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izations as political institutions in a changing system will be examined.
Next offered SP-07.
GFA 415 International Law 3 sem. hrs.
Nature and principles of international law, with special emphasis on
changing concepts and
conflicting claims in the evolution of rule for the international community.
Includes principles and procedures for international disputes.
Next offered SP-08.
GFA 422 Vatican Politics 3 sem. hrs.
This course will be offered in conjunction with a study abroad program
in Italy. The American political system will be used as a reference
point to view the political structure and actions of the
Catholic Church and the Holy See. Special emphasis will be
placed on the consolidation, fragmentation and reconcentration of
power within the Catholic Church from Vatican I through Vatican
II and the ascendancy of John Paul II and his successor Benedict
XVI. This emphasis will be compared to the concentration of
power accelerated by the New Deal, the Great Society and our current
War on Terrorism in the United States.
GFA 421-423 Special Topics 1-4 sem. hrs.
Intensive examination of selected, single topics in government and
politics. Offered every semester (SP-07 Special Topic: American
Politics.)
GFA 425-427 Readings and Individual Investigation
1-6 sem. hrs.
Directed readings, tutorials, directed and independent research,
etc.With permission of Division Chair and Vice President for
Academic Affairs. Offered every semester.
GFA 430-431 Internship 1-6 sem. hrs.
Supervised work experience in federal, state, and local government.
Offered every semester.
GERMAN (GER)
GER 101-102 Elementary German 6 sem. hrs.
Essentials of German enabling the student to achieve basic proficiency
in the language. Emphasis on structure, vocabulary, and sociolinguistic
elements in relation to function. For entrance into 101 students
should have a 101 placement or should not have studied
German previously. For 102, students must have a 102 placement or
have successfully completed 101. Sequence offered every fall/spring.
GER 201-202 Intermediate German 6 sem. hrs.
Thorough review of structure and syntax; study and analysis of graded
literary material. Oral practice. These courses can be used to satisfy
the foreign language requirement of the core curriculum only by
students who have had no more than three years of German at the
high school level. Prerequisite: GER 102 or placement. Offered
when sufficient enrollment exists.
GER 301-302 Advanced German 6 sem. hrs.
Study of the more advanced elements of phonology, morphology,
syntax, and regional variations of the German language. These courses
can be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement of the core
curriculum only by students who have had four years of German at
the high school level. Prerequisite: GER 202 or placement. Offered
when sufficient enrollment exists.
HISTORY (HIST)
HIST 101 World Civilization to 1500 3 sem. hrs.
Survey of the origins of Western civilization through ancient and
medieval times with some attention to non-Western world. Offered
every fall semester.
HIST 102 World Civilization 1500 3 sem. hrs.
to Present
Survey of the political, economic, religious, social and intellectual
forces which have shaped early modern and modern people. Offered
every spring semester.
HIST 103 History of the United 3 sem. hrs.
States to 1860
Survey of colonial and middle periods in the development of the
United States of America to 1860. Offered every fall semester.
HIST 104 History of the United 3 sem. hrs.
States Since 1860
Survey of the political, economic, religious, social, and intellectual
history of the United States of America from 1860 to the present.
Offered every spring semester.
HIST 203 Diplomatic History of 3 sem. hrs.
the United States to 1877
Survey of relations of the United States with the rest of the world
from the American Revolution to 1877. Next offered F-07.
HIST 204 Diplomatic History of 3 sem. hrs.
the United States Since 1877
Survey of the origins, development, and leading ideas of American
foreign policy from 1877 to the present. Next offered SP-08.
HIST 205 American Colonial History 3 sem. hrs.
Study of the growth of political and economic institutions, social
forms and School for Professional Studiess, cultural patterns, and
diplomatic policies from 1607-1815. Next offered SP-07
HIST 208 The French Revolution 3 sem. hrs.
and Napolean
The causes, course and interpretations of the French Revolution
and Napoleonic Wars, and the creation of “modernity” in France
and England, including the modern Western political ideologies of
liberalism, conservatism, and socialism.
HIST 209 Making Modern England 3 sem. hrs.
Topics and themes in the making of modern England, from 1500-
1800, including the development of Parliament, the monarchy,
English society and culture, religion, and the origins of the British
Empire.
HIST 225 African-American History 3 sem. hrs.
A survey of African-American History, concentrating upon the
black experience in the United States. Black America from African
and West Indian origins to the present. Next offered F-07.
HIST 227 Women in United States 3 sem. hrs.
History
An overview of the social lives and political consciousness of
American women from the Colonial period to the present. Includes
genre, race, and class. Next offered SP-07.
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