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Courses
HIS-121 - History of Western Civilization I History of Western Civilization I Short Title : History of Western Civilization I Course Code : HIS-121 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization. Credit : 3 Lecture Hours : 3 Lab Hours : 0 x
HIS-122 - History of Western Civilization II History of Western Civilization II Short Title : History of Western Civilization II Course Code : HIS-122 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914. Credit : 3 Lecture Hours : 3 Lab Hours : 0 x
HIS-123 - History of Civilization in East Asia History of Civilization in East Asia Short Title : History of Civilization in East Asia Course Code : HIS-123 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : This course is designed to trace the social, economic, political and cultural forces that shaped the cultures of the Far East from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is on the cultural similarities and differences between ways of life in India, China and Japan and the civilization of the West. (For a similar study of the Third World see HIS 124). Credit : 3 Lecture Hours : 3 Lab Hours : 0 x
HIS-124 - History of Civilization in the Third World History of Civilization in the Third World Short Title : History of Civilization in the Third World Course Code : HIS-124 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : This course is designed to trace the social, economic, political and cultural forces that shaped the cultures of the Third World from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is on the cultural similarities and differences between ways of life in Pre-Columbian (Maya, Aztec, Inca) America, the Middle East and Africa and the civilization of the West. (For a similar study of East Asia see HIS 123). Credit : 3 x
HIS-131 - World History I World History I Short Title : World History I Course Code : HIS-131 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed. Credit : 3 Lecture Hours : 3.0 Lab Hours : 0.0 Studio Hours : 0.0 x
HIS-132 - World History II World History II Short Title : World History II Course Code : HIS-132 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed. Credit : 3 Lecture Hours : 3.0 Lab Hours : 0.0 Studio Hours : 0.0 x
HIS-221 - United States History I United States History I Short Title : United States History I Course Code : HIS-221 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America. Credit : 3 x
HIS-222 - United States History II United States History II Short Title : United States History II Course Code : HIS-222 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present. Credit : 3 x
HIS-256 - History of the Twentieth Century History of the Twentieth Century Short Title : History of the Twentieth Century Course Code : HIS-256 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : Cultural and intellectual history, assessing the effect of historical events on the lives of individuals, as well as societies. Focus on increased government influence over the lives of its citizens, especially in the area of politics and economics. Credit : 3 x
HIS-258 - History of Women History of Women Short Title : History of Women Course Code : HIS-258 Department Description : History and Social Science Course Description : This course is designed to enable both women and men to understand the background of women in the Western World. Emphasis is placed upon the roles of women in various societies and upon the contributions made by women. Several women's movements will be studied in detail. Credit : 3 x