2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Geography (GEO) GEO-3040 3 hours History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada –Sp This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical history along with a discussion of major prime ministers who served in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec, membership in the European Union, and the ongoing structural changes to government. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, and POLS. (even years) GEO-3080 History of Russia and Eastern Europe –Fa 3 hours The course will cover not only Soviet history but also 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 GEO-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. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Sp 3 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the present. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) GEO-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. GEO-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) GEO-3510 3 hours World Regional Geography —Western Hemisphere –Fa Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. GEO-3520 3 hours World Regional Geography — Eastern Hemisphere –Sp 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-4440 Special Topics-Geography 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. GEO-4920 1–3 hours Independent Study in Geography 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. General Social Science (GSS) GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course serves as an introductory study of America’s constitution and political institutions, with emphases on political participation, political culture, and public policy. (Fee: $5) GSS-1350 Career Options –Sp 1 hour The course is designed to help students understand the connection between their chosen major and possible career aspirations. Skills, interests, values, and an appreciation for a biblical view of work are all critical parts of identifying a potential vocation. To aid students as they create a Career Map, this course will use valid, proven asessments and expose students to professionals in a variety of fields. (Fee $60) GSS-3630 4 hours Data Analysis and Research Methodology –Fa, Sp This course will train social science students in the use of statistical techniques that range from central tendency through bivariate regression, and it introduces students to the primary issues of research methodology, which includes levels of measurement, sampling, internal and external validity, and reliability. Students must also master the use of one piece of statistical software. Prerequisite: students must have satisfied Cedarville’s mathematics proficiency requirement before enrolling in GSS-3630. GSS-3640 3 hours Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning –Fa, Sp This is a course designed to introduce the students in the social sciences to qualitative, nonstatistical research methods. It includes qualitative, nonstatistical research methods. It includes qualitative research design, literature review, the interpretation of qualitative data, ethnographic methodology, proper methods of observation, interviewing and coding, testing the reliability of data, triangulation, and applying objective criteria to data. Included is an actual research project based on the material in the course. GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course satisfies the statistics and research methodology requirements for several social science majors at Cedarville University. The goals of the course are to introduce students to descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and methods and to familiarize them with quantitative methodology within the social sciences. GSS-3810,3820 1 hour each Clinical Teaching in the Social Sciences –Fa, Sp Practical, off-campus, one credit hour experience in which a student is assigned to assist an secondary education instructor in the preparation of tests and quizzes, grading, research, and other teaching responsibilities. A student will be expected to participate for 30 clock hours for each semester hour of credit. A student may arrange to do either of the following with the director of this experience in their discipline: 1. One 30-hour experience for two different semesters. 2. A 60-hour experience for one semester. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program . GSS-4810 Policy Formation –Fa 3 hours A core course of the D.C. Semester focusing on policy formation and encouraging appropriate appreciation for and analysis of that process from a biblically informed perspective. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the D.C. Semester program. GSS-4820 Biblical Principles and Governance –Fa 3 hours A core course of the D.C. Semester focusing on biblical principles related to the role of government, the responsibilities of citizens, and the evaluation of critical issues within the political system. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the D.C. Semester program. Page 268 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GEO-3040 – GSS-4820 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT