1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Social Sciences Geography GE0-250 Introduction to Geography-A,Su, each year; W, even years 2 hours 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. GE0-321 Historical and Political Development of East Asia-A 4 hours See course description for HIST-321 Historical and Political Development of East Asia. GE0-322 The Middle East: History and Politics-Sp 4 hours See course description for HIST-322 The Middle East: History and Politics. GE0-351 World Regional Geography-Western Hemisphere-W,Su 4 hours Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission of instmctor. GE0-352 World Regional Geography-Eastern Hemisphere-Sp 4 hours Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography, or permission of instmctor. GE0-354 Geography of Africa-W 3 hours Investigates the historical legacies which help explain the diversity of the African continent. Physical, sociocultural, and economic patterns will also be studied to further understand Africa's signifi– cant diversity. Prerequisite: permission of instmctor. (odd years) GE0-450 Research in International Studies-A,W,Sp 5 hours Students will demonstrate proficiency in researching and writing a formal monograph on a country or mini-region of the world. Research will include, but not be limited to, substantive material found in the course requirements for the major. Capstone course. Professor Robert Wiggins brings to the c/assroo111 over 20 years of e.\perience in the federal criminal justice system. History History HIST-111,112 United States History-A,W 5 hours each quarter 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-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 intellectual 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, odd years; Sp, even years 4 hours Introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of research, and the philosophy of history. Required of history majors. Should be taken in the junior year. · HIST-301 Renaissance Europe-W 4 hours 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 contributions to the modern world and life view. (even years) HIST-302 Reformation Europe-Sp 4 hours Concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protestantism within the political context of Europe in the period l500-1650. The role of the major reformers and their contributions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. HIST-303 History of Christianity: Pre-Reformation-A 4 hours Survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments. (even years) HIST-304 The British Empire and the Developing Non-Western World-A 4 hours Study of Great Britain in her role as the disseminator of Christian values and libertarian ideals and institutions to Africa, India, and Australia. (odd years) HIST-306 History of Modern Germany-A 4 hours Composite examination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Germany's rise to the status of a great world power. Emphasis is given to 19th and 20th century political and intellectual movements. (odd years) HIST-308 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century-Sp 4 hours In-depth analysis of the former Soviet Union and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature of Russian communism is examined in detail. (odd years) HIST-311 Early American History-A 5 hours Analysis of the development of American civilization from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be examined. Prerequisite: HIST-I 11 United States Histm)', or permission of instrnctor. (odd years) HIST-312 History of Recent and Contemporary America -W 4 hours Intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the 20th century. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive move– ment, World War I, prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and postwar problems. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States Histol)' or permission of instrnctor. (odd years) HIST-313 Civil War and Reconstruction-Sp 5 hours Study of the sectional crisis, the military and nonmilitary aspects of the Civil War, and the social and political phases of Reconstruction. Prerequisite: HIST-llI,J 12 United States Hist01)'. (even years) HIST-321 Historical and Political Development of East Asia -A 4 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplo– matic developments of East Asia from the 18th century to the present. May be counted as either history, political science, or geography credit.