1984-1985 Academic Catalog

91-252 World Geography-Eastem Hemisphere - 4 hours A survey of various regions in the eastern world with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geo– graphical environment. Prerequisite: 91-250 Introduction to Geography. 91-104 Modem 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 years) 91-106 History of Modem Germany -A 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. Em– phasis is given to nineteenth and twentieth century political and intellec– tual movements. (Alternate years) 91-108 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impact upon the con– temporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in de– tail. (Alternate years) 91-111, 91-112 United States History-A 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 influ– ences that have tended to mold the philosophy and ideology of our cul– and political development. MG[)C:H~rn Chinese History -A 3 hours of Chinese history and thought in the twentieth century. 91-200 to Historiography-Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of re– search, and the philosophy of history. Required of history majors and minors. Should be taken in the sophomore 91-201, 91-202, 91-203 History of L:iivili:lat1ion-A, W, Sp 3 hours each quarter A study of western civilization. Emphasis is placed on the develop– ment 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. 91-220 A Historical Survey of East Asia- W 3 hours A general survey of the political, social, economic, and religious his– tory of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia in the twentieth century. 91-301 Renaissance Europe- W 4 hours A study of the cultural and intellectual movements of Italy and North– ern Europe in the period 1300-1600. Emphasis is given to noted artists and scholars and their contribution to the modem world-and-life view. (Alternate years) 91-302 Reformation Sp 5 hours A concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protes– tantism within the political context of Europe in the period 1500-1650. The role of the major reformers and their contributions to the develop– ment of the Christian faith are emphasized. 91-311 American History-A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civilization from coloni– zation to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural in– stitutions will be examined. Prerequisite: 91-111 United States History or permission of instructor. 91-312 of Recent and Contemporary Amerka-W4 hours An intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the twentieth century. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive movement World War I, the prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal'. World War II, and post-war problems. Prerequisite: 91-112 United States History or permission of instructor. (Alternate 91-400 and 91-401 Seminars 91-400 Seminar United States -Sp 91-401 Seminar History - All majors are required to either 91-400 or91-401. Each student will a formal · Major or minor in history. of -A 4hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments. 91-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modem World- W 5 hours An examination of international relations in the era of nationalism colonialism, revolution, and ideological conflict. Emphasis is given t~ the origins and development of contemporary world crises. (Alternate 91-411 American History-A A stu.dy of historical problems in America. History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their impact. 91-160 Introduction to Political Science-A 4 hours Focus on the nature, significance, and function of politics and political systems; why people engage in politics, what people in politics do, and