creative Arts and Humanities: Film and Culture (D)

The arts and humanities through the prism of film. Integration of perspectives from literature, visual arts, music, religion, philosophy. Introduction to diverse methods and materials from the arts and humanities for thinking about film and how it engages various perspectives from around the world. Selected themes. Variable by term.

Average Grade - 3.445
Median Grade - 4.0
442 total students

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ISS 210 - Society and the Individual (D)

Interdisciplinary exploration of social problems, relationships, institutions. Exploring diverse perspectives and cultural practices associated with diverse characteristics.

Average Grade - 3.682
Median Grade - 4.0
11 total students

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ISS 328 - The Social Science of Sports (I)

Contemporary issues in sports. Critical examination of the industrial organization, public finance, labor relations, earnings, discrimination, and historical context of sports in society. Analysis of sports gambling, performance enhancement, and strategic decision-making.

Average Grade - 3.376
Median Grade - 3.5
203 total students

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