1962-1963 Academic Catalog

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** ('62-'63) 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 progressiv~ 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 412 HISTORY SEMINAR* A study of sources, and methods of historical research. Each 'Student will prepare a formal monograph. Required of majors. Three credit hours B. SOCIOLOGY 231, 232 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY* An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The struc– ture and processes of social life are studied. Three credit hours each semester 331 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY** ('62·'63) Prerequisite: Sociology 231 A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about mate selections, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of marriage. Three credit hours 332 HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT ('62-'63) A survey of the development of sociology from 1800 to the present. Three credit hours 333 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION ('62-'63) A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Three credit hours 75