COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
History
•••• ••••• •• • • •••••••• • •••
31 0Social and Intellectual History of the United States (3) Social impact of westward expansion , immigration, industrial ization, urban- ization and cultural pluralism com- bined wit h major intellectual ideas instrumental in the shaping of Ameri- can society. Prerequisite: 200. AJ1er- nate years. 312 History of Latin Amer ica (3) Major indigenous ci1 lizations; conquest bySpain and Portugal; colonial institu- tions and culture; wars of independence, political, economic and social develop- menlS to the present, including the role of the United States in the region. 313 Medieval History (3) Medieva l Europe from the fall of Rome through the 14th century; emphasis on the church , theological deve lopment , political inst itutions, society, literature and economics of the period. Offered alternate years. 318 Studies in Modern Europe (1-3) Thematic and period stud ies in 16th tl1rough 20th centUJ)' Europe including: Age of Revolutions, Age of Ideologies, Enlightenment, Industrialization, Holo- caust, and Global Interdependence . May be repeated with differem focus. 320 The American Presidency (3) HisLOrical development of the office of the presidency; forma l and infor- mal powers of th e President in execu- tive legislative, judicial, military, dipl o- matic and political areas. 321 History of the Christian Church (3) A historical survey of Church history fr om Pente cos t to the present. Emphasis given to leading personali- ties and moveme nt s within th e Church. Offered fa ll semester. 323 Ancient Greece (3) Hiswry of Ancient Greece fr om the Minoan-Myce naean cultures Lo th e Hellenistic period; emphasis on the li terature, religion, art and modes of
History Secondary Teaching Credential
200 United States History (4) Growt h and de ve lopment of th e United States from its colonial foun- dations to presen t. Assessment of influence of Puritans, colonial experi- ence, the Constitution, national and sectional tensions. Civi l War, immi- gration, industrialization , urban iza- tion, 20th cenlUJ1' wars and an expan- sive economy in shaping the Ameri- can mind and American international relations. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Meets the require- menlS for United Stales Constitution for California teacher certification. 210Perspectives on American History (1-2) Topics on the influence of Christian- ityin shaping theAmerican mind. 300 The Black American Experience (3) An hi sto rical examination of th e black's experience beginning with the African kingdoms, slave u-ade, slavery in the New World , emancipation dur- ing the Civi l War , and the search and su-uggle for equali ty, LO the present. 304 Ancient Near East (3) Astudy of the cul1ure of the Anciem Near East with emphasis on history, litera1ure, religion and the modes of thought. Auention is given to cultural preparation for the biblical fa itl1. 305 English History (3) Survey of Briti sh history from th e Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary times; emphasis on social, intellectual, religious and political developmems. 306 Studies in British History (3) Period and thematic studies in British hiswry LO include: Tudor-Stuart Eng- land, Vicwri an 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) Seulemen l and growth of the Anglo- American ci11lization; theAmerican Rev- olution; growth of political, economic, social and religious institutions to 1800. 308 Amer ican Democracy , Civil Wa r and Reconstruction , 1800-1877 (3) Nationali sm and the growth of sec- tionalism reform movements; Mani- fest Destiny; disruption of American democracy, Civi l War and poli1ical reconstruction LO 1877.
Chair: Dietrich Buss, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: 0. Buss, Wilshire Associate Professor: Lind OBJECTIVES
The History Department in coop- eration with th e Education Depan- ment provides a secondary teaching program in Hiswry. The general edu- cation requirement fo r United States hisw,y is Hi sto11• 200 and Psychology 200 for the Bel1a11oral Science require- ment. Political Science 200 is required as a supporti ve co urse . Required courses are History 327,403 and 480. Options exist for the fo llowing areas: three units from each of th ese: Hisl011' 307, 308, 401,402; Histo,y 304, 312,400; Hisw,y 33 1, 332, 440; also 6 unilS from each of these areas: Histo,y 313, 321, 323, 324, 422, 430; HistOJ)' 305, 306, 318, 420, 424. Education courses required are: 300, 330, 425, 435, 450, 452. Studem Teaching is generally done the semester follm11ng graduation. Humanities Major/History Concentration The Deparrn1ent of History offers a HisLOJ)' concenu·ation for the Humani- ties major (see Humanities section for specifics). It is basicallya minor in His- wry , but more nexibility is possible through department ad11semenl. Minor A Histo1y Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units beyond the general education requiremenlS, 12of which must be upper division. The student is advised LO take at least 12 units in one area of cpncemration. COURSES 100 West and the World (4) HighlighlS in the developmelll of West- ern civilization from ilS foundations in the ancient Middle East LO tl1e present. Exami nation of the cultural contribu- tions made in the arlS, sciences, govern- ment and religion and tl1eir influence on the history of the Western World. Three hours lecture , one hour discussion. Alternate route for meeting History I00 requi rement is Human ities 230. Fee:S5. 10OIP West and the World (4) Comem of Histo1y I00, but specifically designed for the international or minor- ity student wi1h special emphasis on crosscultural aspeCIS of ci11lization from an international perspective. Fee: S5. 110 Perspectives on Western Civilization (1-2) Introduction to hiswrical interpreta- tion with reference Lo Chri sti an understandings of hi sl011'·
The department objecti ves are to increase the general knowledge in and understanding of hi swry, lO encour- age analytical thinking in dealing with hisLOrical problems, including the rela- tionship of Christianity LO culture, to enhance proficiency in research and writi ng, and to stimulate interest in the reading of literature bearing on the discipline. Offerings in geographyare 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 phys ical geography are urged to take physical science and geographysurvey IO I. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Arts degree in Histo,y is offered upon completion of the uni- versity bacca laureate and major requir eme nts. The hi sto ry major requires the completion of 30 units beyo nd the genera l educat ion requ irement, 24 of which must be upper division including 327, 480 or 490 and 491. Poli tical Science 200 is requ ired as a supporting course. Con- centration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: As ian Civi li zation, Civilization of the Ameri- cas or European Civi li zation. Hiswrymajors preparing fo r grad- uate sc hool should include a fo reign language in their program with advice of the department. Other programs available include: History Honors Program This program is designed for senior history majors who desi re LO do a year- long independen l resea rch proj ect under an indi11dual professor, culminat- ing in an honors thesis. Students who are a few uni ts short of senior standing may petition the chai ,man for admi ssion in10 th e Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 uniL5 of upper di11sion hisLOry. History majors 111th a departmemal GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors wi ll be required Lo meet al l his- wry major requirements: the program 1111l count as six un i IS of work (see 490, 491) . A Hi story Department Honors Award (monetary prize ) will be given annuallyfor the oulStanding th esis.
thought of the period. 324 Roman History (3)
Roman history from its beginning LO the fall of the Empire; Rome's pan in the preparation of the Mediterranean world for the spread of Christianity; Rome 's contributions to Western civi- liza tion. Offered alternate years. 325 Themes in American History (3) Sections offered each year on such wpics as: The American South , The American West , Women in America, The Asian Americans.
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker