HIST 300: Introduction to Historical Method (3 Credits)
Introduces research skills and methods, as well as historical interpretation, culminating in written and oral presentations. Notes: Topics vary according to instructor. History majors strongly urged to take HIST 300 as soon as possible after reaching 30 credits. Grade of C or better is required to graduate with BA in history. Students may repeat HIST 300 only with permission from the Department of History and Art History and repetitions are limited. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Synthesis
Specialized Designation: Scholarly Inquiry, Writing Intensive in the Major
Recommended Prerequisite: History majors with 30 credits or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in History.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- Section 003: HIST 300-003: Introduction to the Historical Method: The Appalachian Trail — T. Mills Kelly — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Robinson B122
- Section 002: Introduction to Historical Method: Youth Cultures in the U.S. and U.K. since 1945 — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M — Mason Global Center (formerly Mason Inn Hotel) 1306B
- Section 001: Introduction to Historical Method: Slavery, Abolition, and the Underground Railroad — Spencer Crew — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T — East Building 122
RUSS 302: Russian Conversation and Composition (3 Credits)
Develops in students ability to express themselves orally on topics of current interest and everyday situations. Provides practice in more difficult forms of written expression. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in the Major
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- Section 001: Russian Conversatn/Comp — 09:30 AM to 10:20 AM MWF — Aquia Building 346
RUSS 326: A Survey of Russian Literature (3 Credits)
Surveys Russian literature from its beginning to 1880. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 60 hours or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in English
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- Section 001: Survey of Russian Lit — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T — Thompson Hall 1017
HIST 328: Rise of Russia (3 Credits)
Political, social, and cultural development of Russia from early times to the end of the 19th century. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- Section 001 — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 224
HIST 329: Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (3 Credits)
Russia and the Soviet Union from the early 20th century to the present. Focuses on the Russian Revolution and the political, social, cultural, and economic developments of the Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- Section 001 — Steven Barnes — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR — Innovation Hall 204
RUSS 354: Contemporary Post-Soviet Life (3 Credits)
Social life, art, economics, education, view of life, and personal aspirations of Russian citizen today. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: 54 hours or Permission of Instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in English
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- Section 001: Cntmpry Post-Soviet Life — Johanna Bockman — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Krug Hall 210
RUSS 380: Advanced Russian I (3 Credits)
Comprehensive study of the more difficult characteristics of contemporary standard Russian in areas of grammar, style, and vocabulary usage. Emphasizes developing fluency in oral and written expression. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- Section 001: Advanced Russian — 12:30 PM to 01:20 PM MWF — Krug Hall 253
HIST 387: Topics in Global History (3-6 Credits)
Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Title varies by section and/or semester
7 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- Section 003: Early Modern Atlantic World — Randolph Scully — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — East Building 122
- Section 008: Art and Culture of Ancient Americas — Jeanette Nicewinter — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW — Art & Design Building 2026
- Section 002: Organizing Culture Change — Peter N. Stearns — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M — Krug Hall 210
- Section 007: Global History of Disease: From the Black Death to the Walking Dead — Steven A. Harris-Scott — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — East Building 201
- Section DL1: History of the Mafia — Gail Hook — Online
- Section 001: History at the Movies — Alison Landsberg — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM TR — Robinson B208
- Section 004: South Asia and the British Empire — Aminur Rahman — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Innovation Hall 204
HIST 388: Topics in European History (3 Credits)
Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Title varies by section and/or semester
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- Section 002: Early Modern Atlantic World — Randolph Scully — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — East Building 122
- Section 004: The Cult of Saints in the Early Middle Ages — Daniel Cameron DeSelm — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 120
- Section 003: Post-Soviet Life — Johanna Bockman — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Krug Hall 210