1976-1977 Academic Catalog

86 Cedarville College Departmental Courses 100 Foundations of Social Science -A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours This course is designed to provide the student with a knowledge of some of the basic con– cepts in sociology, economics, and political science. Required of all students for general educa– tion. 490 Independent Study in Social Science 1-4 hours Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor A. History B. Sociology C. Geography D. Political Science 499 Social Science Internship Majors who participate in government service, historical research, social work, or other approved activities related to the social sciences may earn up to 15 hours credit. The approval of the Department is necessary for any proposed internship. A. HISTORY 101, 102, 103 History of Civilization -A, W, Sp 3 hours each quarter A study of Western Civilization. Emphasis is placed on the development of the religious, social, political, economic, and intellectual forces that influenced the formation of the present European states and the role these states have had in the colonization and development of the Western Hemisphere. Attention is given to the role that Christianity has had in the formulation of present world civilization and culture. 111, 112 United States History -A, W, Su 5 hours each quarter An analysis of the development of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Attention is given to the dominant Christian influences that have tended to mold the philosophy and idealogy of our cultural, social, and political development. 207 Foundations of Modern Russia -A 4 hours A survey of Russian development from early Christian times to the twentieth century with emphasis upon those personalities and movements which made possible the nation's participa– tion in international relations as a great power. (Alternate, odd years) 208 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century- W 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in detail. (Alternate, odd years) 215 Civil War and Reconstruction - W 5 hours An analysis of mid-nineteenth century America with emphasis on the sectional controversy, the secession movement, and the north and south both during and after the war. (Alternate, even years) 220 A Historical Survey of the Far East - W 3 hours A general survey of the political, social, economic and religious history of China, India, Japan and Southeastern Asia in the twentieth century. 301 Renaissance Europe A 4 hours A study of the cultural and intellectual movements of Italy and Northern Europe in the period 1300-1600. Emphasis is given to noted artists and scholars and their contribution to the modern world and life view. (Alternate, even years) 302 Reformation Europe - W 4 hours A concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protestantism within the political context of Europe in the period 1500-1650. The role of the major Reformers and their contribu- tions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. (Alternate, even years) 303 Early Modern Europe - Sp. 4 hours A political, diplomatic and intellectual study of the period 1648-1815, with special emphasis upon the conduct of international relations and the growth of the secularistic world and life view. (Alternate, even years)