1991-1992 Academic Catalog

GE0-352 World Regional Geography- Eastern Hemisphere-Sp 4 hours A survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developme!1ts in relation to the geographical environment Prerequi– site: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission ofinstructor. GE0-354 Geography ofAfrica - W 3 hours Investigates the historical legacies which help explain the diversity ofthe African continent Physical. socio-cultural, and economic patterns will also be studied to further understand Africa's significant diversity. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography. (Alternate years) History HIST-111, 112 United States History -A, W 5 hours each quarter An analysis of the development ofme United States from the colonial period to the present. Attention is given to the dominant Christian influences that have tended to mold the philoso– phy and ideology of our cultural, social, and political development 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 intellec– tual development of mankind from a Christian interpretive point of view. The three quarters may be taken in any sequence. HIST-300 Introduction to Historiography - W, Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history ofhistorical writing, methods ofresearch, and the philosophy ofhistory. Required ofhistory 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 modemworld-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 ofthe 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 ofModern Germany-A 4 hours A composite examination .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 twentieth 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 EarlyAmerican 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 ofinstructor. (Alternate years) Social Sciences andHistory 199 HIST-312 History ofRecent and ContemporaryAmerica - 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. prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States History or permis- sion ofinstructor. (Alternate years) HIST-321 Historical and Political Development of East Asia -A 4 hours A study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of East Asia from the 18th century to the present. May be counted as either history or political science credit HIST-322 The Middle East: History and Politics-Sp 4 hours An analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as reli– gion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. May be counted as either history or political science credit. HIST-375 Social Movements-Sp 4 hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. Satisfies general education requirement in history. HIST-468 History ofAncient Political Thought-A 3 hours A study of early political theory with special attention to Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine. Stress is on the reading and analysis ofprimary documents. (Alternate years) HIST-469 History ofModern Political Thought -Sp 3 hours A historical development ofpolitical thought from Locke to the present. An examination of representative contemporary ideas on the nature of the state, anarchism, communism, fascism, socialism, conservatism, and democracy. (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. 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 developments. HIST-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the ModernWorld- W 4 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) HIST-411 Interpretations in American History-A 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in America. History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their impact. Political Science POLS-161 Introduction to PublicAdministration -A 4 hours An introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession, including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration.