2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 245 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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) 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. 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) HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses on art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-3310 Music History I –Fa 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. HLMU-3320 Music History II –Sp 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from the 1580s to the present time. Course Descriptions | HIST-3210 – HLMU-3320