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HDFS 330: Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life With technological advances, we often learn of scientific breakthroughs related to health, behavior, attitudes, and beliefs as soon as they happen. Sometimes this information is contradictory or confusing. How do we know what to believe or pay attention to? Students in this course will improve their statistical literacy and learn the statistical tools professionals need to sort through scientific information and separate out the accurate and useful from the misleading and useless. Students will develop critical thinking skills and foundational understanding of statistical concepts through analysis of real-world examples. Prerequisite: STAT 100 or equivalent required. Restricted to students with Junior standing or higher.
HDFS 340: Gender, Relationshps & Society Explores the production of gender through social interaction within families and other specific interpersonal and institutional relationships that change over time. Gender is also linked to race, class, ability, and sexuality. Same as GWS 340 and SOC 322. Prerequisite: HDFS 105 or SOC 100.
HDFS 350: Early Childhood Curriculum Dev Using current child development theories and principles of positive interaction techniques, students will gain practical experience in comprehensive curriculum planning and curriculum implementation that are applicable to diverse preschool and childcare settings that serve children from birth to age five. Credit is not given for both HDFS 206 and HDFS 350. Prerequisite: HDFS 105. Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
HDFS 379: HDFS Study Abroad Experience International experience in areas related to human development and family studies involving foreign travel and study without enrollment in another institution. Experience must be planned and approved in advance via consultation with an HDFS faculty member. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours if topics vary.
HDFS 398: Undergraduate Seminar Special topics in a field of study directly pertaining to subject matter in human development and family studies. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
HDFS 401: Socialization and Development Presents and uses theories of socialization to evaluate and analyze current issues and socialization practices; delineates historical and philosophical trends in socialization, and discusses the implications of these trends for generating social policy affecting the developing individual. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HDFS 301 and HDFS 290.
HDFS 405: Adolescent Development Examines paths of experience and individual development within the family, the peer group, and other domains through this socially-defined stage of life. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HDFS 105 or PSYC 100.
HDFS 408: Hospitalized Children Examines the developmental needs and stress reactions of children and families in a hospital/medical setting; examines responses of family and staff facing terminal illness and the death of a family member; familiarizes students with general hospital procedures, medical terms, and illnesses; introduces the role of Child Life programs and the Child Life Specialist. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HDFS 105 or consent of instructor.
HDFS 424: Racial and Ethnic Families Same as AFRO 421, and EPOL 410. See EPOL 410.
HDFS 425: Family Stress and Change Applies family theories (e.g. family systems, family stress, multigenerational developmental perspectives) to understand how families change and adapt to stress across time and diverse contexts. Attention is given to assessing intergenerational family dynamics and working with individuals and families to reduce negative patterns. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HDFS 120.
HDFS 450: Practicum in HDFS Supervised on- or off-campus learning experience related to human development or family studies, supervised in cooperation with an appropriate agency or institution. Not available to students on probation. 1 to 12 undergraduate hours. 1 to 12 graduate hours. May be repeated for up to 12 hours in separate semesters. Only 6 hours of the course may be applied to the total required for a graduate or undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Studies major; junior standing.
HDFS 455: TAP Internship Students will gain experience in (1) staffing a resource center on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) for families and professionals who work with families, (2) participating in programs that provide supports or services related to ASDs to families or professionals, and (3) developing information and resources for families and professionals. 2 TO 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated in separate terms for a maximum of 8 hours. Credit is not given for HDFS 455 if given for HDFS 494 (TAP Internship).
HDFS 494: Applied Research Methods Participation in faculty-supervised research as a member of a transdisiplinary team investigating questions related to the health and well-being of children and families. Students propose their own research questions and present findings developed from data gathered by the team. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours in the same term or to a maximum of 12 hours in separate terms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
HDFS 500: Professional Development Overview of issues in professional development in the field of human development and family studies; focuses on both academic and applied career paths. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
HDFS 501: Human Development Theories Overview of basic theories and theoretical perspectives on human development; focuses on major concepts, issues, and questions in the field. Same as RST 581. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
HDFS 528: Parenting Explores how parenthood has been conceptualized and investigated in human development, family studies, and related disciplines. Major theoretical perspectives and emerging line of research will be reviewed including parental style, beliefs and cognition, identity, fathering and diverse parenting contexts. Prerequisite: HDFS 501 or HDFS 521.
HDFS 581: Participatory Research Methods: An Introduction to Frameworks and Applications Students in this course will review theoretical frameworks, principles, methodological approaches, and best practices of community-based participatory research. The methods, strategies, and techniques learned in this course will apply to social and human science disciplines (e.g., HDFS, public health, social work, education, sociology, psychology, business). The course will cover the major decisions and alternatives considered by a researcher who wants to engage community members in participatory research projects. Hard-to-reach populations will be considered throughout. Master's and doctoral level students may enroll, but should have taken at least one graduate level research methods course prior to this one. 4 graduate hours. 4 professional hours. Prerequisite: One previous graduate level research methods course.
HDFS 590: Advanced Research Methods Overview of positivist, interpretive, and critical research paradigms and their quantitative and qualitative methodologies; critical evaluation of current social science literature; students develop their own research proposals. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
HDFS 595: Seminar Discussion and evaluation of current literature on selected topics in human and community development. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms.
HDFS 596: Advanced Studies in HDFS Library or experimental research on specific problems of limited scope. May be taken in addition to 32 hours required for a master's degree by students who do not write a thesis. For non-thesis students only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
HDFS 597: Advanced Statistical Analysis Introduction to the conceptual bases and uses of advanced statistical techniques in human development and family research, including factor analysis, cluster analysis, multilevel modeling, and logistic regression. Special attention given to the longitudinal and dyadic analyses and to techniques for handling missing data. Students use common statistical packages and their own data set to produce a journal-style manuscript. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Credit is not given for both HDFS 592 and HDFS 597. Prerequisite: HDFS 594 or a graduate-level course in multivariate statistical analysis.
HDFS 598: Special Problems in HDFS Research or independent study on a special problem that is not part of thesis work. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours.
HDFS 599: Thesis Research Individual thesis research under supervision of faculty in specialized fields of human and community development. 0 to 16 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
HEBR 201: Elementary Modern Hebrew I Acquaints students with the fundamental principles of the Hebrew language. Develops all four language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar and comprehension are exercised through the textbook, the audio-visual materials and the computer. Easy stories will be used during the term to strengthen reading comprehension. Participation in the language laboratory is required.
HEBR 403: Intermediate Modern Hebrew I Advanced examination of the fundamental principles of the Hebrew language. Develops all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar and comprehension are exercised through the textbooks, the audio-visual materials and the computer. Examples of Hebrew fiction, largely easy stories, will be used during the term to strengthen reading comprehension. Participation in the language laboratory is required. 5 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HEBR 202 or equivalent.
HEBR 405: Advanced Modern Hebrew I For students who have mastered the fundamental principles of the Hebrew language. Develops competence through reading Hebrew fiction and studying Israeli newspapers and television programs. Communication skills are exercised by means of class discussions, oral presentations, compositions and written reports on stories. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HEBR 404 or equivalent.
HIST 100: Global History Broad introduction to global history, by exploring the global structures and transnational forces that have shaped human history, from the emergence of agriculture and urban centers to our contemporary global village.
HIST 103: A History of Everything: The Big Bang to Big Data This introductory survey in "Big History" explores different scales of time as it places human history in larger geological, ecological, and cosmic contexts. Topics include the big bang, planet formation, the origin and development of life, mass extinctions, the emergence of Homo sapiens, the development of agriculture and cities, wars, plagues, and natural disasters, the advent of religion and science, political revolutions, industrialization and globalization, and human impact on the environment.
HIST 104: Black Music What is black music, and how do we know what we think we know about it? Together, we will examine musical creations pioneered by Africans and individuals of African descent over several centuries and across hemispheres. Doing so will allow us to consider the unity of the African Diaspora and its music, and also examine internal differences and diversity. Special focus is given to Latin America and the U.S., but, depending on the semester, we will also read about, listen to, and talk about music and musicians in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
HIST 106: Modern Latin America History of the Latin American republics from their independence to the present; emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico.
HIST 111: History of Africa to 1800 Survey of African history to 1800, or rather African "histories." Along with historical knowledge, it seeks to give students a basic familiarity with the geography of the continent, as well as to provide an overview of African languages. Through the analysis of secondary as well as of primary sources, students will be introduced to and further examine the development of pre-colonial African societies. Same as AFST 111.
HIST 120: East Asian Civilizations Surveys the three major East Asian civilizations from ancient and classical times, through the period of Western influence, political revolution, and modernization, to the contemporary age and the emergence of East Asian superpowers. Same as EALC 120. Credit is not given for both HIST 120 and EALC 135.
HIST 130: History of South Asia Multidisciplinary introduction to the history of modern South Asia from the consolidation of early modern state formations, the negotiation of religious, cultural and linguistic formations, European colonial interactions, and the rise of the modern nation states of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Same as ANTH 130.
HIST 168: A History of Judaism Same as JS 120 and REL 120. See REL 120.
HIST 170: US History to 1877-ACP Course is identical to HIST 171 except for the additional writing component. Credit is not given for both HIST 170 and HIST 171. Prerequisite: Completion of campus Composition I General Education requirement.
HIST 171: US History to 1877 U.S. history survey beginning with the diverse peoples who have populated North America since before the age of contact with Europeans and extending forward through the advent of European colonialism, the movement for independence, the foundation of the republic, the Civil War, and Reconstruction, ending in 1877. The course provides an introduction to historical interpretation, with particular attention to racialized and other forms of social, political, and economic inequality and struggles for freedom and democracy. Credit is not given for both HIST 171 and HIST 170.
HIST 174: Black America, 1619-Present Same as AFRO 101. See AFRO 101.
HIST 200: Intro Hist Interpretation Through the careful examination of a specific topic or theme, this course provides a thorough introduction to historical interpretation. Particular attention will be devoted to research strategies, writing practices, handling primary and secondary sources, and the analysis of historiography. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours with permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
HIST 205: Lived Experience in Latin America Examining the history through the primary texts written by Latin Americans, this course introduces students to theories, contents and methods of historical inquiry, as well as the nuances and the complexities of Latin American history. Reading primary texts written by all strata of society, students will look through the eyes of the diverse populations in Latin America. Students will analyze the traditional narrative of Latin America and gain insight into the lived experience of Latin Americans. Together we will advance our individual and collective understanding of Latin America's rich and complex past.
HIST 212: History of Eastern Africa Introduction to the history of Eastern Africa from the nineteenth century to the present. Attention to the region's pre-colonial history and institutions is stressed, in order to understand both the transformations brought by European colonialism as well as its limits. The final weeks of the course will examine the differing political, economic, and religious trajectories of the new nation-states since independence in the 1960s.
HIST 222: Chinese Thought and Culture Same as EALC 222 and REL 224. See EALC 222.
HIST 236: Madness and Modern Society This course provides a broad overview of the development of the mind sciences in modern Europe from the beginning of state-regulated asylums to the advent of pharmaceutical treatment and care in the community. Using a combination of primary sources and secondary texts, we will examine how the diagnosis and treatment of "madness" in its many forms has been shaped through the interaction of social, political, economic, and cultural factors from roughly 1750 to the 1990s. Same as PSYC 236.
HIST 255: British Isles to 1688 Survey of the political, social and economic, religious, and cultural history of the British people from the "prehistoric" era through the revolution of 1688. Same as MDVL 255.
HIST 258: 20thC World to Midcentury Economic, social, political, and cultural developments in twentieth-century world history from late nineteenth-century to Second World War era.
HIST 268: Biology and Society from Darwin to the Human Genome The ideas of Charles Darwin initiated a profound transformation in human thought, science, and culture. This course examines the intellectual origins, scientific content, and social, cultural, and religious context and impacts of Darwinian evolutionary theory. Topics include the conflict between science and religion, the eugenics movement and Social Darwinism, the biology of race and gender, and the rise of modern genetics and genomics.
HIST 274: US Foreign Relations Since 1917 Over the course of the twentieth century the United States rose to superpower status, in the process profoundly shaping world affairs. Students will study the connections between U.S. and global history in this pivotal period. Explores the impact of the United States on world affairs from roughly 1917 through the end of the Cold War. Attention given to the perspectives of people affected by U.S. policies and the limits of U.S. power in the face of developments such as anticolonial nationalism and great power rivalries.
HIST 277: Encounters in Native America An examination of pivotal events in the history of Native peoples in North America. Students will explore the complexity of encounters between American Indians and others through a focus on key moments. These will include religious encounters, military confrontations, and legal struggles as well as social and artistic interactions. Same as AIS 277.
HIST 279: Mexican-American History Same as LLS 279. See LLS 279.
HIST 280: Caribbean Latina/o Migration Study of the economic, political, and social forces which shaped migration, settlement, and community formation of Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Dominicans living in the United States. Same as LLS 280.
HIST 281: Constructing Race in America Interdisciplinary examination of the historical, cultural, and social dimensions of race and ethnicity in the United States. Explores the complex and intricate pursuit of multiracial and multicultural democracy. Same as AAS 281, AFRO 281, and LLS 281.
HIST 288: American Indians of Illinois Same as ANTH 288 and AIS 288. See ANTH 288.
HIST 293: The President and the People A chronological survey of the American presidency that examines individual presidents and the times in which they lived. Major themes include: The creation and development of the office of the president; the nature of presidential power; Americans' evolving relationship with presidents; the impact of party politics, campaigning, and the media on the office.
HIST 300: Topics in Film and History Examines films as a significant medium of commentary on society and history. Explores the motives and careers of moviemakers, the ways in which films are influenced by their audiences, and how audiences' perception of historical processes are affected by films. Topics will vary. Same as MACS 300. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
HIST 307: History of Mexico from 1519 Development of Mexico from the conquest to the postrevolutionary present.
HIST 325: History of Korea Same as EALC 367. See EALC 367.
HIST 335: Middle East 1566-1914 Political, social, cultural, and ideological developments in Egypt, Arabia, the Fertile Crescent, Iran and Turkey from the mid 16th century to the eve of World War I. Premodern society and institutions, the question of "decline" and "awakening", encounters with Europe and self-strengthening reforms, relations between Muslims, Christians, and Jews, the role of women and the family, class formation, and religion and nationalism. Same as JS 335.
HIST 338: Egypt Since World War I Examines the twentieth-century history of Egypt, emphasizing the internal social, political, economic, and ideological developments, with attention to Egypt's role in regional and international politics. Readings include novels and short stories to introduce students to modern Egyptian culture. Same as AFST 338.
HIST 346: The Age of the Renaissance An introduction to the cultural history of Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, embracing the Renaissance movements in Italy and in Northern Europe. Same as MDVL 346 and REL 346.
HIST 353: European History 1918 to 1939 Survey of European society from 1918 to 1939, with emphasis on the impact of World War I, the Russian Revolution, fascism, and the intellectual trends of the twenties and thirties.
HIST 365: Fict & Historical Imagination Explores the relationship between history and fiction by focusing on specific cultural locations. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary.
HIST 374: Civil War and Reconstruction The United States' civil war (1861-1865) and the years of postwar "reconstruction" (conventionally dated as 1865-1877). During this period as a whole, the nation underwent its second revolution -- a revolution more radical in its impact than the one that freed it from the British Empire. Much about U.S. history for the next century and more was decided during these critical years.
HIST 381: Urban History Examines the history of urban centers, paying special attention to the relationship between the city and its surrounding territory, the impact of migration and immigration, the delineation of space and the transformation of the built environment, and the role of a city's inhabitants in creating social networks, political structures, and cultural institutions. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary.
HIST 391: Oral History Methods Introduces students to the ethical discourses and practical methods in oral history. Its primary purpose is to prepare students with oral and archival research skills that are crucial for the examination of the history and memory of communities. Among the questions that the class will consider are: what is the connection between the historical record and the remembered past? How reliable are these memories and does reliability matter? How do people mobilize and manipulate accounts of the past for purposes of community building, historic preservation, and political development? Same as LLS 391.
HIST 392: The 1960s in the U.S. A study of the history of the 1960s, a tumultuous decade in the social and political history of the United States. The class has two main goals: 1)Provide a solid knowledge of the history of this period and its social and economic developments. 2)Develop skills as an analytic reader and writer in U.S. history.
HIST 398: Internship in Public History With a faculty sponsor, a qualified students will develop a program of study or research related to an internship or other relevant employment opportunity. Consult departmental undergraduate advisor or Director of Undergraduate Studies. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor and Director of Undergraduate Studies required.
HIST 399: Independent Study Readings in selected fields in consultation with the instructor resulting in a 20-30 page paper. May be repeated with permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing pursuing a History major; written consent of instructor and History undergraduate advisor required.
HIST 400: War, Soc, Politics, & Culture Topics will be listed in the department's course guide at http://www.history.illinois.edu. 3 undergraduate hours. 2 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours in the same or subsequent terms if topics vary.