1977-1978 Academic Catalog

Social Science 105 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 ideology of our cultural, social, and political develop– ment. SS 200 Introduction to Historiography 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of research and the philosophy of history. Required of history majors and minors. Should be taken in the sophomore year. 204 Modern Britain and the Empire-Commonwealth - A 5 hours A study of the development of Great Britain as a world power and the con– tributions which she has made to the dispersion of libertarian ideals and institutions around the world since the eighteenth century. (Alternate, even years) 206 History 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 and twentieth century political and intellectual movements. (Alternate, odd years) 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 participation 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) SS 215 Nineteenth Century America 5 hours A study of basic problems in American history from 1789 to 1890. 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 contributions 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) 311 Early American History - A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civilization from colonization to 1820.