Religion and Philosophy

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 93

A minor in History consists of fifteen hours chosen from the courses in History listed below.

A minor in Government consists of fifteen hours chosen from the courses in Government listed below.

It is expected that history majors will take as many courses as possible in Economics, Government, Sociology, Philosophy, and Literature. Knowledge of a modern language, especially French, is highly desirable pa1·ticularly fo1· those interested in foreign service work. German or Spanish should also be taken if the student expects to do post-graduate work. In order to meet high school qualifications for teaching History and Government in the state of Ohio, students are required to take 27 hours of History and Government, including History 101-102 or 203-204, 201-202, 313, Government 201-202, and seven additional hours of either History or Government.

Juniors who have taken at least six hours of government are eligible to participate in the Washington Semester Plan. Details may be obtained from members of the department.

HISTORY

lOl-102. HISTORY OF CIVlLlZATlON. 6 hours

A basic course for all students. The purpose ia to trace the growth of our political, economic, social, religious and cultural institutions, and customs with the view of explaining present-day world problems in the light of past experience. All instructors.

201-202. AMERICAN HISTORY. 6 howrs This course covers the whole field of American History from 1492 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the economic, cultural, and social phases of American History as well as on the political.

203-204. MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY. 6 hours

A survey of the cultural, economic, political, and social movements of nineteenth and twentieth century Europe, especially those from 1815 to the p1·esent. Open to all upperclass students and to those freshmen who major or minor in History.

205-206. ANCIENT HISTORY.* 6 hours A study of the civilizations of the Ancient World up to 476 A.D.

801-302. ENGLISH HISTORY.* 6 hours

A course covering the most important points in the growth of English civilization from the Roman occupation to the present time. Offered in alternate years.

303-304. LATIN AMERICA.* 6 hours

A survey of Latin American civilization. Offered in alternate years.

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305. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FAR EAST.* J houn

A study of the background and development of modern China and other nations of the Far East with emphasis on the international problems in the Orient. Offered in alternate years. 306. RUSSIA AND EASTERN EUROPE.* 3 hours A study of Russia past and present and her relations with her immediate neighbors and t11e world. Offered in alternate years. 307. EUROPE FROM 476 TO 1500. • 3 hours

Special attention will be given to the organization and power of the Church, tlie feudal system and the philosophical movements of the period. Offered in alternate years. 308. EUROPE FROM 1500 TO 1815. 8 hours

The main stress in this course will be on the Renaissance, Reformation, formation of modern states, and growth of the liberal ideas of the 18th Century. Offered in alternate years. 309. THE HISTORY OF THE GROWTH OF AMERICAN IDEAS.• S hours

A study of the g1·owth of modern ideas in the United States and their European backgrounds in the social, economic, and political fields. Offered in alternate years. 311. AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY. 3 hours

A history of American diplomatic relations from the American Revolution to the present, with special emphasis upon the twentietli century. Offered in alternate years. 312. AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 1898. 3 hours

A study of the American political scene through the period of world expansion of the United States. Offered in alternate years. 313. TnE TEACHING OF HISTORY AND THE SOCIAL STUDIES. 2 hours

A course designed to meet the needs of those expecting to teach any of the social studies. Offered in alternate years. 314. HISTORY OF Omo 2 hours

A survey of the history of Ohio as a territory and State. Offered in alternate years.

GOVERNMENT* 201. AMERICAN GoVERNMENT. •• 3 hours

Except under unusual circumstances this course and the following one will be prerequisites for other courses in Government. The government of the United States, its organization, powers, and functions; foreign problems and policies; and its relation to business are all topics for study.

306_;~~TE: Courses 307 and 30~Alternate; also 205-206 and 303-304, 801-302 and • All rouraea in Government •hould be preceded by course History 201-202 . .. Government 201 and 202 constitute a year coune in Government.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 95

202. LoCAL GOVERNMENT.** S hours

A study of the evolution and principles of the government of relatively small areas in the United States and Europe.

301. POLI"TICAL PARTIES IN THE UNITED STATES. 8 hours

This course deals with the formation of groups for political action, the modes of waging political battles such as election campaigns and the dissemination of propaganda, and the motive forces that impel men to act in politics.

302. COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT. 3 hours

The study is a comparative one, with emphasis upon the gove1·nments of Great Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, China, and Japan.

305. WORLD POLITICAL THEORY. 3 hours

A study of the development of political theories from the Discourses of Machiavelli to the present day with concentration upon the theory of the state.

306. A.1ERICAN POLITICAL THEORY. 3 hotirs

A study of the American political theory from the time of the Constitutional Convention to the present.

309-310. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. 6 hours

The student is introduced to the basic problems and procedure of international relations. The American aspects are emphasized the first semester and the ove1·-all world view, the second.

312. AMERICAN Co STITUTIO "AL LAW. 8 hours

The course deals with the leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court and with the historical settings out of which the litigated questions emerged. The decisions of the Court are examined with a view to understanding the nature of the great issues which have stirred American society. Offered during the spring semester of alternate years.

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY

Faculty: Associate Professor Ackert, Chairman ; Associate Professor Deever; Instructor Recob

Students choosing a major in this depa1·tment should confer with the chairman of the department for selection of courses.

A major in Religion shall consist of 24 hours of courses in Religion selected under the supervision of the chairman of the department.