1989-1990 Academic Catalog

176 Social Sciences andHistory llIST-108 Russia and the Soviet Union in the 'l\ventieth Century- lV, Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impacl upon the conlemIXJrary world. The nature ofRussian Comnnmisn1 is exrunined in detail. {Alteniate years) HIST-ill, 112 United States llistory-A, 'V 5 hours each quarter An analysis of the development of the United States front lhe colonial period to the present. Attention is given to the dominant Christian influences that have tended to n1old the philosophy and ideology of our cultural, social, and political development. llIST-120 Modern Chinese History -A 3 hours A swvey of Chinese history and thought in the twentieth century. HIST-300 Introduction to Historiography - lV. Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historicaJ \vriting, methods of research, and the philoso– phy ofhistory. Required of history ntajors and minors. Should be taken in the junior year. HIST-201, 202, 203 History of Civilization -A, JV, Sp 4 hotffs each quarter Titis survey ofhuman history begins at the advent ofcivilized life in the ancient Near East and continues into the twentieth century. It presents the religious, social, political, and intel– lec!Ual development of mankind front a Christian iinterpretive point of view. 111e three quarters n1ay be taken in any sequence. HIST-301 Renals.sance Europe - Sp 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 modem world-and-life view. (Alternate years} HIST-302 Reformation Europe -Sp 5 hours A concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protestantisn1 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 Qrristian faith are emphasized. HIST-311 Early American History -A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civili1.ation from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be exantlned. Prerequisite: IDST-111 United States History or pemtission of instructor. (Alternate years} HIST-312 History ofRe..:ent and Contemporary America - JV 4 hours An intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the twenti– eth century. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive n1ovement, World \Var I, prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World \Var II, and post-war problenis. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States History or permission of instructor. (Alternate years) IITST-400 and HIST-401 Research In History 5 hours IITST-400 Research in American History-Sp HIST-401 Research in European History-Su All majors are required to take either HIST-400 or HIST-401. Each student will prepare a fonnal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or n1inor in history. HIST-404 History of Christianity: Pre-reformation -A 4 hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developn1ents. HIST-405 Great Power Dlplon1acy in the Modern \Vorld-1V 4 hours An exanlination of international relations in the era of nationalism, colonialism, revolution, and ideological conflict. Emphasis is given to the origins and developn1ent of contemporary world crises. (Serves as an elective for history/political science niajors.) (Alternate years} HIST-411 Interpretations in An1erican History-A 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in An1erica. History with the e1nphasis placed upon new interpretations and their llnpacl. Political Science POLS-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 the relationship between the individual and the political system. POLS-161 lntroduction to Public Ad1ninistration -A 4 hours An introduction to public administration bolh as a discipline and profession, including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. POLS-166 Christian Social and Political Responsibility - Sp 4 hours An exanllnation of the social and political thinking activities of a broad spectrum of groups within contemporary Qrristendom. The course is designed lo help Christian Jay1nen be prepared for social and political involvement. POLS-260 Methods of Research in Political Science - Sp 5 hours A study of the scope and methods of field research, questionnaire design, and the scien– tific method applied to political pheno1nena. POLS-261 Amerkan National Go\·ernment -A 5 hours An introductory study ofthe developn1ent and structure of the Constitulion l)n<l the opera– tion ofour national political institutions. POLS-262An1erlcan State and Local Governn1ent- U' 5 hours 111e organi1.ation and function of states and their political sulxlivisions fonn the basis of study in this course. POLS-264 Problems in An1erlcan Politics- H' 5 hours An analysis of key issues affecting various levels of govenunent such as abortion, social welfare, terrorism, and nuclear war. POLS-266 International Relalions-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. POLS-267 Campaign Politics-A 3 hours A study of and practical experience in the art of politics via can1paign work, strategies and techniques, opinion polls, and fund-raising. (Alternate years} POLS-336 The Judicial Process-Sp 3 hours A study of the American judicial system, its development, conten1porary character, and the effe..:t of the legal systen1 on the An1erican citizen. Actual observations ofjudicial process are included. POLS-361 The An1erican Presidency-IV 4 hours An overview of the office of the ~erican president, the various responsibilities which he holds, the contrasting theories held in regard to the execution of his office, and a considera– tion of the increa~ingly important influence his actions have upon the nation and the rest of the world. POLS-362 The Supreme Court- lY 4 hours An introductory course to the United States Supreme Court as an institution of lasting permanence within the American governmental structure.