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History and Political Thought Major

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History and Political Thought 38 units
HST 332: Ancient Greece and Rome
The history of ancient Greece and Rome from the time of Homer to the fall of the Roman Empire will be examined in this course with particular emphasis on Greek and Roman politics, socio-economic life and structures, classical culture and philosophy, and the rise of Christianity. Prerequisite: HST 201 or 202 or CHST 201 or 202.
3
HST 334: Medieval History
The emergence of Europe from the early Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance will be examined in this course including the feudal society, the Christian church, cities and commerce, art and learning, and the rise of kings and nation states. Particular attention will be given to Europe's Greek and Roman legacy as transmitted by the Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. Prerequisite: HST 201 or 202 or CHST 201 or 202.
3
HST 336: The Renaissance and the Reformation
Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, the transitional period between medieval and modern history, will be examined in this course, including the Italian Renaissance, the Northern Renaissance, the Lutheran Reformation, the Calvinist and Anglican Reformations, and the Roman Catholic Counter Reformation. Prerequisite: HST 201 or 202 or CHST 201 or 202.
3
LAT 101: Fundamentals of Latin 1*
This course will study the fundamentals of the Latin language including morphology, syntax, and vocabulary for reading simple passages of Latin prose and poetry.
4
LAT 102: Fundamentals of Latin 2*
A continuation of Latin 1. Prerequisite: LAT 101 or equivalent.
4
POL 321: Political Thought 1: Ancient to Early Modern
This course will analyze the nuances and trace the development of western political thought from classical Greece to 17th century northern Europe with particular attention given to the big questions facing every generation concerning the nature of political association and the good society. Students will become familiar with each major political thinker, the context in which they wrote, and influence upon the history of ideas.
3
POL 322: Political Thought 2: The Enlightenment to Present
This course will analyze the nuances and trace the development, of western political thought from the early Enlightenment (17th century) to the present with particular attention given to the big questions facing every generation concerning the nature of political association and the good society. Students will become familiar with each major political thinker, the context in which they wrote, and influence upon the history of ideas.
3
Choose one of the following courses:
HST 371: Islamic Civilization
An introductory course into the lands, peoples, and cultures of the Middle East from antiquity to modern times, including the role of religion in shaping social and political institutions, and the influence of Islamic thought on the Arab world and conflicts in the contemporary Middle East.
3
HST 431: Women’s History
This course begins with the early modern era in Europe, a period of heated debate about the woman question, and as an era of intense interaction between the peoples of many continents and nations by looking at the many ideas about women, the West, and culture which have their roots in this period of exchange, colonization, and struggle.
3
HST 478: History of California
The history of California from earliest times to the present with an emphasis on its Hispanic heritage will be the focus of this course.
3
Choose four of the following courses:
HST 226: United States History
This is a survey course of the history of the U.S. from colonial times to the present, including the political, economic, social, and cultural development at each phase of the country's growth and progress. Phases of study will include colonization, independence, early nationhood, sectional strife culminating in the Civil War, reconstruction, economic expansion, prosperity, depression, imperialism, reforms, two world wars, and contemporary tensions.
3
HST 321: A History of Popular Culture
Basic theories and approaches to the scholarly study of significant popular movements and customs in modern western civilization will be presented in this course with special attention paid to the evolution of media and its effect on group identity, especially American popular culture in the 20th century.
3
HST 338: Modern European History
This course will integrate various political, social, economic. and cultural phases of Europe's history from the 18th century to the present, including the French Revolution; industrialization; imperialism; the unification of Italy and Germany; the major scientific, literary, and artistic developments; Communism and Fascism; the two world wars; and the Cold War. Prerequisite: HST 201 or 202 or CHST 201 or 202.
3
HST 341: Early Modern England
This course will involve a thematic study of English culture and life from the reign of King Henry VIII through the war for American independence with special attention being paid to culture, governance, and factors that led to the expansion of the British Empire and the conflict in North America.
3
HST 361: History of Propaganda and Persuasion
This course will provide an academic approach to the decidedly non-academic and pervasive modes of communication that have shaped the modern world with attention being paid to wartime propaganda in the two world worlds, political campaigns in American, and product advertising in market economics.
3
HST 410: Mythology, Philosophy and Theology
This course begins with the mythology of the Ancient Egyptians, the theology of the Hebrews, the philosophy of the Greeks, tracing the legacy of each stand of thought throughout the world with attention being paid to both the primary leaders and significant texts and how they shaped divergent world views today. It is recommended that Western Civilization 1 and 2 have previously been taken.
3
HST 412: Origins of the American Political System
The origins of the American political system from the end of the Seven Years' War through the Louisiana Purchase and Marbury vs. Madison. Focuses on government under the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, ratification controversies, the first political party system and Jeffersonian vs. Hamiltonian approaches to government.
3
HST 416: Contemporary Global Issues
Senior seminar course devoted to an in-depth examination of a major issue affecting the global community; exact topic of discussion being determined by the instructor each semester.
3
HST 437: The Great Cities
The Great Cities course is a May Term course that involves reading the great texts from a great city/region and then traveling abroad with a professor whose specialty is in that area of research (locations include Rome, London, St. Andrews/Edinburgh, and Washington D.C.). Travel cost is additional.
3
HST 451: The Enlightenment
This course will focus on Europe and America in the 18th century through the French Revolution to the fall of Napoleon; the expansion of education, science, and philosophy; the growth of the middle class; and the beginnings of industrialism.
3
HST 491: Advanced Topics in Social History
This research-oriented course will allow advanced students to study one aspect of history in depth with a view towards either graduate study or a project for the President's Showcase for Undergraduate Research.
3
POL 304: International Relations
Basic background and methods for analysis of current issues in international affairs such as the arms race, detente, human rights and the role of multinational corporations.
3
POL 312: Constitutional Law
The development of judicial interpretation of the U.S. Constitution from 1789 to the present will be examined in this course with an emphasis on the political, social, cultural, and economic context for key Supreme Court decisions. Using the case study method to introduce students to legal reasoning, topics will include controversial court decisions involving race, religion, gender, and limits of government authority.
3
POL 413: Religion and Politics in America
The role of religion in American public life will be examined in this course with a special emphasis on the interpretation and impact of the First Amendment and the concept of "separation of church and state" on religious and political life in the United States.
3
POL 490: Internship: Political Thought
This course is an intense part- or full-time practical experience outside the classroom that is an integral part of a professional program and contributes significantly to the preparation of a student for entrance into a profession. Approximately forty contact hours are required for each unit of credit. Each department may limit the maximum number of internship credit.
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*Another research oriented foreign language other than LAT 101 and LAT 102 can be substituted with approval from the Department Chair and the Dean of the School.

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