May 17, 2024  
2013-14 Graduate Catalog 
    
2013-14 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

History

  
  • HIST 5650 - Religious Experience in America

    3 credit hours
    Explores 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.


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  • HIST 5660 - American Architectural History

    3 credit hours
    An 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.


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  • HIST 5665 - American Urban History

    3 credit hours
    A 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.


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  • HIST 5680 - History of Sport in America

    3 credit hours
    The 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.


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  • HIST 5690 - Native American History

    3 credit hours
    United 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.


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  • HIST 5720 - Boone’s and Crockett’s America

    3 credit hours
    Studies 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.


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  • HIST 5740 - American Cultural and Intellectual History

    3 credit hours
    Explores the major issues in American cultural and intellectual history through an examination of American literature, philosophy, social sciences, fine arts, and popular culture.


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  • HIST 5750 - African American Social and Intellectual History

    3 credit hours
    The changing role and status of African Americans in American life and the contributions to the culture and institutions of the United States.


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  • HIST 5760 - America Divided: Race, Class, and Gender

    3 credit hours
    Interaction of race, class, and gender in the lives of Americans within historical frameworks; how such interactions have shaped American social and political institutions.


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  • HIST 5770 - Women in America to 1890

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 5780 - Women in America Since 1890

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 5790 - Women in Europe Since 1700

    3 credit hours
    A comparative study of the social, intellectual, cultural, political, and economic history of women’s lives in Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia since 1700.


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  • HIST 5810 - History of Women in the Third World

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 5850 - Material Culture Resources in World History

    3 credit hours
    A 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.


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  • HIST 6010 - Historiography

    3 credit hours
    An 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.


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  • HIST 6020 - Historical Research Methods

    3 credit hours
    Sharpens comprehension of historical interpretation by exploring, through reading, research, and class discussion, possible alternative explanations for specific historical events and themes.


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  • HIST 6101 - Seminar: Readings in Early American History

    3 credit hours
    Analyzes scholarly literature on the history of North America from the emergence of native societies through the American Revolution.


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  • HIST 6104 - Seminar: Topics in American History

    3 credit hours
    Analyzes scholarly literature on a major topic in the history of the United States. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.


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  • HIST 6105 - Seminar: Research in American History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive primary source research and scholarly writing in United States history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.


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  • HIST 6205 - Seminar: Research in European History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive primary source research and scholarly writing in European history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.


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  • HIST 6220 - Seminar in Public Programming for Historical Organizations and Archives

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 6225 - Oral History: Theory and Methodology

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 6226 - Oral History Fieldwork

    3 credit hours
    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 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.


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  • HIST 6510 - Seminar: Public History

    3 credit hours
    The 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.


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  • HIST 6520 - Seminar: Historic Preservation

    3 credit hours
    Readings 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.


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  • HIST 6530 - Seminar: Administration of Historical Organizations

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


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  • HIST 6535 - Essentials of Museum Management

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 6540 - Seminar: Museum Management

    3 credit hours
    In-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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 6545 - Seminar in Management of Collections for Historical Organizations and Archives

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 6550 - Seminar: American Material Culture

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 6551 - Seminar: American Architectural History

    3 credit hours
    In-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.


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  • HIST 6555 - Archaeology and Public History

    3 credit hours
    Explores 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.


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  • HIST 6560 - Seminar: Cultural Resource Management

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


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  • HIST 6570 - Public History Internship

    3 credit hours
    Full-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.


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  • HIST 6590 - Practicum in Archival Management

    3 credit hours
    Opportunity 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.


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  • HIST 6610 - Essentials of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management

    3 credit hours
    Regulatory 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.


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  • HIST 6615 - Essentials of Archival Management

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 6620 - Seminar in Archival Management

    3 credit hours
    In-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.


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  • HIST 6640 - Thesis Research

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Selection 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.


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  • HIST 6870 - Archaeological Fieldwork for Public Historians

    3 credit hours
    Archaeological practicum for students including the collection, recording, processing and interpretation of material culture as it relates to the understanding of historical societies.


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  • HIST 6910 - Selected Studies in American History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive reading on a carefully defined topic in American history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. S/U grading.


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  • HIST 6990 - Teaching American History Summer Institute

    3 credit hours
    Week-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.


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  • HIST 6993 - Current Issues in Public History Practice

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


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  • HIST 6994 - Advanced Projects in Public History

    3 credit hours
    Provides individualized, advanced training in historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, archival management, or other areas of public history practice.


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  • HIST 6999 - Comprehensive Exam Prep

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Open 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.


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  • HIST 7101 - Seminar: Readings in Early American History

    3 credit hours
    Analyzes scholarly literature on the history of North America from the emergence of native societies through the American Revolution.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  
  
  • HIST 7104 - Seminar: Topics in American History

    3 credit hours
    Analyzes scholarly literature on a major topic in the history of the United States. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7105 - Seminar: Research in American History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive primary source research and scholarly writing in United States history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topics.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  
  
  
  
  • HIST 7205 - Seminar: Research in European History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive primary source research and scholarly writing in European history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7220 - Seminar in Public Programming for Historical Organizations and Archives

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7225 - Oral History: Theory and Methodology

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7226 - Oral History Fieldwork

    3 credit hours


    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.

     


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  
  
  • HIST 7510 - Seminar: Public History

    3 credit hours
    The 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7520 - Seminar: Historic Preservation

    3 credit hours
    Readings 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7530 - Seminar: Administration of Historical Organizations

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7535 - Essentials of Museum Management

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7540 - Seminar: Museum Management

    3 credit hours
    In-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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7545 - Seminar in Management of Collections for Historical Organizations and Archives

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7550 - Seminar: American Material Culture

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7551 - Seminar: American Architectural History

    3 credit hours
    In-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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7555 - Archaeology and Public History

    3 credit hours
    Explores 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7560 - Seminar: Cultural Resource Management

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7610 - Essentials of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management

    3 credit hours
    Regulatory 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7615 - Essentials of Archival Management

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7620 - Seminar in Archival Management

    3 credit hours
    In-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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7640 - Dissertation Research

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Selection 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7870 - Archaeological Fieldwork for Public Historians

    3 credit hours
    Archaeological practicum for students including the collection, recording, processing and interpretation of material culture as it relates to the understanding of historical societies.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7910 - Selected Studies in American History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7920 - Selected Studies in European History

    3 credit hours
    Intensive 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  
  
  
  • HIST 7991 - Professional Residency Colloquium

    6 credit hours
    Students 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.


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  • HIST 7992 - Professional Residency Colloquium

    6 credit hours
    Students 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


  
  • HIST 7993 - Current Issues in Public History Practice

    3 credit hours
    Examines 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.


    Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes


 

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