2002-2003 Academic Catalog

196 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies GEO-3520 World Regional Geography – Eastern Hemisphere –Sp 3 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. GEO-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 2 hours See course description for HIST-3540. History HIST-1110 United States History –Fa 3 hours HIST-1120 United States History –Sp 3 hours 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-2010 History of Civilization I –Fa 3 hours HIST-2020 History of Civilization II –Sp 3 hours 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. HIST-3000 Introduction to Historiography – Fa (odd years); Sp (even years) 3 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-3010 Renaissance Europe –Fa 3 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-3020 Reformation Europe –Sp 3 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 contribu- tions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. HIST-3030 History of Christianity: Pre-Reformation –Sp 3 hours Survey of ancient and medieval church history with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments. (even years) HIST-3040 The British Empire and the Developing Third World –Fa 3 hours Study of Great Britain in her role as the disseminator of Christian values and libertarian ideals and institutions to Africa, India, and Australia. (even years) HIST-3060 History of Modern Germany –Fa 3 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. (even years) HIST-3080 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century –Fa 3 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-3110 Early American History –Fa 3 hours Analysis of the development of American civilization from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be examined. Prerequisite: HIST-1110 United States History; or permission of instructor. (odd years) HIST-3120 History of Recent and Contemporary America –Fa 3 hours Intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States since 1945. Particular emphasis is given to American society in the 1950'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 Revolu- tion. Prerequisite: HIST-1120 United States History; or permis- sion of instructor. HIST-3130 Civil War and Reconstruction –Fa 3 hours Study of the sectional crisis, the military and nonmilitary aspects of the Civil War, and the social and political phases of Recon- struction. Prerequisite: HIST-1110, 1120 United States History. (odd years) HIST-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary Latin America. May be credited to geography, history, interna- tional studies, or political science. (even years) HIST-3210 History and Politics of East Asia –Fa 3 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of East Asia from the 18th century to the present. May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. HIST-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Fa 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. HIST-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Fa,Sp 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. May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. HIST-3710 History of Political Thought I –Fa 3 hours Study of the development of political thought in the ancient and early medieval era with special attention to Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. Course may also explore special topics in political thought. HIST-3720 History of Political Thought II –Sp 3 hours Study of the development of political thought in the late medieval era and modern era with special attention given to Marsilius of Padua, William of Ockham, Thomas Hobbes, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Course may also explore special topics in political thought. HIST-3750 Social Movements –Fa,Sp 3 hours Study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. HIST-4000 Research in American History –Fa 3 hours HIST-4010 Research in European History –Sp 3 hours HIST-4020 Research in Asian History 3 hours All majors are required to take either HIST-4000, HIST-4010, or HIST-4020. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: major or minor in history . HIST-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp 3 hours Examines diplomatic relations among the world's most powerful nations, focusing on 20th century diplomacy and the future of international relations in the 21st century. Prerequisite: POLS/ INTL-3650 International Relations; or permission of instructor. HIST-4110 Interpretations in American History –Fa 3 hours Study of selected historical problems in America. Emphasis placed on new interpretations and their impact. International Studies INTL-3190 Global Issues – Sp 3 hours Analysis of the international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world, ranging from terrorism, the environment, international crime, disease, and collapsing states to the digital revolution and the global economy.