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Department of History and Geography

FACULTY

Professor: Iwata Associate Professors: D. Buss (chairman), Wilshire, Young Assistant Professor: A. Carden

Objectives: Department objectives are to increase the general knowledge in and understanding of history, to encourage analytical thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the relationship 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 physical geography are urged to take Physical Science and Geography Survey 101. HISTORY Department Major: 30 units, of which 24 must be upper division beyond the general education requirements including 327, 480, or 490 and 491. Political Science 200 is required as a supporting course. Concentration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: Asian Civilization, Civilization of the Americas or European Civilization. History majors preparing for graduate school should include a foreign language in _their program with advice of department. Department Minor: 18 units beyond the general education requirements, of which 12 must be upper division. The student is advised to take at least 12 units in one area of concentration. Minors may be structured in connection with the humanities and social science majors. See the descriptions of the respective departments for particulars . It is recommended that those seeking a teaching credential will fulfill the requirements in history from the following courses: 312, 402, 403, 410, 424. Histon; Honors Program: This program is designed for senior history majors who desire to undertake a year-long independent research project under an individual professor, culminating in an honors theses. Students with a few units short of senior standing may petition the chairperson for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 units of upper division history. History majors with a departmental grade point average of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all history major requirements: the program will count as six units of work (see 490, 491). A History Department Honors Award (monetary prize) will be given annually for the outstanding thesis. MAJOR IN AMERICAN STUDIES The rich diversity of American life throughout its history provides the central focus for American Studies. The American Studies curriculum has been designed with careful concern for flexibility, offering the student a wide variety of choices. Those who wish a broad interdisciplinary study of American culture, institutions and society will especially appreciate the major. In particular, the major is directed toward producing a specialist in the field of American civilization. Through the basic core required of all students in the major, a firm grounding in the social, intellectual, political, religious, and literary life of the nation is provided. Additionally, the program encourages objective and critical thinking in a context of Christian values and commitment. The wide exposure which this major offers will be particularly significant in preparation for the ministry, law, teaching, journalism, and graduate study. Major requirements: 30 units beyond the general education requirement of which 24 must be upper division. 12 units of history from the following: 307, 308, 310 (required), 320, 322, 360, 401, 402 (required), 405 . 18 units to be taken from the following: History 210; Geography (North America) 310; Communication 340; Economics 201; English 360 (required); Intercultural Studies 321, 467; Philosophy 404; Political Science 200 (required), 320, 400, 405, 406; Sociology 320, 342, 346, 362. Other courses may be included with the consent of the department. 100 THE WEST AND THE WORLD (4) include: History and the Biblical Record; Shapers of the Highlights in the development of Western Civilization Western Heritage; Turning Points in History. from its foundations in the ancient Middle East to the 200 UNITED STATES HISTORY (4) present. Examination of the cultural contributions made Growth and development of United States from its in the arts, sciences, government, and religion and their colonial foundations to present. Assessment of influence influence on the history of the Western World. Three of Puritans, colonial experience, national and sectional hours lecture, one hour discussion. tensions. Civil War, immigration, industrialization, 110 THEMES IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION (2) urbanization, twentieth century wars, and an expansive Special topics and themes in Western civilization to

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