1960-1961 Academic Catalog

305, 306 HISTORY OF RUSSIA*** ('61-'62) A survey study of the major developments in ancient, mod­ ern, and contemporary Russia. After a brief review of Russian history to the time of Peter the Great, emphasis is upon the Russian background of communist ideas, organization and prac­ tices. Three credit hours each semester 307, 308 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA*** ('60-'6U A survey study of the Latin American Republics. Emphasis is upon their political, religious, social and cultural develop­ ment as well as their relations with the United States and other nations of the world. Three credit hours each semester 400 HISTORY OF THE SOUTH*** ('62-'63) A study of the South from 1820 to the present. Special at­ tention is focused on the problem of slavery, sectional contro­ versy, southern nationality, the Civil War, reconstruction, res­ toration of home rule, general and economic development. Three hours credit 401, 402 HISTORY OF RECENT AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICA** ('60-'61) An intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the twentieth century. Particular emphasis is upon the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive movement, World War I, the prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post war problems. Three credit hours each semester 410 METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING HISTORYt An examination of the nature, development, purpose, and value of history. Special emphasis is upon a study of the meth­ ods and techniques of instruction in this field. Prerequisite: Senior standing and special permission by the Department of History. Three credit hours 74