Department of History and Geography
FACULTY
Associate Professors: D. Buss (chairperson) , J. Crawford Assistant Professor: A. Carden
Objectives: Department objectives are to increase the general knowledge in and understanding of history, to encourage analytical thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the relationship of Christianity to culture, to enhance proficiency in research and writing, and to stimulate interest in the reading of literature bearing on the discipline . Offerings in geography are designed to develop understanding of and appreciation for the physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasis is on regional studies. Those interested in acquiring a background in physical geography are urged to take Physical Science and Geography Survey 101. HISTORY Department Major: 30 units , of which 24 must be upper division beyond the general education requirements including 327, 480, or 490 and 491. Political Science 200 is required as a supporting course . Concentration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: Asian Civilization , Civilization of the Americas, or European Civilization. History majors preparing for graduate school should include a foreign language in their program with advice of department Department Minor: 18 units beyond the general education requirements , of which 12 must be upper division. The student is advised to take at least 12 units in one area of concentration . It is recommended that those seeking a teaching credential will fulfill the requirements in history from the following courses: 312, 402, 404, 410, 423, 424. History Honors Program: This program is designed for senior history majors who desire to undertake a year-long independent research project under an individual professor, culminating in an honors theses. Students with a few units short of senior standing may petition the chairperson for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 units of upper division history. History majors with a departmental grade point average of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all history major requirements: the program will count as six units of work (see 490, 491) . A History Department Honors Award (monetary prize) will be given annually for the outstanding thesis. MAJOR IN AMERICAN STUDIES The rich diversity of American life throughout its history provides the central focus for American Studies. The American Studies curriculum has been designed with careful concern for flexibility, offering the student a wide variety of choices. Those who wish a broad interdisciplinary study of American culture, institutions, and society will especially appreciate the major. In particular, the major is directed toward producing an "expert" in the field of American civilization. Through the basic core required of all students in the major, a firm grounding in the social , intellectual , political, religious, and literary life of the nation is provided. Additionally, the program encourages objective and critical thinking in a context of Christian values and commitment. The wide exposure which this major offers will be particularly significant in preparation for the ministry, law, teaching, journalism and graduate study. Major requirements: 30 units beyond the general education requirement of which 24 must be upper division. 12 units of history from the following: 307, 308, 310 (required) , 319, 320, 360, 401, 402 (required) , 405. 18 units to be taken from the following: History 210; Geography (North America) 310; Communication 340; Economics 201; English 360 (required) ; lntercultural Studies 467; Philosophy 404; Political Science 301 (required) , 320, 400, 405, 406; Sociology 320, 342, 346, 362. Other courses may be included with the consent of the department.
200 UNITED STATES HISTORY (4) Growth and development of United States from its colonial foundations to present. Assessment of influence of Puritans, colonial experience, national and sectional tensions. Civil War, immigration, industrialization , urbanization, twentieth century wars, and an expansive economy in shaping the American mind and American international relations. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. 210 THEMES IN AMERICAN HISTORY (2) Sections offered each semester in such areas as: Puritan Influence on America, The American West, The Immigration
100 THE WEST AND THE WORLD (4) Key factors and historical developments in the formation of Western World culture. Contemporary world examined through its foundations in Near Eastern, Greek, Roman, Germanic, Iberian, and American contributions. Influence on non-Western civilizations upon Western culture. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion . llO HISTORY AND THE BIBLICAL RECORD (2) Comparative study of the flow of secular and biblical history from the origin of the world to the present, with attention to projections of the future.
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