Course Offerings Fall 2025

**HIST 1001.1: Western Civilization to 1500

Ideas, trends and institutions in western civilization from earliest times to the Reformation. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit. 

9:00 - 10:20

T Th

**HIST 1001.2: Western Civilization to 1500

9:00 - 10:20

T Th

**HIST 1001.3: Western Civilization to 1500

Ideas, trends and institutions in western civilization from earliest times to the Reformation. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit. 

1:30 -  2:50

T Th 

**HIST 1001.4: Western Civilization to 1500

Ideas, trends and institutions in western civilization from earliest times to the Reformation. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit. 

10:30 -  11:50

T Th 

**HIST 1001.5: Western Civilization to 1500

Ideas, trends and institutions in western civilization from earliest times to the Reformation. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit. 

11:30 - 12:20 

M W F

**HIST 1001.6: Western Civilization to 1500

Ideas, trends and institutions in western civilization from earliest times to the Reformation. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit. 

9:30 - 10:20 

M W F

**HIST 1002.1: Western Civilization to 1500, Honors

Ideas, trends and institutions in western civilization from earliest times to the Reformation, with special honors emphasis for qualified students. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

W 4:30-5:20 and 9:00 - 10:20  TTh

**HIST 1003.1: Western Civilization since 1500
Development of Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

10:30 - 11:50

T Th

**HIST 1003.2: Western Civilization since 1500

Development of Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

10:30 - 11:20

M W F

**HIST 1003.3: Western Civilization since 1500

Development of Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

11:30 - 12:20 

M W F

**HIST 1004.1: Western Civilization since 1500, Honors 

Development of Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present, with special honors emphasis for qualified students. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

10:30 - 11:50 T Th and T 4:30 - 5:20

**HIST 1005.1: World History to 1500

Developments and interactions among Asian, African, European, American and Oceanian cultures in the pre-modern age.  This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit. 

9:30 - 10:20

M W F

**HIST 1007.1: World History since 1500

Interactions among Asian, Middle Eastern, African, European and American cultures in the modern era. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

12:30 - 1:20

M W F

**HIST 1007.2: World History since 1500

Interactions among Asian, Middle Eastern, African, European and American cultures in the modern era. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

12:00 - 1:20 T Th 

**HIST 2055.1: US History to 1865 

History of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War era. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

1:30 - 2:50

T Th

**HIST 2055.2: US History to 1865 

History of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War era. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

10:30 - 11:30

T Th

**HIST 2055.3: US History to 1865 

History of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War era. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

9:00 - 10:20 T Th

**HIST 2055.4: US History to 1865 

History of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War era. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

12:00 - 1:20 T Th

**HIST 2056.1: US History to 1865, Honors

History of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War era, with special honors emphasis for qualified students. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

12:00 - 1:20 T Th and Th 4:30 - 5:20

**HIST 2057.1: US History 1865 to Present 

History of the United States from the Civil War era to the present day. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

1:30 - 2:20 

M W F 

**HIST 2058.1: US History 1865 to Present, Honors

History of the United States from the Civil War era to the present day, with special honors emphasis for qualified students. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

1:30 - 2:20 

M W F and  W 3:30 - 4:20 

**HIST 2061.1: African-American History  

This course examines the social, political, and economic impact of African American communities in the United States. Beginning with the mass importation of Africans as a labor force in the late fifteenth century, the survey serves as an introduction to the history of achievement and exploitation in one of the most culturally influential populations in world history. The course covers that history into the late twentieth century looking at African American impact on American society and politics into the postmodern era. The class is aimed at familiarizing students with the general problems, needs, and goals of African American populations in hopes of demonstrating the ways in which those material realities and cultural norms are contingent on a dynamic and continuous exchange with the rest of the United States that makes African Americans both consumers and creators of the broader American culture. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

12:00 - 1:20 

T Th

**HIST 2075.1: German Civilization

Development of the modern German states from early Germanic times; art, literature, music and philosophy in an historical context.  Cross-listed as Germ 2075.  German language not required.

4:30 - 5:50

T Th 

**HIST 2100: Introduction to Asia

 This course offers students the basic knowledge of the great eastern civilizations, with a special focus on South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia, from their early emergence to contemporary times. It particularly focuses on the political and social history of these regions within Asia as well as their cultural practices and religious beliefs. This course will also address relationship between Asia and the West including globalization which is particularly relevant to the understanding of Asia.

10:30 - 11:20

M W F

**HIST 2184.1: Introduction to African Civilizations

This course is a survey of historical developments in African societies from the pre-historic period to the eve of European imperial/colonial domination in the late 19th century. Beginning with the origins and evolution of human beings, the course deals with the social, cultural, economic and political history of the peoples of the African continent through the millennia up until the late-19th century. In terms of method, we will employ a multi-disciplinary approach and, therefore, look at the pivotal role of such diverse disciplines as archaeology, linguistics, chemistry, botany, oral traditions etc. in the reconstruction of early African history. Among the themes to be covered will be the interaction of peoples with their environments, how they organized their societies, and how they changed and developed in the face of shifting historical circumstances. The course will examine the rise of early urban life and commerce as well as the varied ways in which Africans built up new institutions of large-scale political and social organization. For the period 300-1000 C.E., the lectures and discussions will focus on the rise of empires in West Africa, the growth of new kinds of states and social relations in northeastern Africa and the transformation of economic relations in central, southern and eastern Africa. The course will also include, inter alia, an investigation of the impact of Islam and Christianity on state politics and culture in parts of Africa, as well as the trans- Atlantic trade system and its resultant impact on African societies. This is an Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

2:30 - 3:20

M W F

HIST 3001.1: History and Social Sciences I

For Geaux Teach students only 

3:00 - 3:50

T

Hist 3071.1: Louisiana History 

This course provides a general survey of Louisiana’s history from the earliest days of European colonization to the present. Although the primary focus will be on events that took place within the boundaries of the colony, territory, and state, we will also cover material intended to help students understand Louisiana’s history in terms of relevant regional, national, international events and contexts. Within those broad parameters, students will be required to: Demonstrate familiarity with objective facts from the lectures and assigned readings; Develop an accurate mental timeline of important people, events, eras, and developments in the state’s history drawn from lectures and assigned readings; Draw on the text of assigned readings to develop and write historically informed essays about the significance of the state’s history

1:30 - 2:50

T Th

Hist 3117.1: Seminar on the Holocaust and Modern Genocide

This course is designed to foster a greater understanding of genocide from the early twentieth century to the present, with an emphasis on its causes, methods, and implications. The study of the Holocaust will take up a majority of the course, but other instances of genocide and state-sponsored mass killing will be studied to provide a greater scope of understanding. This course will be challenging for multiple reasons. First, there will be a good deal of reading. To succeed one must come to each class session ready to discuss the material. Secondly, one must be prepared to grapple with the realities of some of humanity’s darker moments throughout the semester. Class meetings will alternate between lecture and group discussion of reading assignments. The challenging nature of this course hopes to enrich high-achieving students on their journey as life-long learners and responsible global citizens.

3:30 - 4:50 M W

HIST 3118.1 Seminar on Saving the World! The British Hero in Popular Culture

 HIST 3118 is specifically designed as a seminar, which means that 1) it is discussion-based (although there are lectures!) and 2) it provides you with the opportunity to pursue a self-designed research project. This particular section of HIST 3118 focuses on British popular culture in the 19th- 21st centuries, and its impact on global pop culture. Using the concept of “the hero” as our theme, we examine changes across time, media, and culture. Our heroes include Sherlock Holmes, Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring, James Bond, the Beatles, Doctor Who, and Harry Potter. Final grade is based on class participation, assignment quizzes, Moodle forum posts, a midterm, a final, and a research paper.

3:30 - 4:50

M W

HIST 3119.1 Seminar on the Black Panthers and Black Power

This course will examine the development of black militancy in post- Civil Rights America by focusing study on the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. The readings will cover scholarship on the nascent growth of the Black Power Movement by examining work on radical traditions and armed self-defense in the context of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and continue through the rise and fall the Black Panthers. The course readings include academic monographs as well as extensive biographical material written by former Panthers and the lawyers and law enforcement officers closest to the movement. We will conclude by looking at the crumbling of the Party in the late 1970’s and their lasting effect on the political, cultural and institutional landscape of the United States.

3:00 - 4:20

T Th 

HIST 3119.2 Seminar on U. S. Popular Music

Covering the history of American popular music from the mid-nineteenth century through the twentieth century, this seminar will emphasize the role of popular music in understanding American history by examining the economic, political, and social role of the music industry.

5:00 - 6:20

M W

HIST 4001.1: Greece of the City-States

 From the epics of Homer to the exploits of Alexander the Great:  Course will follow the rise of Greek culture and self-identity first against the background of the state system of the wider Mediterranean world, and then in the context of the emergence of the polis city state system and the significance of the Greek cultural heritage.  Reading intensive:  Both textbook readings and original source texts (the classical historians and other examples of Greek literary authors) will be used. Primary emphasis is on military and political history, but due attention will also be paid to philosophy, tragedy, art history and other important aspects of Greek society and its impact on the modern world.  One midterm exam and a final; one book report on an “outside” book; one research paper; participation points and debates.

9:30 - 10:20

M W F

Hist 4013.1: Women in Early Modern Europe  

This course will examine the major transformations impacting early modern Western Europe from 1500-1800 as events that directly involved women: the Reformations, formation of European nation-states, construction of overseas empires, Scientific Revolution, and creation of a consumer society engaged women as agents in historical change even as they transformed women’s lives.  Come meet religious visionaries, witches, queens, courtesans, alchemists, midwives, seamstresses, and textile workers from Europe’s countryside and growing cities.  Weekly meetings will be divided between lecture and seminar-style discussion of primary and secondary sources.

3:00 - 5:50

T 

HIST 4043.1: Tudor England

This course focuses on the political, religious, social and cultural history of England during the reign of the Tudor dynasty from 1485-1603. Among the most important of English monarchs, the Tudors (among whom were Henry VIII, 'Bloody' Mary, and Elizabeth I) presided over the creation of a new style of monarchy, a new Protestant church, and a new colonial Empire. Course requirements include a midterm exam, research paper, final exam, and active participation in class discussion.

12:30 - 1:20

M W F 

HIST 4051.1: Colonial America 1607-1763

This course looks at the economic and cultural development of colonial British America, as well as the colonies of New Spain and New France through the Louisiana Purchase.

10:30 - 11:50

T Th

Hist 4072.1: The New South

In this class, we’ll study the history of the U.S. South from the end of the Civil War to the 21st century. As we explore long-term structural changes and continuities, we will also keep an eye on the ground, introducing the generations of southerners who made, unmade, and remade the region on a daily basis. In spite of its reputation for stasis, contestation and confrontation have been a constant. Part of a nation. A regional apart. This is the paradox at the heart of the post-Civil War South. Specific topics to be studied include: Reconstruction, the rise of Jim Crow, changes in southern agriculture, Populism and economic inequality, World War I, women’s rights, the New Deal, World War II, popular culture, gender and sexuality, the Civil Rights movement, modern conservatism, the Latinx South, the South in the 21st century.

3:00 - 4:20

T Th

Hist 4093.1: Pre-Modern Japan

Political and cultural history and civilization from the beginnings to the close of the Japanese middle ages.

4:30 - 5:50

T Th

Hist 4099.1: Contemporary China

In 1949, Mao Zedong established the People's Republic of China (PRC), initiating three decades of Communist rule that took China through dramatic social and economic upheavals, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. Today, more than 30 years after the death of Mao in 1976, China is experimenting with new forms of social and economic organization under the banner of “Communism with Chinese characteristics.” Today PRC is in the process of creating a “China” and a “Chinese” identity that is as much about capitalism, flashy karaoke discos, and flaunting its international muscle as it is about the revival of traditional social and religious rituals and the persistent legacy of Mao Zedong. This course also explores the relationship between the Communist government and the Chinese people. How do they perceive their government? How free are they to embrace their preferred religion? Are there limits to freedom of speech for both individuals and the media? And what are the costs of China’s rapid industrialization on workers, the environment, and society at large?.

12:00 - 1:20

T Th

HIST 4195.1: Special Topics: The Global Cold War

This course explores international history from roughly 1945 to 1991, an era commonly known as the Cold War. We will examine the ideological clash between two superpowers – the United States and the Soviet Union – during these years, tracing the root causes, historical evolution, and lasting consequences of their rivalry. At the same time, we will explore how Cold War geopolitics affected every corner of the globe, including Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Students will learn about the key political, economic, military, and cultural trends that defined this tumultuous era. Major topics include the worldwide struggle between capitalism and socialism; military interventions and proxy wars; decolonization and postcolonial state-building; nuclear proliferation and the space race; international development and human rights; and the role of international organizations and non-state actors in international affairs.

3:00 - 4:20

T Th

HIST 4195.2: Special Topics: Chinese History through Movies

This course introduces students to the history of China through movies. It combines lectures and discussions with assigned readings in order to provide context and background for the films. All movies will be shown during class time.The objective of this course is not just to understand China’s main historical developments but also to explore how these selected films represent Chinese history, society, and culture. In this context, we will explore issues of gender, nationalism, the country and the city, nostalgia and historical imagination, and the creation of new Chinese identities in the global context.

3:00 - 4:20

T Th

HIST 4195.3: Special Topics: US-Latin American Relations

From the vantage point of ordinary men and women, statesmen, artists, businessmen, and scholars, this course explores the history of relations between Latin America and the United States since the early nineteenth century. We will look at how perceptions of the United States formed across Latin America and how and why they have or haven't changed over time. The ultimate aim is to uncover the reasons for the sometimes amicable, but often strained, ties between Washington and its hemispheric counterparts. Prominent topics include imperialism, nationalism, war, diplomacy, popular culture, consumerism, and industrialization. Cross listed with INTL 4997.

10:30 - 11:50 T Th 

HIST 4196.1: Special Topics: The French Revolution

This course deals with political upheavals in Europe during the period from 1788-1815. It deals primarily with 4 basic topics. The first is the destruction of the Old Regime, especially in the years 1789-1792. Secondly, it deals with the years of war and Terror from1792-1795. Thirdly, it deals with Napoleon, his rise to power from 1795-1799, and the Consulat and Empire from 1799-1814. Fourthly, it deals with the great legacies of the French Revolution: secularism and toleration, personal and political liberty, equality before the law and careers open to talent, and national identity. The course emphasizes the Revolution as an historical discontinuity; it was the end of Medieval Europe and the beginning of the modern political world.

12:00 - 1:20

T Th

HIST 4197.1: Special topics: 1960s America

A survey of the major historical, social, cultural and political events, policies, and movements of the 1960s in the U.S., and beyond.   The course will center on the United States, but we will discuss how unrest and protest came to life in other parts of the world.  We hope to cover many topics including the Civil Rights, Student, and Women's Movement, US involvement in Vietnam, environmentalism, and others.

12:00 - 1:20

T Th

HIST 4197.2: Special topics: Native Americans in Film

This course explores the history of Native Americans in American culture and film, from depictions of the earliest exchanges between Native and European cultures, through the resurgence of Native perspectives and representation during the twentieth and early twenty-first century. We will examine how the symbolic power and meaning of Native people changed throughout American history. We will also consider how Native people seized on this cultural role, first as strategy for survival, then to resist stereotypes imposed by colonization, and eventually as a means to preserve Native cultures. We will grapple with how depictions of Native Americans were used to justify colonization and even genocide, and how these depictions became foundational to historical consciousness and memory in the United States. We will also see how Native presence in American culture invited critical perspectives on U.S. history.

1:30 - 2:50

T Th

Hist 4403.1: Seminar in History and Social Science III

For Geaux Teach students only

4:00 - 4:50

T 

HIST 4901 or 4902: Internships

Students can intern at a nearby historical site and earn three hours of credit. Course involves 90 work hours during the semester, confirmed by a mentor/supervisor, a few meetings with the course instructor and a 10-15 page paper at the end evaluating the experience and what was learned.

BEFORE ENROLLING STUDENTS MUST CONTACT DR. STATER, stater@lsu.edu OR THE DEPARTMENT: edeleon1@lsu.edu, AND OBTAIN A SECTION NUMBER.