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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PROFESSOR: WILLIAM B. MUNRO
VISITING LECTURER: VLASTIMIL KYBAL
ASSOCIATES: GODFREY DAVIES, EDWIN F. GAY, EDWARD A. WHITNEY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: J. E. WALLACE STERLING, RAY E. UNTEREINER
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: HARDIN CRAIG, JR.
INSTRUCTORS: KERMIT ROOSEVELT, JR., WILLIAM H. PICKERING
All students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in English and
History at the end of the Sophomore year. This examination does not cover specific
courses, but the general attainments of the students in their systematic work
throughout the first two years.
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS
H. 1 a, b, c. Ancient and Medieval History, r units (3-0-2); first, second
and third terms.
Lectures and discussions upon the early civilizations out of which modern
Europe developed, and upon the institutions of the Middle Ages. The students are
referred to original sources in the library. In connection with this course, Freshmen
are expected to attend a performance of the classical play presented in the fall term,
and to make one visit to the Huntington Collections.
Instructors: Craig, Untereiner.
H. 2 a, b, c. Modern European History. 6 units (2-0-4); first, second
and third terms.
Prerequisites: H. 1 a, b, c.
The general political and social history of Europe from 1789 to 1939, presented
as the background and development of movements underlying present conditions.
Instructors: Munro, Sterling, Roosevelt.
H. 4. The British Empire. 9 units (3-0-6); third term.
A study of the expansion of England and of the development of empire which
has led to the existing British Commonwealth. Attention will be paid to such topics
as: The beginnings of English overseas commerce; England in the Age of Discovery;
the growth of the Royal Navy; England's struggle against Spain, the
Netherlands and France for commerce and colonies; colonial policy and the organization
of the Old Empire (to 1763); the American Revolution, the effect on
the Empire of the revolution in industry, transport and communication; the development
of the self-governing dominions; the problem of Home Rule for India;
the World War and its effect on the Empire; the Empire as a Commonwealth of
Nations.
Instructor: Sterling.
H. 5 a, b. Current History. 2 units (1-0-l); first and second terms.
This subject is given collaterally with senior humanities electives, and is articulated
with a selected weekly journal of general information and opinion.
Instructor: Sterling (with lectures by other members of the Division of
Humanities) .