1943-1944 Academic Catalog

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 39 5. European History To 17th Century. Origin and growth of nations with emphasis on development of western European civilization. Required of students taking normal course. Three hours, first semester. 6. European History From beginning of the 17th Century to present time. Continues course 5. The aim of the two courses is to lay a foundation for an understanding of the courses in United States History to follow. Open to students who have had course 5 and to advanced students. Required of those pursuing normal course. Three hours, second semester. 7. English History Three hours a week. One semester. Not given every year. 12. History of Latin America A survey of the political and social history of the Latin American States followed by a more careful study of the economic possibilities, in order to arouse a greater interest in our nearest neighbors. Not given every year. Three hours credit. 13. United States History to 1829 Required of students taking the normal course. The following data are considered: Introduction, in which Land and Resources and European background are stressed; Discovery and Exploration; Colon– ization and Growth; Origins of our Government; Revolutionary War; Critical Period; National Government Established. Three hours credit. 14. United States History 1829 to the Present Required of students taking normal course. The main data con– sidered are: National Growth and Development, to 1860; Civil War; Progress and Development, 1860-1898; United States, A World Power; Domestic Affairs; World War; Current Problems. Three hours credit. 18. Problems in American History A research course on individual topics, intended for advanced students only. Three hours credit. 19-20. Church History A course in the history, origin, development, and tenets of denomi– nations and sects of the Christian Church. Three hours a week throughout the year. 22. Hi.story of Ohio The history of the rise and progress of political and social insti– tutions in Ohio. Two hours credit. 23. Recent History An intensive study of the political, economic, and social move– ments in the world since 1865. Three hours credit.