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Course Offerings in History (HIST)
American History
100. Military History of the United States, 3 hours, Spring
Same as MILS 104.201. United States History I, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Survey of the national development of the United States to 1877.202. United States History II, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Survey of the national development of the United States since 1877.301. African-American History, 3 hours, Offered upon sufficient student request
Survey of the Afro-American experience in American history.302. History of Tennessee, 3 hours, Every 2-3 years
Survey of the political, economic and social aspects of the state's development from colonial times
to the present.303. Southern Politics and Culture, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
Same as PSC 403.310. The War Between the States: Strategy and Tactics, 3 hours, Mayterm/Summer as needed
Military analysis of the major battles of the war. Emphasis will be on strategy and leadership.315. The Great Depression
To examine the background, onset, and course of the Great Depression and the national effort to
cope with and resolve it.365. Washington Semester, 3-9 hours, Offered as needed
Internship in the nations capitol. Students learn about the workings of federal government under
supervision of a US congressman out of whose office they work. Approvals from instructor, committee
and Washington office required during semester prior to participation. Prerequisite: senior status.401-407. Studies in American Development, 3 hours each course
401. American Colonial and Revolutionary History 1492-1788, Once every 3-4 years
Study of political, social, economic, religious aspects of American development through the proposing
of the Constitution.402. The Early National Period and Jacksonian Eras, 1789-1848, Once every 3-4 years
Study of the development of the U.S. from the establishment of the Constitution through the election
of 1848.403. The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848-1877, Once every 3-4 years
Study of the background and events surrounding that tragic conflict and of the flawed attempt in its
aftermath to create a society willing to accept the concept of racial equality.404. The Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1920, Once every 3-4 years
Study of the so-called Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and the role of the U.S. in relation to World
War I and its settlement.405. The America of Prosperity, Depression, and War, 1920-1945, Once every 3-4 years
Study of the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the nation's involvement in World War
II.406. America in the Cold War Era, 1945-1963, Once every 3-4 years
Study of that period in which the so-called Cold War began in earnest and then reached its height
while Americans domestically were caught in a struggle between forces of liberalism and conservatism
which swayed back and forth throughout the era.407. America in Transition, 1963-Present, Once every 3-4 years
Study places emphasis upon selected major events of the era, such as the emergence and subsequent
rejection of the Great Society, the civil rights and feminist movements, the end of the Cold War, and
the increasingly strong turn of the American electorate to conservatism.408. The Second American Revolution
An examination of the background, development, course, and demise of the American civil rights
movement of the latter half of the 20th century.413. American Diplomatic History, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
Study of the aims, achievements and failures in America's relations with the rest of the world, with
emphasis on the 20th century.414. Key American Presidential Elections, 3 hours
Same as PSC 404.417. Development of the Modern Presidency, 3 hours
Same as PSC 407.419. American Rhetoric, 3 hours
Same as COMM 434.Latin American History
425. Latin America I, 3 hours, Offered upon sufficient student demand
Survey of Latin American history to 1850 focusing upon that region's multiple cultural heritage.426. Latin America II, 3 hours, Offered upon sufficient student demand
Survey of Latin American history since 1850 with special emphasis on economic development and
relations with the USA.Non-American History
133. World History I, 3 hours, Fall
Survey of the modern world in its political, social, and economic framework, 1500-1850.134. World History II, 3 hours, Spring
Survey of the modern world in its political, social, and economic framework, 1850 to the contemporary
age.135. Early Civilizations, 3 hours, Fall
Survey of pre-1500 world civilizations.
332-336. Series: Studies in European Development, 3 hours each course332. Ancient Greece and Rome, Once every 4 years
Covering the period of ca. 2500 B.C. - 500 A.D., this study begins with the Minoan-Mycenaean
background and proceeds to the collapse and transformation of the Roman Empire.333. Europe in the Middle Ages, Fall odd years
Study covers the period of approximately 400-1500 and examines the roots of modern Western
Civilization while stressing that the so-called Middle Ages created a culture of considerable brilliance
and achievements.334. Europe in Transition, 1350-1789, Spring even years
Study covers the period from the waning of the Middle Ages to the outbreak of the French Revolution,
examining such topics as the Renaissance and Reformation, the scientific revolution, the emergence
of representative government in England and of absolutism in France, and the Enlightenment.335. Europe in Age of Revolution: Reform and Unification, Fall even years
Study moves from the background and eruption of the French Revolution to the dawn of the Twentieth
Century, examining such events as revolution, nationalism, liberalism, socialism, and other
forces and ideologies which dramatically transformed Europe and created many of the conditions
which persist to the present.336. Emergence of Modern Europe, 1901 to the present, Spring odd years
Study of a Twentieth Century Europe dominated by events such as World War I, the Great Depression,
World War II, and the post-1945 East-West conflict which has helped produce today's world.340. Literature and Revolution, 3 hours, Once every 4 years
Novels and short stories which deal with modern social and political revolutions in non-western
countries.341-348. Series: Asian Studies, 3 hours each course
341. The Confucian Tradition, Fall every 4 years
An examination of the spread of Confucian culture from China into Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.343. India in the Historical Perspective, Spring every 4 years
Focus on themes of British Colonialism, the struggle for independence, and Indias past to modernization.345. Southeast Asia, Once every 4 years
Study of the development of traditional society in the nations of Southeast Asia, their experiences
with imperialism, and post-World War II developments.346. The Rise of the Islamic World, Once every 3 years
A survey of the spread of the Islamic religion and the powerful and wealthy empires (the Ottoman,
Persian, Moorish, Swahili, and Mogul) and which were built upon its foundations.347. Japan Past and Present, Once every 3 years
A survey of the ideas and events which have made Japan a distinctive and successful society from its
classical beginnings through the Tokugawa shogunate and into the modern era.348. China in Revolution, Once every 3 years
A survey of China since the Opium War (1839) emphasizing the themes of imperialism, nationalism,
modernization, the rise of communism, and the post-Mao reforms.350-353. Series: Studies of Warfare, 3 hours each course
350. Warfare in Western Society from the Renaissance to the Present. Alternate years
Study of the institution of warfare as it has developed over the past five hundred years, including its
connection with and effects upon technical, social, political and economic change.351. World War I, Once every 3-4 years
Study of the background, course, settlement and consequences of the Great War.352. World War II, Summer
Study of the war's origins, events and consequences.353. The Vietnam War, Once every 2-3 years
Study of this protracted conflict from the formation of French Indochina through the collapse of the
American sponsored South Vietnamese government in 1975. Emphasis on the American role, its
impact at home and abroad as well as upon Vietnam itself.357. History of Christianity, 3 hours
Same as REL 339.358. Modern France, 3 hours, Offered upon sufficient student demand
Survey of politics, culture and world significance since 1815.359. Modern Germany, 3 hours, Offered upon sufficient student demand Germany from its formation as an empire in 1871 to the present.
431. History of Russia I, 3 hours, Fall every four years
Formation of the first Russian state in the 9th century A.D. to 1855.432. History of Russia II, 3 hours, Spring every four years
Russia, the Soviet Union, Russia, 1855 to recent years.434. The Reformation: Protestant and Catholic, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
Background, course, effects of the reformation.437. British History I, 3 hours, Fall odd years
Survey, covering the period 1485-1714438. British History II, 3 hours, Spring even years
Survey since 1714.440. History of Ireland, 3 hours, Spring every 4 years
A study of the history of Ireland from the earliest times to the present. Special emphasis is placed on
the centuries-long conflict with England and the growth of Irish nationalism.442. History of Scotland, 3 hours, Spring every 4 yearsA survey of Scotland covering the period from the Romans up to the modern period. Emphasis is
placed on the struggle to evolve a stable monarchy and remain independent from England.
Course Offerings in Political Science (PSC)Course Offerings in Political Science (PSC)
General
100. Introduction to Politics, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer periodically
Overview of the concepts, questions, and disputes found in classical political inquiry.
American Political and Administrative Studies101. American Federal Government I, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer periodically
Constitutional beginnings, federalism and civil liberties.102. American Federal Government II, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer periodically
Branches of government, interest groups, political parties and current political issues.202. Faith, Freedom and the Individual, 3 hours
See HONORS PROGRAM.303. Political Behavior, 3 hours, Spring every 4 years following presidential election year
Voting behavior, political power and its acquisition, public opinion, propaganda, polling, surveys
and techniques of political analysis.322. Political Ethics, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
The course examines various issues related to ethical thought and politics. Ethical dilemmas in
public policy, foreign policy, and issues of leadership are each discussed. The philosophies of Aristotle,
Machiavelli, Rousseau, and others are used to establish a theoretical basis for the class.335. Church-State Relations, 3 hours, Once every 3 -4 years
An examination of the historical roots and contemporary status of church-state relations in America
with a focus on the writings of Madison, Jefferson, key court decisions, and the current political
culture.365. Washington Semester, 3-9 hours, Offered as needed
Internship in the nations capitol. Students learn about the workings of federal government under
supervision of a US congressman out of whose office they work. Approvals from instructor, committee
and Washington office required during semester prior to participation. Prerequisite: sr standing.403. Southern Politics and Culture, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
Examines the rise of the distinctive southern political system. Questions to be raised include: Is
southern political thought really different? What is the role of race in southern politics today? Have
urbanization and suburbanization altered traditional political patterns in the south? Same as HIST
303.404. Key American Presidential Elections, 3 hours, Fall of presidential election year
Analysis of impact on political life and behavior. Same as HIST 414.407. Development of the Modern Presidency, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
Analysis of the growth of US presidential power. Historical roots and practices of 20th century
presidents. Same as HIST 417.409. Public Policy and the Legislative Process, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years
Reviews the role of interest groups, the media, political parties, and institutional arrangements
within the American system and how they interact to form public policy.International Studies
312. Middle East Politics, 3 hours, Offered periodically
Topical survey of the problems currently confronting Middle East politics.313. Global Politics, 3 hours, Spring
Analysis of politics, diplomatic tactics and relationships among nations, with examination of the
United Nations and the US role in contemporary world politics.Legal Studies
336. Administrative Law, 3 hours, Fall every 2-3 years
Legal status of actions undertaken by government agencies through the study of court decisions.337. Contemporary Criminal Procedure, 3 hours, Every 3-4 years
Emphasis on fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, and fourteenth amendment issues in a chronological perspective.
These criminal procedure rights will be analyzed in terms of the effects of US Supreme
Court decisions on law enforcement and criminal defense.338. Women and the Law, 3 hours, Every 3-4 years
Study of historical and contemporary gender-based discrimination via examination of state and federal
court decisions concerning statutory, constitutional based and traditional schemes of such discrimination.438. American Constitutional Law I, 3 hours, Fall every 3-4 years
Constitutional interpretation and judicial review. Supreme Court decisions and the court's role in
business and economic matters.439. American Constitutional Law II, 3 hours, Spring every 3 -4 years
Civil liberties cases. Continuation of PSC 438.Political Theory
321. American Political Thought, 3 hours, Spring every 3-4 years
Survey from Puritans to modern thinkers.325. Utopian and Dystopian Political Theory, 3 hours, Every two years
Examines utopianism as it has been expressed in Western thought. Course begins by reading Plato's
Republic and concludes with the dystopian literature of the late twentieth century. The course
employs a mix of novels and readings in political philosophy and theory.422. History of Political Theory I, 3 hours, Fall every 3-4 years
From the Greeks to the Protestant Reformation. Same as PHIL 407.423. History of Political Theory II, 3 hours, Spring every 3-4 years
From Bodin through Democratic Socialism. Same as PHIL 408.425. Contemporary Ideologies, 3 hours, Every two years
Examines the response to modernity from a variety of different perspectives, including feminism,
civic republicanism, political ecology, neo-conservatism as well as the political ramifications of
various theological systems. The effects of the post-modern critique of Enlightenment thought will
also be explored.
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