1990-1991 Academic Catalog

GE0-250 Introduction to Geography -A, Su 2 hours An introductory study of the discipline of geography and the major elements of the natural environment, with particular emphasis on their effect upon man and his activities. GE0-351 World Regional Geography- Western Hemisphere - w; Su 4 hours A spatial survey of various regions in the western world with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequi– site: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission of instructor. GE0-352 World Regional Geography - Eastern Hemisphere - Sp 4 hours A survey of various regions in the eastern world with an emphasis on the cultural, eco– nomic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission of instructor. GE0-354 Geography ofAfrica - W 3 hours Investigates the historical legacies which help explain the diversity of the African conti– nent. Physical, socio-cultural, and economic patterns will also be studied to further under– stand Africa's significant diversity. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography. (Alternate years) HIST-111, 112 United States History -A, W 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 development. HIST-120 Modem Chinese History -A 3 hours A survey of Chinese history and thought in the twentieth century. HIST-201, 202, 203 History of Civilization -A, W, Sp 4 hours each quarter This survey of human history begins at the advent of civilized life in the ancient Near East and continues into the twentieth century. It presents the religious, social, political, and intel– lectual development of mankind from a Christian interpretive point of view. The three quar– ters may be taken in any sequence. HIST-300 Introduction to Historiography - w; Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of research, and the philoso– phy of history. Required of history majors and minors. Should be taken in the junior year. HIST-301 Renaissance 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 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. HIST-304 The British Empire and the Developing Third World -A 4 hours A study of Great Britain in her role as the disseminator of Christian values and libertarian ideals and institutions to Africa, India, and Australia. (Alternate years) HIST-306 History ofModem Germany-A 4 hours A composite ~xamination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Ger– many's rise to the status of a great world power. Emphasis is given to nineteenth and twenti– eth century political and intellectual movements. (Alternate years) HIST-308 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century - w; Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature ofRussian Communism is examined in detail. (Alternate years) HIST-311 Early American History-A 5 hours An analysis of the development ofAmerican civilization from colonization to 1820. Politi– cal, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be examined. Prerequisite: HIST- 111 United States History or permission of instructor. (Alternate years) HIST-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 twenti– eth century. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive movement, World War I, prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States History or per- mission of instructor. (Alternate years) HIST-400 and HIST-401 Research in History 5 hours HIST-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 formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. Popular instructor ofthe freshman course "Foundations ofSocial Science," Allen Monroe travels extensively, leading student tours to Europe and the Middle East during the summers.