1946-1947 Academic Catalog

38 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES History: Professors Jurkat and Steele Six hours of history are required of all students for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. These credits may in– clude any courses offered in this department, but should be selected to fit the special interests of the student's major and minor subjects. For instance, a student majoring in English would be expected to include English history as a part of his history requirement. 1. Ancient History A rapid review of oriental, Greek, and Roman history. Three hours credit. One semester. 3. American: National Period The aims of the course are to clarify previous knowledge, to call attention to economic movements, and to furnish an added knowledge of civics. Three hours credit. 4. American: Colonial Period About half of the emphasis is placed upon the origins of our po– litical institutions, both local and national. Three hours credit. 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. Re– quired of those ptrrsuing normal course. Three hours, second semes– ter. 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.