1986-1987 Academic Catalog

146 stitutions will be examined. Prerequisite: 91-111 United States History or permission of instructor. (Alternate years) 91-312 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 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 years) 91-400 and 91-401 Seminars in History 5 hours 91-400 Seminar in United States Histo1·y - Sp 91-401 Seminar in European History-Su All majors are required to take either 91-400 or 91-401. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. 91-404 History ofChl'istianity: Pre-refm·mation -A 4 hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments. 91-405 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. (Serves as an elective for history/political science majors) (Alternate years) 91-411 Interpretations in American History -A 5 hom·s A study of selected historical problems in America. History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their impact. POLITICAL SCIENCE 91-160 Introduction to Political Science -A 4 hourn Focus on the nature, significance, and function of politics and political systems; why people engage in politics, what people in politics do, and the relationship between the individual and the political system. 91-161 Introduction to Public Administration -A 4 hours An introduction to public administration both as a discipline and pro– fession including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. 91-166 Christian Social and Political Responsibility - Sp 4 hours An examination of the social and political theory of a broad spectrum within contemporary Christendom, such as Fundamentalists, Evangeli– cals, Reformed, and others. The course is designed to help Christian laymen be prepared for social and political involvement. 91-260 Methods of Research in Political Science - Sp 5 hours A study of the scope and methods of field research, questionnaire de– sign, and the scientific method applied to political phenomena. (Altemate years) 91-261 American National Government -A 5 hours An introductory study of the development and structure of the Con– stitution and the operation of our national political institutions. 91-262 American State and Local Government - W 5 hours The organization and function of states and their political subdivisions form the basis of study in this course. 91-264 Problems in American Politics - W 5 hom·s An analysis of key issues affecting various levels of government such as busing, desegregation, taxation, and abortion. 91-266 International Relations - Sp 5 hours A survey of contemporary world affairs in relationship to the struggle for power within the nation-state system. Divisive and cohesive factors among nations are stressed. 91-267 Campaign Politics -A 3 hours A study of and practical experience in the art of politics via campaign work, strategies and techniques, opinion polls, and fund-raising. (Altemate, even years) 91-336 The Judicial Process - Sp 3 hours A study of the American judicial system, its development, con– temporary character, and the effect of the legal system on the American citizen. Actual observations of judicial process are included. 91-361 The American Presidency - W 4 hours An overview of the office of the American president, the various re– sponsibilities which he holds, the contrasting theories held in regard to the execution of his office, and a consideration of the increasingly impor– tant influence his actions have upon the nation and the rest of the world. 91-362 The Supreme Court- W 4 hourn An introductory course to the United States Supreme Court as an in– stitution of lasting permanence within the American governmental struc– ture. 91-363 The Legislative Process -Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the real mechanisms which undergird the role of the Congress of the United States as shown by the current literature and exemplified by present members. (Altemate years) 91-364 Urban Politics -A 5 hours An examination of the structures, functions, and powers of municipal governments along with an indepth discussion of major socio-economic and political issues associated with local government in America. 91-366 History of Political Thought in America - W 4 hours An introduction to the development of American political thought. May count toward both history and political science major. Prerequi- site: 91-111, 91-112 United States History (Alternate years) 91-460 Seminar in Political Science - Sp 5 hours Students carry out individual research projects dealing with the study of government and politics from a normative and/or an empirical per– spective.