1976-1977 Academic Catalog

Social Science 87 304 Modern Britain and the Empire-Commonwealth -A 5 hours A study of the development of Great Britain as a world power and the contributions which she has made to the dispersion of libertarian ideals and institutions around the world since the eighteenth century. (Alternate, even years) 306 Hi story of Modern Germany - Sp 4 hours A composite examination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Germany's rise to the status of a great world power. Emphasis is given to nineteenth anCJ twentieth century political and intellectual movements. (Alternate, odd years) 311 Early American History-A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civilization from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic and cultural institutions will be examined. (Alternate, even years) 312 History of Recent and Contemporary America- W 4 hours 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 pro– gressive movement, World War I, the prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. !Alternate, odd years) 320 Modern Chinese History-A 3 hours A survey of Chinese history and thought in the twentieth century. 400 Seminars in History 5 hours A. Research in United States History -Sp B. Research in European History- W, Sp All majors are required to take either A or B. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Majors or Minors in History 404 History of Christianity: Pre-Reformation -A 4 hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institu- tional developments. (Alternate odd years) 405 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World- W 5 hours An examination of international relations in the era of nationalism, colonialism, revolution and ideological conflict. Emphasis is given to the origins and d~velopment of contemporary world crises. (Alternate odd years) 411 Interpretations in American History-A 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in American History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their impact. (Alternate, odd years) B. SOCIOLOGY 230 Principles of Sociology -A 4 hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. 240 Marriage and the Family-A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about mate selection, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of marriage. 332 Criminology - W 4 hours A study of the nature and causes of crime with emphasis upon methods of prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: Sociology 230 333 Social Stratification - Sp 4 hours A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: Sociol– ogy 230 431 Introduction to Social Work -A 3 hours A survey study of the nature and function of social work as related to individuals, groups, and communities. Prerequisite: Sociology 230