Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Fee: $12. Credit(s): 3.
Courses Geography (HGEO)
HIST 215 - Perspectives on World Civilizations Introduction to historical interpretation with reference to Christian understandings of history. Note(s): For clarification contact the Department of History and Political Science. Credit(s): 1 - 2. HIST 290 - Research Methods in History Required course for history majors. Introduces students to the discipline of history, to reading historical primary and secondary sources, to the steps of a quality research project, and to writing a research paper. Books on the methodology will be used, and one longer book on topics chosen by the instructor. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Should be taken in the sophomore year or as close to that as possible for transfer students. Credit(s): 3. HIST 300 - The Black American Experience An historical examination of the black’s experience beginning with the African kingdoms, slave trade, slavery in the New World, emancipation during the Civil War, and the search and struggle for equality, to the present. Credit(s): 3. HIST 304 - Ancient Near East A study of the culture of the Ancient Near East with emphasis on history, literature, religion and the modes of thought. Attention is given to cultural preparation for the biblical faith. Credit(s): 3. HIST 305 - English History Survey of British history from the Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary times; emphasis on social, intellectual, religious and political developments. Credit(s): 3. HIST 306 - Studies in British History Period and thematic studies in British history to include: Tudor- Stuart England, Victorian England, Empire and Commonwealth, Religious History of England, British Politics and the English Middle Class. Credit(s): 3. HIST 307 - The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607-1800 Settlement and growth of the Anglo-American civilization; the American Revolution; growth of political, economic, social and religious institutions to 1800. Credit(s): 3. HIST 308 - American Democracy, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1800-1877 Nationalism and the growth of sectionalism reform movements; Manifest Destiny; disruption of American democracy, Civil War and political reconstruction to 1877. Credit(s): 3. HIST 310 - Social and Intellectual History of the United States Social impact of westward expansion, immigration, industrialization, urbanization and cultural pluralism combined with major intellectual ideas instrumental in the shaping of American society. Credit(s): 3. HIST 312 - History of Latin America Major indigenous civilizations; conquest by Spain and Portugal; colonial institutions and culture; wars of independence, political, economic and social developments to the present, including the role of the United States in the region. Credit(s): 3.
HGEO 301 - Cultural Geography World cultural regions; study of cultural forces and their interaction with the physical environment to produce the varieties of cultural landscape: population distribution, general land use, settlement pattern, transportation and communication; attention given to contemporary environmental concerns. Credit(s): 3. HGEO 310 - Studies in Geography Continental areas studies by regions emphasizing physical, cultural, economic and historical dimensions which give geographic personality to individual regions and nations, or thematic topics such as globalization, demography, human rights or other topics. Note(s): One or more sections offered each year in areas such as Latin America, North American, Europe, Africa and Asia. May be repeated with different content (section title). Credit(s): 3.
History (HIST)
HIST 107 - United States History Geographical expansion and development of the United States from its colonial foundations to present. Assessment of influence of Puritans, colonial experience, the industrialization, urbanization, 20th century wars and an expansive economy in shaping the American mind and American international relations. Note(s): Meets the requirements for credited States Constitution for California teacher certification. Credit(s): 3. HIST 108 - United States History to 1865 A survey of U.S. History from the time of European settlement, to the colonial period, to independence from Britain, the formation of the republic and the constitution, the issues of the early 1800s, and the Civil War. Note(s): Meets the United States Constitution requirements for California teacher certification. Credit(s): 3. HIST 109 - United States History Since 1865 A survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction, to the gilded age and progressive era, to the world wars, the cold war, and the present age. Major Supreme Court cases will be covered as will social and ethnic issues. Credit(s): 3. HIST 115 - Perspectives on American History Topics on the influence of Christianity in shaping the American mind. A discussion class is required along with this course. Credit(s): 1 - 2. HIST 207 - World Civilizations I Highlights in the development of World civilization with an overview of Western, Asian, African and Latin American civilizations to 1500. Examination of comparative cultural contributions made in the arts, sciences, government and religions. Includes regional geographic studies. Fee: $12. Credit(s): 3. HIST 208 - World Civilizations II Highlights in the development of World civilization with an overview of Western, Asian, African and Latin American civilizations since 1500. Examination of comparative cultural contributions made in the arts, sciences, government and religions. Includes regional geographic studies. Lecture/Lab
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