1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College SS 200 lnlroduclion 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 Modem Brilain 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) 206 Hislory of Modem Germany - Sp 4 hours A composite examination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Germa– ny'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) 208 RuHia 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 ol lhe Far East - W 3 hours A general survey of the political, social, economic and religious history of China, India, Ja– pan 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 pe– riod 1300-1600. Emphasis is given to noted artist 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 politi– cal 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) 311 E11rly 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 houri 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 1, the prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. (Alternate, odd years) 320 Modem Chinese History - A 3 houri 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 mono– graph. 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 in- stitutional 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 development 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)