2003-2004 Academic Catalog

196 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies HIST-3120 3 hours History of Recent and Contemporary America –Fa 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 Revolution. Prerequisite: HIST-1120 United States History; or permission 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. (odd years) 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-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours This course will cover the development of Western European history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the present. Concentration will be on the great European powers but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as several macro-European issues. (odd years) HIST-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours This course will begin with the landing of the Ark on Ararat, discuss the origins of the Hamitic, Semitic, and the Japhethitic peoples of Africa, and trace their histories to the modern day. Special emphasis will be given to the problems of slavery, colonialism, socialism, Islam, de-colonization, corruption, poverty, AIDS, tropical diseases, and women’s issues. This class should not be taken by freshmen. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (even years) HIST-3710 History of Political Philosophy I –Fa 3 hours Study of the development of political thought in the ancient and early medieval era with special attention given to the works of Plato and Aristotle. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy. Prerequisite: major or minor in history or political science; or permission of instructor. HIST-3720 History of Political Philosophy II –Sp 3 hours Study of the development of political thought in the late medi- eval era and modern era with special attention given to the works of Thomas Hobbes and Friedrich Nietzsche. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy. Prerequisite: major or minor in history or political science; or permission of instructor. 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,Sp 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 3 hours Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp 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-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours See course desription for HIST-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union. 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. INTL-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3200 History and Politics of Latin America. (even years) INTL-3210 History and Politics of East Asia –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3210 History and Politics of East Asia. (odd years) INTL-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East. INTL-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours See course desription for HIST-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe. (odd years) INTL-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3540 History and Politics of Africa. (even years) INTL-3650 International Relations –Fa 3 hours See course description for POLS-3650 International Relations. INTL-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World. INTL-4400 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior stu- dents for graduate study. Through readings and discussion, students explore classical writings on international relations and international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world. INTL-4500 Research in International Studies –Sp 3 hours Students will prepare and present a formal research project on a country, region, or significant international issue. Political Science POLS-2610 American National Government –Sp 3 hours Introductory study of the development and structure of the Constitution and the operation of our national political institutions. POLS-2620 American State and Local Government –Sp 3 hours The organization and function of states and their political subdivisions form the basis of study in this course. POLS-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours See course desription for HIST-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union. POLS-3100 PublicBudgeting –Fa 3 hours See course description for PUAD-3100 Public Budgeting. POLS-3190 Global Issues –Sp 3 hours See course description for INTL-3190 Global Issues. POLS-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3200 History and Politics of Latin America. (even years)