COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
History
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312 History of Latin America (3) Major indigenous civi lizations; 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) Medieva l Europe from the fall of Rom e through the 14th century; emphasis on the church, theological deve lopment, political institutions , society, literatu re and economics of the period. Offered alternate years. 318 Studies in Modern Europe (1-3) Thematic and period studies in 16th through 20th centu1y Europe including: Age of Revolutions, Age of Ideologies, Enlightenment, Industrialization, Holo- caust, and Global Interdependence. 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, militaI)', diplo- matic and political areas. 321 History of the Christian Church (3) A historical sun•ey of Church histOI)' from Pentecost to the present. Emphasis given to leading personali- ties and movements within the Church. Offered fa ll semester. 323 Ancient Greece (3) HistOI)' of Ancient Greece from the Minoan-Mycenaean cu ltures to the Hellenistic period; emphasis on the literature, religion , art and modes of
Social Science Secondary Teaching Credential
Lion, 20th centwy wars and an expan- sive economy in shaping the Ame1ican mind and American international rela- tions. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Meets the requirements for United States Constitution for Cal ifor- nia teacher certification. 210 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 Hist01y 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 Ci,~I 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 contempora1y times; emphasis on social, intellectual , religious and political developments. 306 Studies in British History (3) Period and thematic studies in British histmy 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 ci11lization; the Ame1ican Rev- olution; growth of political, economic, social and religious institutions to 1800. 308 American Democracy, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1800-1877 (3) Nationalism and the growth of sec- tionalism reform movements; Mani- fest Destiny; disruption of American democracy, Civil War and political reconstruction to I877. 310 Social and Intellectual History of the United States (3) Social impact of westward expansion, immigration , industrialization , urban- ization and cultmal pluralism combined with major intellectual ideas instrumen- tal in the shaping of Ame1ican society. Prerequisite: 200. Alternate years.
Chair: Dieu-ich Buss, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: D. Buss, Wilshire Associate Professor: Lind OBJECTIVES
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. Tlwse students interested in a teaching credential slwuld be advised that all single subject /Jiaching credentia I prograins are und.ergaing revision. Consult the Education Depmtinent for details on cunent programs. Humanities Major/History Concentration The Department of HistOI)' offers a HistOI)' concentration for the Humani- ties major (see Humanities section for specifics). It is basically a minor in His- tory, but more flexibility is possible tl1rough department advisement. Minor A History Minor 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 100 West and the World (4) Highlights in the deve lopment of World civilization with an overview of Western , As ian, 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. 10OIP 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. 11 0 Perspectives on Western Civilization (1-2) Introduction to historical interpreta- tion with reference to Christian understandings of hi sto1y A discus- sion class is required along with this course. For clarification contact the History Department. 200 United States History (4) Geograph ical expansion and develofr ment of the United States from its colo- nial foundations to present. Assessment of influence of Puritans, colonial experi- ence, the industrialization, urbaniza-
The department objectives are to increase the general knowledge in and understanding of history, to encour- age analytical thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the rela- tionship 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 phys ical geography are urged to take phys ical science and geography survey IOI. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor ofArts degree in History is offered upon completion of the uni- versity baccalaureate and major req uirements. The history major requires the comp letion of 30 units beyond the general education requirement, 24 of which must be upper division including 327, 480 or 490 and 491. Political Science 200 is required as a supporting course. Con- centration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: Asian Civi lization, Civilization of the Ameri- cas or European Civilization. History majors preparing for grad- uate school should include a foreign 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 desire to do a year- long independent research project under an individual professor, culminat- ing in an honors thesis. Students who a.re a few units short of senior standing maypetition the chairman for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 units of upper division history. History majors with a departmental CPA of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all his- tory major requirements: the program will count as six units of work (see 490, 491). A HistOI)' Department Honors Award (monetary prize) will be given annually for the outstanding thesis.
thought of the period. 324 Roman History (3)
Rom.an history from its beginning to the fall of the Empi re; 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,
The Asian Americans. 327 Historiography (3)
Philosophies and problems of histmy; historical methodology. Development of the historical discipline and intro- duction to research and writing.
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