1960-1961 Academic Catalog

('61-'62) A survey history of Western Civilization from the decline of Rome to the present. In the first semester, emphasis is up­ on the origin and development of the political, economic, social, religious, and intellectual forces that have created the institu­ tions and modern states of Europe. In the second semester, emphasis is upon the development of revolutionary doctrines during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; the role Euro­ pean civilization played in the establishment of the United States, Canada, and the Latin American countries; the back­ ground of the modern world wars and their aftermath. Three credit- hours each semester 201, 202 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION** 210 HISTORY OF ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND GREECE*** ('60-'61) A study of the rise, development, and decline of civiliza­ tion in the Mesopotamian, Nile, and Aegean areas. Particular attention will be directed toward the development of Hellenic and Hellenistic cultures and their contributions to Western Civilization. Three credit hours 300 HISTORY OF RECENT AND CONTEMPORARY EUROPE** ('60-'6T) A thorough study of Europe from 1900 to the present. Emphasis is upon the alliance system; World War I; post-war political and economic problems, the rise of dictatorship; and World War II and its aftermath. Three credit hours 303, 304 HISTORY OF ENGLAND*** (,62-/63) A survey study of Great Britain from 55 B.C. to the pres­ ent. Emphasis is upon the political, social, economic, cultural and institutional development of the English people. Particu­ lar attention is focused upon the relationships between Eng­ land and the United States. Three credit hours each semester 73