May 02, 2024  
2015-2016 CSU East Bay Catalog 
    
2015-2016 CSU East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History: Graduate

  
  • HIST 6010 - Seminar in History


    Units: 5
    Historical methodology including critical analysis and use of source materials, research and writing. Investigation of selected topics in political, economic, diplomatic, intellectual, and social history. Reports and discussion.
  
  • HIST 6030 - Graduate Historiography


    Units: 4
    Intensive readings in the classics of historical writing and the philosophy of history. Written critical analyses, both in- and out-of-class, are required.
  
  • HIST 6050 - History Graduate Portfolio


    Units: 4
    Preparation of professional portfolio of graduate work; presentation of original research in oral form suitable for conference participation; evaluation of work by class; revision of HIST 6010 or capstone work for consideration for publication in graduate e-journal; digital literacy.
  
  • HIST 6100 - Conference Course in Ancient and Medieval History


    Units: 4
    Readings and discussion in the significant historical literature of ancient and medieval Europe emphasizing the chief areas of historical controversy and interpretation. Study of the major historians. May be repeated once for credit with other professors, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • HIST 6200 - Conference Course in European History


    Units: 4
    Readings and discussion in the significant historical literature of modern Europe emphasizing the chief areas of historical controversy and interpretation. Study of the major historians. May be repeated once for credit with other professors, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • HIST 6300 - Conference Course in Asian and Middle Eastern History


    Units: 4
    Readings and discussion in the significant historical literature of Asia emphasizing the chief areas of historical controversy and interpretation. Study of the major historians. May be repeated for additional credit with other professors, for a maximum of 8 units.
  
  • HIST 6400 - Conference Course in United States History


    Units: 4
    Readings and discussion in the significant historical literature of the United States emphasizing the chief areas of historical controversy and interpretation. Study of the major historians. May be repeated for credit with other professors, for a maximum of 16 units.
  
  • HIST 6898 - Cooperative Education


    Units: 1-4
    Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 5 units.
  
  • HIST 6899 - Project


    Units: 1-4
    Development of an original product which is summarized in a written abstract. Both the project and the abstract are submitted to the department which specifies their formats. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense may be required.
  
  • HIST 6900 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
    May be repeated for credit, with consent of History Graduate Coordinator, for a maximum of 12 units.
  
  • HIST 6901 - Internship in Public History


    Units: 1-5
    Supervised field work in non-academic settings, such as museums, libraries, archives, private business and government agencies, or historical preservation programs. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 5 units.
  
  • HIST 6905 - Directed Readings in History


    Units: 1-4
    Selected readings in consultation with two faculty members in preparation for the Master’s Comprehensive Written Examination in history. The reading list and the exams must be consistent with the student’s areas of concentration and approved by the faculty mentors.
  
  • HIST 6909 - Departmental Thesis


    Units: 1-4
    Development and writing of a research paper for submission to the department which specifies its format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense normally required.
  
  • HIST 6910 - University Thesis


    Units: 1-8
    Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the University in the specified bound format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense normally required. (See also “University Thesis Writing Guide,” www.csueastbay.edu/thesiswritingguide.)
  
  • HIST 6999 - Issues in History


    Units: 4
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in history. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.