HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY COURSES

Geog 331 World Regional Geography credit 3 hrs.

Physical and cultural features that characterize and differentiate the geographical landscape and regions of the world are analyzed in this course.

This course traces major developments in African American people from their ancient African origins through medieval kingdoms to the Atlantic slave trade and subsequent enslavement and emancipation in the Americas to the modern struggle for civil rights. Particular emphasis will be placed onReconstruction, post Reconstruction policy, cultural and educational developments civil rights, leadership, and contemporary issues and concerns.

Hist 131 World Civilization I credit 3 hrs.

This course surveys ancient and medieval civilizations from their origins through the Renaissance.Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the ancient Near East, China, and India are studied.The impact of these early civilizations upon the development of modern civilization is emphasized. An honors section is offered as Hist 131 (H).

Hist 132 World Civilization II credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of the evolution of civilization since 1660. Emphasis is placed on the rise ofthe modern nation state, the ascendancy of the Western powers, and the growth of the "Third World" nations in the wake of World War II. Concurrently, attention is given to the development of science,the arts, and social and political institutions as they interrelate worldwide. An honors section is offered as Hist 132 (H).

Hist 231 U.S. History I credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of the history of the United States from its European background and colonization through the Civil War. This course traces the development of the political, economic, social,and cultural institutions of the United States. An honors section is offered as Hist 231 (H).

Hist 232 U. S. History II credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of the growth and development of the United States from reconstruction to thepresent. Particular emphasis is given to the impact of the Afro-American on the development of the United States during the I9th and 20th centuries. An honors section is offered as Hist 232 (H).

Hist 233 History of England to 1688 credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of England's history from its earliest times through the Glorious Revolution..The geographic region covered comprises the British Islands, Western Europe and the Global Expansion of England.. The emphasis of this course will includes the political, social, and literary contributions that influenced the modern world.

Hist 234 History of England Since 1689 credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of England's history from the glorious revolution to the present. It will focus on the development of the British Empire as well as diplomatic relations in the New Global society. It continues the examination into the constitutional monarchy. It further studies England's role as a major world power in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Hist 331 United States Military Policy credit 3 hrs.

This course is a study of the history of American military policy as expressed in American military institutions, experience and traditions in peace and war from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is onthe relationship between the military and other entities in American society and on the role of the military in the establishment, expansion, preservation and development of the nation.

Hist 334 Reading, Writing and Thinking History credit 3 hrs.

This is a specialized writing intensive course intended for students who are majoring in history. The course reviews basic reading, writing, and thinking processes then focuses on the modern theoriesand methods of historical inquiry. Historical questioning and interpreting, through critical reading of awide range of primary and secondary sources are applied in the development of research papers,book reviews, and biographical narratives.

Hist 335 History of Europe I credit 3 hrs.

This course treats Europe in detail from the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789 to the beginning of World War I in 1914. Particular attention is paid to the rise of nationalism, the social, cultural,and political impact of industrialism, and European colonialism.

Hist 336 History of Europe II credit 3 hrs.

This course traces the conduct of World Wars I and II and their impact upon the history of Europe. It analyzes the causes and effects of the Cold War, the end of colonialism, and the recent background of current events in Europe.

Hist 337 African American History I credit 3 hrs.

This course examines the nature of African societies-their social, religious, educational, cultural andpolitical systems before the arrival of Europeans, African exploration of the Americas, and comparative studies of reactions to enslavement and resistance in the Americas through the Civil War.

Hist 338 African American History II credit 3 hrs. .

This course focuses on the social, political and cultural means and strategies used by African Americans to cope with discrimination and racism as they attempted to access American society immediately after emancipation up to the Civil Rights period. African American responses such as Black Nationalism, emigration, migration, participation in the military, and their creation of an American vision will be examined against the background of Reconstruction, rescinding of the promises ofemancipation, and the establishment of segregation and Jim Crow.

Hist 339 U. S. History, I9I4 to the Present credit 3 hrs.

This course traces political, economic, diplomatic, and military history from World War I to the present. The course emphasis is on the ethnic, technological, political, and cultural developments of thisperiod in American History.

Hist 430 The Civil Rights Movement in the United States credit 3 hrs.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the Civil Rights Movement in the twentieth century. The course will examine the scholarly, political, social and economic issues related to the movement. An honors section is offered as Hist 430 (H).

Hist 431 Asian History credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of Far Eastern History beginning with the arrival of European mariners. The theme of the course is the relationship between the Far East and the Western powers. The student is introduced to the geography, resources, principles, cultures, and strategic nature of Asia. The impact of colonialism is traced from its beginnings through its decline to the present. The course explores the effect of colonialism in Asia on both the colonizers and the colonized, leading to a broader understanding of the conflicting motivations that underlie current events in the Far East.

Hist 434 History of Africa credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of African History from earliest times to the present, with particular emphasisplaced on the modern period.

Hist 435 History of Latin America and the Caribbean credit 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, tracing their history since contact by Columbus. The region's political history is examined from the early struggles among the colonial powers up through the Post-World War II independence of most Caribbean islands. At the same time, thestudent studies the geographic, economic, and the ethnic aspects of the region. Offered in alternate years.

Hist 436 African American Profiles credit 3 hrs

This course will be a scholarly treatment of the biographical histories of prominent African Americans. Currently, many noted African American life experiences receive only surface treatment in other courses. This course will provide the student with more in-depth analysis of the life andimpact of prominent African American from the early 17th to present.

Hist 439 Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Social Studies credit 3 hrs.

This course is a study of the theory and the application of new strategies in methods and materials ofteaching social studies. Emphasis is given to the use of audio-visual and other procedures that maybeused in the classroom to achieve competency-based instruction. Emphasis is placed on the processes of inquiry and discovery, the development of concepts, and the analysis of values and strategiesfor teaching current and controversial issues.

SSCJ 440 Internship credit 3 hrs.

This course encompasses the practical application of ideas, theories, and concepts emphasized inthe classroom. Students are assigned to both private and public agencies and are supervised by theagency and the instructors at Benedict College. Students may be assigned appropriate non-agencyactivities at the discretion of their academic advisor.

SSCJ 111,112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Seminars credit 1 hr. ea.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue, 2007-2009.