COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Social Science Secondary Teaching Credential
205IP West and the World (4) Content of History 100, but specifically designed for the international or minor ity student with special emphasis on crosscultural aspects of civilization from an international perspective. Fee: $8. 215 Perspectives on Western Clvllizatlon (1-2) Introduction to historical interpreta tion with reference to Christian understandings of history. A discuY sion class is required along with this course. For clarification contact the History Department 300 The Black American Experience (3) An historical examination of the black's experience beginning with the African kingdoms, slave trade, slavery in the New World, emancipation dur ing the Civil War, and the search and struggle for equality, to the present 304 Ancient Near East (3) 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 . 305 English History (3) Survey of British history from the Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary times; emphasis on social, intellectual, religious and political developments. 306 Studies In British History (3) Period and thematic studies in British history to include: Tudor-Stuart Eng land, Victorian England, Empire and Commonwealth, Religious History of England, British Politics and the Eng lish Middle Class. 307 The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607-1800 (3) Settlement and growth of the Anglo American civilization; the American Re\" olution; growth of political, economic, social and religious institutions to 1800. 308 American Democracy, Clvll War and Reconstruction, 1800·18TT (3) Nationalism and the growth of sec tionalism reform movements; Mani fest Destiny; disruption of American democracy , Civil War and political reconstruction to 1877. 310 Social and Intellectual History of the United States (3) Social impact of westward expansion, immigration, industrialization, urban ization and cultural pluralism combined with major intellectual ideas instrumen tal in the shaping of American society. Prerequisite: 105. Alternate years.
312 History of Latin America (3) Major indigenous civilizations; conquest by Spain and Portugal; colonial institu tions and culture; wars of independence, political, economic and social develop ments to the present, including the role of the United States in the region. 313 Medieval History (3) Medieval Europe from the fall of Rome through the 14th century; emphasis on the church, theological development, political institutions, society, literature and economics of the period. Offered alternate years. 318 Studies In Modem Europe (1-3) Thematic and period studies in 16th through 20th century Europe includ ing: Age of Revolutions, Age of Ideologies, Enlightenment, Industrial ization, Holocaust, and Global Inter dependence . May be repeated with different focus. 320 The American Presidency (3) Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and infor mal powers of the President in execu tive legislative, judicial, military, diplo matic and political areas. 321 History of the Christian Church (3) A historical survey of Church history from Pentecost to the present. Emphasis given to leading personali ties and movements within the Church. Offered fall semester. 323 Ancient Greece (3) History of Ancient Greece from the Minoan-Mycenaean cultures to the Hellenistic period; emphasis on the literature, religion, art and modes of
328 Introduction to Public History (3) A survey of the applications of histori cal concepts and skills outside of acad emic settings, including the areas of cultural resource management, public policy, business, information manage ment, museum studies, editing and community/ family history. Prerequi sites: 105 and 205. people. Readings in records of histori cal, literary and cultural importance. 331 Great Asian Clvlllzatlons (3) Survey of lndo-Aryan, Chinese and Japanese civilizations from ancient times to the present, stressing the reli gio-philosophical developments and their impact upon culture. 332 Studies In Asian Clvlllzatlons (3) In-depth study of specific regions of Asia; one or more sections offered every year in such areas as: Modern India, Pacific Rim Nations, Modern Japan , and Modern China. May be repeated with a different focus. Pre requisite: 205. 340 French Clvlllzatlon and Culture (3) Typical aspects of French civilization and the significant historical events and major contributions of the French people. Reading in records of histori cal, literary and cultural importance. 350 Great Western Political Thinkers (3) A study of selected political theorists. Emphasis on such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Church Fathers, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Luther, Calvin, Hobbes , Locke , Burke, Bentham, Marx, Niebuhr and others. Readings in primary sources. Prerequisite: HiY tory 105, 205 or Political Science 205. 360 Economic History of the United States (3) 330 German Civilization and Culture (3) Typical aspects of German civilization and the significant historical events and major contributions of the German L2.
The History Department in cooper ation with the Education Department provides a program leading to the Social Science Secondary Teaching Credential. For specifics on the Sec ondary Social Science program contact the History Department directly. This program prepares students to teach history, government, geogra phy and economics in California high schools. Humanities Ma/or/History Concentration The Department of History offers a History concentration for the Humani ties major (see Humanities section for specifics) . It is basically a minor in HiY tory, but more flexibility is possible through department advisement Minor A History Minar is offered with the completion of 18 units beyond the general education requirements, 12 of which must be upper division . The student is advised to take at least 12 units in one area of concentration. COURSES 105 United States History (4) Geographical expansion and develop ment of the United States from its colo nial foundations to present Assessment of influence of Puritans, colonial experi ence, the industrialization, urbaniza tion, 20th century wars and an expan sive economy in shaping the American mind and American international rela tions. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Meets the requirements for United States Constitution for Califor nia teacher certification. 115 Perspectives on American History (1 ·2) Topics on the influence of Christian ity in shaping the American mind. A discussion class is required along with this course. For clarification contact the History Department 205 West and the World (4) Highlights in the development of World civilization with an overview of Western , Asian, African and Latin American civilizations. Examination of comparative cultural contributions made in the arts , sciences, govern ment and religions. Includes regional geographic studies. Three hours lec ture, one hour discussion . Fee: $8.
thought of the period. 324 Roman History (3)
Roman history from its beginning to the fall of the Empire; Rome 's part in the preparation of the Mediterranean world for the spread of Christianity; Rome's contributions to Western civi lization. Offered alternate years. 325 Themes In American History (3) Sections offered each year on such topics as: the American South, the American West, Women in America,
Growth and development of the American economy from the Colonial period to contemporary times. Emphasis on such dynamic factors as political, social, legal , technological and international developments affecting changes in agriculture, trany portation, communication , com merce, industry and finance . 370 Teaching Assistant Preparation (1) Institution and practice in general and specific methods of teaching as an assistant to professors of large classes. Taught jointly by instructors from the Education and History Departments.
the Asian Americans. 327 Historiography (3)
Philosophies and problems of history; historical methodology. Development of the historical discipline and intro duction to research and writing.
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