2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2008–09 Cedarville University 233 HIST-3080 – HLMU-2100 HIST-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours This course will cover not only Soviet history but also the major events of Russian history up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Soviet history will be studied in detail, with attention given to the development of non-Russian peoples in the empire. The political, economic, social, and foreign policy aspects of Soviet history will all be covered, emphasizing Perestroika and the Soviet collapse. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. 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. 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 –Sp 3 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-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, international studies, or political science. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) HIST-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Fa 3 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the present. May be credited to geography, history, international studies, or political science. Crosslised as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) HIST-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Sp 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. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) 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. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) HIST-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe– Sp 3 hours This overview course will cover the geography, history, politics, and international relations of Eastern Europe from prehistory to the present. While special attention will be given to the religious and ethnic conflict, the course will also cover the region’s social histories, economic, gender, and class issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) HIST-3250 3 hours History and Politics of Central & South Asia –Fa This overview course will cover geography, history, politics, and international relations of Central and South Asia to the present. While special attention will be given to religious and ethnic conflict, the course will also cover the region’s social histories, economic, gender, and class issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (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 Japethitic peoples of Africa, and trace their histories to the modern day. Special emphasis will be given to the problems of slavery, colonialism, socialisam, Islam, de-colonization, corruption, poverty, AIDS, tropical diseases, and women’s issues. This class should not be taken by freshmen. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) HIST-3710 3 hours History of Political Thought I: Ancient Through Medieval –Fa 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. Crosslisted as HIST or POLS. Prerequisite: major or minor in history or political science or permission of instructor. HIST-3720 3 hours History of Political Thought II: Modern & Contemporary –Sp Study of the development of political thought in the late medieval 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.. Crosslisted as HIST or POLS. 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. Crosslisted as HIST or SOC. HIST-4050 3 hours Issues in International Diplomacy –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. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, or POLS. 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. HIST-4440 Special Topics-History 1-3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. HIST-4700 Research in American History –Fa, Sp 3 hours HIST-4710 Research in European History –Sp 3 hours HIST-4720 Research in Asian History 3 hours All majors are required to take either HIST-4700, HIST-4710, or HIST-4720. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: major or minor in history. (Fee: $100) HIST-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in History Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Music History (HLMU) HLMU-2100 2 hours Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture –Fa Survey of jazz as an American art form, as a representative of both Western and non-Western practices, that now make up our American multi-culture, and as the primary vehicle for the realization of improvisation within that multi-culture. Acquaints the student of music with jazz styles and the major figures in jazz history and assists in the discovery of jazz influence upon all other American music, both classical and popular. Prerequisites: THMU- 1220 Music Theory II; THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. (even years)