2001-2002 Academic Catalog

98 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. GE0-320 History and Politics of Latin America-A 4 hours See course desci·iption for HIST-320 History and Politics of Latin America. GE0-321 History and Politics of East Asia-Sp 4 homs See course description for HIST-321 History and Politics of East Asia. GE0-322 History and Politics of the Middle East-W 4 hours See course desc1:iption for HIST-322 History and Politics of the Middle East. GE0-351 World Regional Geography-Western Hemisphere-W · 4 homs Spatial survey ofvarious regions in the western hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 I11trod11ctio11 to Geography orper111issio11 ofinstmctor. 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 ofinstrnctor. 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 significant diversity. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. (odd years) History HIST-111, A; HIST-112 United States History-W,Sp 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 histmy begins at the advent of civilized life in the ancient Near East and continues into the twentieth centmy. 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. - Steve Norris used !tis excel/e11t prepamtio11 at Cedarville to graduate .fi'om the Ohio Peace Officer's Academy ll'lticlt is administered by the Ohio Hig/tll'(ty Patrol. 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 homs Study of the cultural and intellectual movements ofltaly 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 1500-1650. 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 hist01y, 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 influence 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 ofAmerican civilization from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be examined. Prerequisite: HIST-111 United States Histo1:i1 or permission ofinstmctor. (odd years) HIST-312 History of Recent and Contemporary America -A 4 hours Intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States since 1945. Particular emphasis is given to American society in the l 950's, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the cultural revolution of the 1960's, American involvement in Vietnam, the Welfare State, Watergate, and the Reagan Revolution. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States Hist01:J1 or permission ofinstructor. HIST-313 Civil War and Reconstruction-A 5 hours Study of the sectional crisis, the militaiy and nonmilitmy aspects of the Civil War, and the social and political phases of Reconstruction. Prerequisite: HIST-111,112 United States Hist01y (odd years) HIST-320 History and Politics of Latin America-A 4 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary Latin America. May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. HIST-321 History and Politics of East Asia-Sp 4 hours 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 hist01y, political science, or geography credit. HIST-322 History and Politics of the Middle East -W 4 hours Analysis ofthe major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. May be counted as either history, political science, or geography credit. HIST-371 History of Ancient Political Thought-A 3 hours Study of early political thought with special attention to Plato, Aristotle, and some pre-Socratic philosophers. Stress is on reading and analyzing primary documents. HIST-372 History of Medieval Political Thought-W 3 hours Study of the relationship between faith and reason and religion and politics through medieval thinkers from Augustine through Marsilius.