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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes the European backgrounds of American exploration and colonization It is a study of the political, social and economic conditions which brought about the American Revolution; the drafting of the Constitution, western expansion and the confl ict of two civilizations - the industrial North versus the agricultural South Outside readings are required
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to be a general survey of the history of the United States from 1877 to the present The purpose of this course is to provide a broad understanding of the events which have contributed to the position of the United States in the world today
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the historical, cultural, and political highlights of civilized society from its origins in the ancient near east to the era of the scientifi c revolution While particular emphasis is placed upon western (European) history, consideration will be given to other cultures, especially those of the Middle East, Far East, and Indian subcontinent (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the historical, cultural, and political highlights from the period of scientifi c revolution and age of discovery to the present While particular emphasis is placed upon the development of modern political, social, and economic ideologies of the west and their impact upon world history, consideration will also be given to other cultures and their contributions to world developments Both World Civilization I and World Civilization II present a comparison of the world views and values of the Western and the non-Western worlds (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of North American Indians throughout history The course will cover the origins and distribution of various North American Indian cultures prior to European contact; cultural changes resulting from white contact ranging from the Columbian period to the present; the role of federal Indian policies; and the relationship between American Indians and states, with an emphasis on South Dakota Outside reading required (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the social, political, and economic changes that occurred during the approximate one thousand years after the fall of the Roman Empire Topics also include Byzantine and Islamic Civilization, the role of the church and religion, and state-building in western Europe (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary cultural studies course seeks to enhance students' understanding of the complex historical and cultural forces that helped to shape western culture in the fi rst half of the 20th century In particular, it explores how the massive advances in the natural sciences both affected and were affected by other cultural components of society, such as the social sciences, literature, art, music, politics, and archaeology/anthropology (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary cultural studies course seeks to enhance students' understanding of the complex historical and cultural forces that helped to shape western culture in the second half of the 20th century In particular, it explores how the scientifi c advances made during World War II and shortly thereafter both affected and were affected by other cultural components of society, such as politics, literature, art, music, and the social sciences, such as psychology, economics, anthropology, and archaeology (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the history, geography, people, art, and literature of the American West By using art and literature, students examine the geography of the United States west of the Mississippi River, the Indian nations of the region, and the exploration and settlement of the region by a variety of cultural and ethnic groups such as early French, Spanish, and American explorers as well as Mexican-Americans, African-Americans, and Chinese Particular emphasis is placed on the events of the 19th century in connection to United States history (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the political, economic, and social issues associated with the world's underdeveloped nations Among the topics to be explored are the roles of religion, ethnic and cultural diversity, women, agriculture, industrialization, urbanization and political change (Social Science/Human Culture Core course) (Cultural Diversity course)
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