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. May not be repeated for credit.
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 001: Introduction to Historical Method: Dead in Virginia — T. Mills Kelly — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Innovation Hall 330
- Section 004: Introduction to Historical Method: GMU and Northern Virginia in Late 20th-Century U.S. History — Laura Moore — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Robinson B333
- Section 003: Introduction to Historical Method: Legacies of George Mason — George Oberle — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Mason Global Center (formerly Mason Inn Hotel) 1306B
RUSS 311: Contemporary Russian Short Fiction (3 Credits)
Reading and discussion of recent short stories by best-known Russian writers of today. Notes: Readings in original language. May not be repeated for credit.
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: Contmp Sov Short Fiction — Elena Guglielmi — 12:30 PM to 01:20 PM MWF — West Building 1007
HIST 312: Nationalism in Eastern Europe (3 Credits)
Examines history of modern Eastern Europe from mid-19th century through collapse of communist regimes in 1989, and includes focus on Yugoslav wars of 1990s. Nationalism provides organizing theme; topic approached through literature, political, social, cultural, and new media sources. Class sessions emphasize discussion of central issues and sources. May not be repeated for credit.
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 — T. Mills Kelly — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 212
RUSS 327: A Survey of Russian Literature (3 Credits)
Surveys Russian literature of late 19th and 20th centuries. May not be repeated for credit.
Mason Core: Literature
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 Russ Lit — Julie A Christensen — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R — Aquia Building 346
HIST 327: The Soviet Union and Russia Since World War II (3 Credits)
Analyzes the Soviet Union, the Cold War "enemy" of the United States, from victory in World War II under Joseph Stalin through collapse in 1991. Studies the fifteen independent countries that emerged from the Soviet collapse, including Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, which continue to influence world politics and culture today. May not be repeated for credit.
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: : Soviet Union and Russia since WWII — Steven Barnes — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — East Building 122
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. May not be repeated for credit.
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 MW — Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D005
RUSS 353: Russian Civilization (3 Credits)
Civilization and culture of Russia and former Soviet Union. Includes films, slides, and music in addition to readings and lectures. May not be repeated for credit.
Mason Core: Synthesis
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 credits and completion or concurrent enrollment in all other required Mason Core courses.
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 — Julie A Christensen — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T — Aquia Building 346
RUSS 381: Advanced Russian II (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. May not be repeated for credit.
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 — James S. Levine — 11:30 AM to 12:20 PM MWF — West Building 1004
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
5 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- Section 003: History of Taiwan — Gerrit van der Wees — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Enterprise Hall 276
- Section 005: World War II — Christopher H. Hamner — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — Blue Ridge 129
- Section 002: History of Peace — Peter N. Stearns — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson B203
- Section 001: The Ottoman Empire — Huseyin Yilmaz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson B201
- Section 004: Crusade and Jihad: From Medieval to Modern — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM TR — West Building 1004
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
4 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- Section DL1: Medieval Irish Art and Culture — Laura McCloskey Wolfe — Online
- Section 004: Early Modern England — Jessica Marie Otis — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW
- Section 002: Modern Cities — Sun-Young Park — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B228
- Section 001: Modern Architecture — Sun-Young Park — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 212