3credit hoursExplores the nature of religion as experienced in American history focusing on the questions “How has religion affected America?” and “How has America affected religion?” Emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and on the contact of and exchanges among traditions such as Protestant-Catholic Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Animism.
3credit hoursAn analysis of the historical development of American architecture and of architecture as evidence of America’s cultural, social, economic, and technological growth from 1607 to the present.
3credit hoursA survey of the development and growth of cities and suburbs from the colonial period to the present with particular emphasis on urban institutions, problems, politics,culture, and society.
3credit hoursThe role of sport in American society from the colonial era to the present, with emphasis on how sporting activities reflect political, cultural, and economic characteristics of various time periods.
3credit hoursUnited States American Indian history from pre-contact to the present with emphasis on issues important to native people and on their active participation in a constantly changing world.
3credit hoursA survey of the lives and achievements of men and women most prominent in American history. Selected biographies and autobiographies read and analyzed.
3credit hoursStudies the mass movement of farm families into the interior of North America before 1860, with particular emphasis on Native American life, frontier politics, society, and culture, as well as the subsequent development of a frontier myth celebrating this migration.
HIST 5740 - American Cultural and Intellectual History
3credit hoursExplores the major issues in American cultural and intellectual history through an examination of American literature, philosophy, social sciences, fine arts, and popular culture.
HIST 5750 - African American Social and Intellectual History
3credit hoursThe changing role and status of African Americans in American life and the contributions to the culture and institutions of the United States.
HIST 5760 - America Divided: Race, Class, and Gender
3credit hoursInteraction of race, class, and gender in the lives of Americans within historical frameworks; how such interactions have shaped American social and political institutions.
3credit hoursExamines women’s roles in the United States from colonial times to 1890, emphasizing the experiences of women of different classes, races, and ethnic groups with work, family, and politics.
3credit hoursExamines women’s roles in the United States since 1890, emphasizing the experiences of women in different classes, races, and ethnic groups with work, family, and politics.
3credit hoursA comparative study of the social, intellectual, cultural, political, and economic history of women’s lives in Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia since 1700.
3credit hoursExamines the connections between modern colonialism and the development of third-world feminisms. First focuses on conquest and colonialism and the consequences for third-world women of that process, then moves to postcolonial societies and expands to include women’s political, economic, and social roles in the three regions of Africa, China, and Latin America.
3credit hoursExamines various aspects of the military, diplomatic, social, economic, and cultural changes caused by the global cataclysm of World War II.
HIST 5850 - Material Culture Resources in World History
3credit hoursA survey of the architecture, furniture, tools, utensils, weapons, ceremonial objects, etc., of the world’s major civilizations. Provides a basis for studying how various cultural styles have influenced the development of our own material culture resources.
3credit hours(Same as ANTH 5860.) Introduces the disciplines of historical archaeology, including examination of archaeological evidence, historical documentation, and interpretation of evidence.
3credit hoursAn introduction to history’s major schools of thought. Through reading, class discussion, and essays, students explore critical interpretations in American, European, and non-Western history.
3credit hoursSharpens comprehension of historical interpretation by exploring, through reading, research, and class discussion, possible alternative explanations for specific historical events and themes.
3credit hoursAnalyzes scholarly literature on a major topic in the history of the United States. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.
3credit hoursIntensive primary source research and scholarly writing in United States history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.
HIST 6220 - Seminar in Public Programming for Historical Organizations and Archives
3credit hoursExamines the theory and practice of educational outreach and public programming for historical organizations. Designed to provide in-depth study in reference services, outreach, history education, advocacy, exhibit development, and assessment for a variety of cultural institutions.
3credit hoursExamines theory and methodology of oral history, including in-depth examination of the relationship of history and memory; explores oral history in texts, films, websites, and museum exhibits. Students focus on how to conduct professional quality oral history interviews, how to process the materials, and how to organize a professional project.
3credit hoursPrerequisite: HIST 6225/HIST 7225 or permission of instructor (given only if student has prior professional oral history experience). Examines oral history project design, fieldwork methods, ethical relationships with diverse communities, documentation and interpretation of historical images and family photographs, development of public interpretive programs based on oral history in multi-media environments, and relationship between memory and history.
3credit hoursThe professional nature of public history, the interpretation of history for diverse audiences, and the application of historical methods in the wider world. Combines reading and discussion, interaction with practicing professionals, and possible experiential learning component.
3credit hoursReadings and research on selected topics related to the history, organization, and administration of historic preservation in the United States and to the use of the community as a classroom.
HIST 6530 - Seminar: Administration of Historical Organizations
3credit hoursIntensive study of administrative functions, issues, and problems common to historical organizations. Combines reading and discussion, team problem-solving, and experiential learning component served in a local historical organization.
3credit hoursExamines history, theory, and methodologies of museums. Explores the roles of history museums in diverse communities and career options in museums, including administration, exhibit development, education, and collections.
3credit hoursIn-depth analysis of museum management issues from acquisitions and collections to curatorial care and exhibitions. Includes advanced problem-solving for museum staff and consideration of ethical issues such as repatriation of artifacts.
HIST 6545 - Seminar in Management of Collections for Historical Organizations and Archives
3credit hoursExamines theory and practice of collection management practices in archives and museums; designed to prepare students to manage archives and museum collections in a variety of cultural institutions.
3credit hoursIntensive study of cultural heritage resources available in the local community and methods for identifying, analyzing, and incorporating them into existing social studies and history courses.
HIST 6551 - Seminar: American Architectural History
3credit hoursIn-depth, field-based exploration of the historiography, research questions, literature, and methodology of American architectural history designed to prepare students to conduct research and to prepare resource documentation to current professional standards.
3credit hoursExplores the relationship between archaeological research and public history with an emphasis on methodology, theory, and interpretation and how to ethically and effectively communicate conclusions to the public.
3credit hoursIntensive study of cultural resource preservation planning and protection using National Park Service themes and definitions for history and prehistory. Emphasizes ethnic diversity in evaluating historic sites, linear parks, heritage trails, and national monuments.
3credit hoursFull-time apprenticeship (300 hours) with a public or private historical agency or institution of regional or national significance. Internships offered during the summer months and may be paid. Enrollment limited to history students in the public history program. Pass/Fail.
3credit hoursOpportunity for students interested in careers in archival management to complete an in-depth practice-based study in a specialized topic in archival management and to develop skills in project design and management under the joint supervision of MTSU faculty and staff of a sponsoring entity.
HIST 6610 - Essentials of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management
3credit hoursRegulatory policies and procedures employed by federal, state, and local agencies in the work of identifying, evaluating, recording, preserving, and managing the historical, architectural, and cultural resources of the United States. Emphasis on implementing the National Historic Preservation Act and the documentation requirements of the National Register of Historic Places.
3credit hoursExamines major concepts, vocabulary, standards, professional ethics, and current issues in archival management. Includes readings, class discussions, and in-class exercises supplemented by guest lectures, field trips, and a field project.
3credit hoursIn-depth study of the nature of records and record keeping, communication and information management theory, and the seven domains of archival practice through lectures, readings, discussion, and research. Also addresses the impact of emerging technologies on archival management.
HIST 6630 - Seminar: Topics in Archival Management
1 to 3credit hoursPrerequisite: HIST 6615/HIST 7615 or equivalent experience. Familiarizes students with the theoretical framework and current best practices in a specialized field of archival management.
1 to 6credit hoursSelection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master’s research each semester until completion. S/U grading.
HIST 6870 - Archaeological Fieldwork for Public Historians
3credit hoursArchaeological practicum for students including the collection, recording, processing and interpretation of material culture as it relates to the understanding of historical societies.
3credit hoursIntensive reading on a carefully defined topic in American history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. S/U grading.
HIST 6990 - Teaching American History Summer Institute
3credit hoursWeek-long session for teachers of grades 4-12 American history. Using historical scholarship and primary source materials, session is intended to enhance teachers’ instruction in and knowledge of historical content by focusing on the study of a particular era in American history as determined by the 2001 Tennessee Curriculum Standards framework.
HIST 6993 - Current Issues in Public History Practice
3credit hoursExamines timely issues of public history practice in depth with a nationally recognized scholar in the field of historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, or other area of professional practice.
3credit hoursProvides individualized, advanced training in historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, archival management, or other areas of public history practice.
1 to 3credit hoursOpen only to students who will take the master’s comprehensive examination during the term. Student must contact the graduate advisor during the first two weeks of the term for specifics regarding the details of this comprehensive examination preparatory course. Credit may not be applied to degree requirements.
3credit hoursAnalyzes scholarly literature on a major topic in the history of the United States. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.
3credit hoursIntensive primary source research and scholarly writing in United States history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topics.
HIST 7220 - Seminar in Public Programming for Historical Organizations and Archives
3credit hoursExamines the theory and practice of educational outreach and public programming for historical organizations. Designed to provide in-depth study in reference services, outreach, history education, advocacy, exhibit development, and assessment for a variety of cultural institutions.
3credit hoursExamines theory and methodology of oral history, including in-depth examination of the relationship of history and memory; explores oral history in texts, films, websites, and museum exhibits. Students focus on how to conduct professional quality oral history interviews, how to process the materials, and how to organize a professional project.
Prerequisite: HIST 6225/HIST 7225 or permission of instructor (given only if student has prior professional oral history experience). Examines oral history project design, fieldwork methods, ethical relationship with diverse communities, documentation and interpretation of historical images and family photographs, development of public interpretive programs based on oral history, oral history in multi-media environments, and relationship between memory and history.
3credit hoursThe professional nature of public history, the interpretation of history for diverse audiences, and the application of historical methods in the wider world. Combines reading and discussion, interaction with practicing professionals, and possible experiential learning component.
3credit hoursReadings and research on selected topics related to the history, organization, and administration of historic preservation in the United States and to the use of the community as a classroom.
HIST 7530 - Seminar: Administration of Historical Organizations
3credit hoursIntensive study of administrative functions, issues, and problems common to historical organizations. Combines reading and discussion, team problem-solving, and experiential learning component served in a local historical organization.
3credit hoursExamines history, theory, and methodologies of museums. Explores the roles of history museums in diverse communities and career options in museums, including administration, exhibit development, education, and collections.
3credit hoursIn-depth analysis of museum management issues from acquisitions and collections to curatorial care and exhibitions. Includes advanced problem-solving for museum staff and consideration of ethical issues such as repatriation of artifacts.
HIST 7545 - Seminar in Management of Collections for Historical Organizations and Archives
3credit hoursExamines theory and practice of collection management practices in archives and museums; designed to prepare students to manage archives and museum collections in a variety of cultural institutions.
3credit hoursIntensive study of cultural heritage resources available in the local community and methods for identifying, analyzing, and incorporating them into existing social studies and history courses.
HIST 7551 - Seminar: American Architectural History
3credit hoursIn-depth, field-based exploration of the historiography, research questions, literature, and methodology of American architectural history designed to prepare students to conduct research and to prepare resource documentation to current professional standards.
3credit hoursExplores the relationship between archaeological research and public history with an emphasis on methodology, theory, and interpretation and how to ethically and effectively communicate conclusions to the public.
3credit hoursIntensive study of cultural resource preservation planning and protection using National Park Service themes and definitions for history and prehistory. Emphasizes ethnic diversity in evaluating historic sites, linear parks, heritage trails, and national monuments.
HIST 7610 - Essentials of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management
3credit hoursRegulatory policies and procedures employed by federal, state, and local agencies in the work of identifying, evaluating, recording, preserving, and managing the historical, architectural, and cultural resources of the United States. Emphasis on implementing the National Historic Preservation Act and the documentation requirements of the National Register of Historic Places.
3credit hoursExamines major concepts, vocabulary, standards, professional ethics, and current issues in archival management. Includes readings, class discussions, and in-class exercises supplemented by guest lectures, field trips, and a field project.
3credit hoursIn-depth study of the nature of records and record keeping, communication and information management theory, and the seven domains of archival practice through lectures, readings, discussion, and research. Also addresses the impact of emerging technologies on archival management.
1 to 6credit hoursSelection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of dissertation. Once enrolled student should register for at least one credit hour of doctoral research each semester until completion. S/U grading.
HIST 7870 - Archaeological Fieldwork for Public Historians
3credit hoursArchaeological practicum for students including the collection, recording, processing and interpretation of material culture as it relates to the understanding of historical societies.
3credit hoursIntensive reading on a carefully defined topic in American history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit.
3credit hoursIntensive reading on a carefully defined topic in European history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit.
6credit hoursStudents participate in a colloquium in conjunction with an assignment to a professional residency at one of the centers of excellence or at an institution of similar national reputation. Participants meet at least once each month, in sessions open to faculty and staff, to analyze common readings and individual/group projects.
6credit hoursStudents participate in a colloquium in conjunction with an assignment to a professional residency at one of the centers of excellence or at an institution of similar national reputation. Participants meet at least once each month, in sessions open to faculty and staff, to analyze common readings and individual/group projects.
HIST 7993 - Current Issues in Public History Practice
3credit hoursExamines timely issues of public history practice in depth with a nationally recognized scholar in the field of historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, or other area of professional practice.