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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is identical in academic content and in assessment criteria to HIS 10, History of the Modern World, but adds a fourth compensatory hour to allow the instructor to work closely with students to assist them in developing a conceptual framework, effective note-taking techniques and written self-expression. Additional exercises and assignments will be used to consolidate knowledge and learning skills. This course will be opened only to students in ENG 01 and RDL 01. Class size will be limited to 30. Corequisite: ENG 01 or ENG 09 or RDL 01. Either HIS 10 or 11 - identical courses in different formats - is a prerequisite for all history courses.
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3.00 Credits
Four major River Valley civilizations-Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China; examination of the florescence and decline of Greek and Roman civilizations. Focus on significant achievements of each people, assessing their impact on contemporary cultures as well as their legacy to ours. Readings from religious texts, poetry, drama and philosophy. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Effects of major ideas, social and economic changes, political concepts and their impacts upon the society of the West during the Middle Ages. Emphasis on interaction of these aspects within the cultural context of medieval Europe. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Effects of major ideas in Western society from the 18th century in their political and cultural context. The revolutionary dynamic in democracy, romanticism and conservatism, changing situation of religion, role of women in modern society, socialism in 19th and communism in 20th centuries, interaction between philosophy and politics extending from idealism to existentialism, class conflict and social stability, racism and egalitarianism, scientism and irrationalism. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in American History raising issues related to values, ethics and morality. Ranging from the colonial period to the contemporary era, this course examines major concerns of the American people throughout their history and illustrates how ethical concerns persist throughout American History. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental concepts of the American experience that permeate our lives today, including puritanism, class consciousness, prejudice, violence, feminism, pragmatism. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Major developments in the foreign relations of the U.S., from the American Revolution to Vietnam, and their domestic and international effects. Emphasis on the policies of this century; evolution of the republic into a world power and the consequent tensions and crises. Origins and progress of efforts at international cooperation and peace. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the world scene since 1870, especially in the building of colonial empires in Africa, Asia and Latin America; the rivalries among the imperialist powers; the relationship of imperialism to World Wars I and II; the decline of colonialism; the rise of Soviet and Communist Chinese imperialism. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
China, Japan and Korea in the modern period; political and cultural institutions; structure of oriental societies; advances of the West and the effect of imperialism; industrialism, agrarian reforms; Communism; problems of the post-World War II period. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
The changing status of, and attitudes towards women from antiquity to 21st century America. A variety of historical materials are used to assess how women themselves and the image of women have changed. Analysis in historical perspective of feminine achievement and the dynamics of undertakings yet ahead. Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11.
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