the post-reconstruction era to the present. Various topics include industrialization, World War I and II, the Great Depression, and the growth of the United States into a twenty-first century world power.
the United States constitution and its interpretation as demonstrated by the decisions of the Supreme Court.
HIST 4422 History of Christianity H, L, 3 credit hours
HIST 2211 Western Civilization I H, L, 3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the history of the professing Christian church from apostolic times to the present, including major movements, outstanding individuals, and the relationship of the church to its society. The church’s past actions, decisions, figures, heritages, communities, perceptions, and convictions continue to inform and nurture the perspectives and predispositions of the church today. This class will observe the Christian church’s trajectory through history with a view toward deriving meaning and relevant insight for today. LINGUISTICS LING 4322 Linguistics MISS 4322 Linguistics L, Ct, 3 credit hours This course is an introduction to linguistics and linguistic theory. It is specifically designed to provide a basic understanding of linguistics and practice with some of its applications to students who are not linguists, but who realize the need for familiarity with the fundamentals of linguistic theory in order to help them practice their vocation.
This course examines study of the foundations of the modern world from the first civilizations through the 18th century. Topics include Western and non-Western classical civilizations, the Middle Ages, and the age of absolutism.
HIST 2222 Western Civilization II H, L, 3 credit hours
This course studies the development of the Western world and its institutions and ideas from the nineteenth century to the present. The student will be challenged to consider the positive and negative impact of Western thinking and to formulate a sense of personal responsibility within society.
HIST 2311 NYS History: An Overview H, L, 3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to study the cultural, political, and economic foundations of New York State and its people. Special emphasis is upon an ever-evolving historical and multi-level economic base and policy, and its impact across the state; the development of a strong state government; the state’s influence at the national level; and the state's growing involvement in the global marketplace. HIST 3122 Intertestamental History & Literature B, H, L, 3 credit hours Beginning where the Old Testament ends, this course surveys the history of God’s people, the Jews, until the time of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Interrupted by only a brief interlude of independence, the Jews lived under continuous subjection, first by the Persians, then the Greeks, and finally the Romans. The literature of this period, though non-canonical, is vast. Selections from the primary sources will be read in English translation to develop an understanding of the history and theological interpretation of the time. HIST 3322 Constitutional Law and American Government H, L, 3 credit hours This course is a historical and in-depth case study approach to the great issues of today including political, social, economic, and religious issues impacting American society. The course will examine how they are framed by
LING 4422 Sociolinguistics MISS 4422 Sociolinguistics L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to sociolinguistics, the study of the relationship between language and society. We will look at language variation and how such variation constructs and is constructed by identity and culture. An exploration of attitudes and ideologies about these varieties will be of particular importance to understanding this relationship. We will also consider some of the educational, political, and social repercussions of these sociolinguistic facts.
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