2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 241 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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 and 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-3730 American Political Thought –Fa 3 hours Survey and examination of the course of political thought in the American colonies and the United States from the 1600s to current times. Includes special attention to American Founders and the rise of political liberalism in the thought of Woodrow Wilson. Crosslisted as POLS or HIST. (even years) 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-4300 Great Books in History and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will require the student to read a single classic work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD, or HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture (odd years) 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-4620 Church and State in America –Fa 3 hours This course examines the historical, political, theoretical, and legal relationship between church and state in America. Particular attention will be paid to the American founding and changing perceptions of church and state over time. (odd years) HIST-4700 Research in American History –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. 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. 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-3300 3 hours Modern Church History: Reformation to the Present –Sp This course examines the institutional, intellectual and external contextual aspects of the church from the period immediately following the Reformation to the present. Specifically the course will study the external and internal developments of the Christian Church in this period. (odd years) HIST-3310 American Church History –Sp 3 hours A survey of major trends, ideas and individuals in the history of the church in America from the 1600s to the present, including the theological roots of American theology. Special attention will be given to the Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, the rise of the Social Gospel and theological liberalism. (odd years) HIST-3400 History of American Foreign Policy –Fa 3 hours American statesmen have defended the principles of their government and the rights of American citizens in a world of empires and nation-states. This course provides an overview of controversies over independence and imperialism, modern tyranny and regime change, which have marked U.S. foreign policy from the founding to the present day. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture. (even years) Course Descriptions | HIST-3120 – HIST-4900