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History Course Listing
Associate Professors: Dr. Martin
(Government, History, and Justice Department Chair), Dr. Johnson
(Director of Historical Studies), Dr. McNair, Dr. Platt
Assistant Professor: Dr. Stanke
Adjunct Professors: Dr. Barge, Dr.
Faulkner, Ms. Davis, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Melvin, Dr. Mercogliano, Mr.
Nathaniel, Mr. Slattery, Mr. Tuck
Requirements for a Major in
History (CIP 54.0101)
Candidates for the major in
History must, in addition to the general curriculum, complete at least
37 semester hours in history with a "C" average or better, to include
History 111-112, History 221-222, History 444, History 451, and at least
six credit hours of upper-division (300 and 400) courses in each of the
following three areas: European history; United States history; and
Non-Western history. Candidates must, in addition, complete the
following related courses: Government 229, Economics 223 and 224
(American Economic History may be substituted for the latter), and
Geography 114. History majors should fulfill the college mathematics
requirement by taking Mathematics 111 and Mathematics 160.
Requirements for a
Minor in History
Students pursuing a minor in
history must select a focus and complete, with a "C" average or better,
a minimum of 24 semester hours of history courses, including History
111, 112, 221, and 222. Those pursuing a minor in history must also
focus at least 6 semester hours on upper-division (300 and 400 level)
courses in one of three areas: U.S. history; European history;
Non-Western history.
Pre-law with a
Major in History (CIP 54.0101/22.0001) or Government (45.1001/22.0001)
Law schools want students who
think rationally and logically, express themselves clearly and
coherently in both oral and written form, possess a broad education in
the liberal arts, and have specialized in an appropriate academic major.
Campbell University's Department of Government, History and Justice has
a curriculum to aid students wishing to demonstrate such qualifications.
The program meets all college
requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree and gives the students a
major in government (political science) or history. The program, which
is broad enough to provide students the specific courses needed to
prepare them for the study of law, includes 6 hours of United States
history, 6 hours of British history, 3 hours of political thought, 3
hours of logic, 6 hours of economics, 3 hours of public speaking, 3
hours of psychology, 6 hours of constitutional development, 6 hours of
business and/or accounting classes, and 3 hours of advanced writing. The
curriculum also includes Government 300, Introduction to Law, which is
taught by faculty from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. To meet
the foreign language requirement, pre-law students, though not required,
are encouraged to take Latin.
International
Studies
with a Major in History (CIP 54.0101/45.0901)
or Government (CIP 45.1001/45.0901)
The program in International
Studies adapts the government major by requiring more of the required 37
semester hours of government of history course focus on international
relations. International Studies students are required to take Geography
113 or 114, Government 343, Government 345, Government/History 403, one
of the Government/History 443, 445, 446, or 447 series,
Government/History 448, Government/History 449 or 450, Religion 251, and
Sociology 345. The students should advance through the 221/222 level of
a foreign language and include an economics class in addition to the two
required for the government major. Government and History majors with an
International Studies concentration will respectively complete
Government 481 or History 451 as their senior seminar.
Requirements for a B.S. with a
Major in the Social Sciences (Concentration in
History) (CIP 45.0101)
The candidate must complete,
with a "C" average or better, at least 48 semester hours in the social
sciences distributed as follows: twenty-four hours in history; six hours
each in economics, sociology, geography, and government. In addition to
History 111, 112, 221, and 222, the 24 hours of history must include at
least 12 semester hours of upper-division (300 and 400 level) courses
with at least 3 hours in each of the following areas: U.S. history;
European history; Non-Western history.
Requirements for Teacher Licensure
in Social Studies (CIP 13.1318)
Students majoring in either
history or the social sciences (history) who desire licensure to teach
social studies in the secondary schools of North Carolina must complete,
with a "C" average or better, at least twenty-four semester hours in
history and 6 semester hours each in economics, geography, government
and sociology. For the specific courses required, the candidate seeking
licensure should consult both the appropriate departmental bulletins and
the School of Education. All prospective teachers must possess a 2.5
average overall in order to be admitted into the teacher education
program, where they will complete School of Education requirements for
licensure.
Double Major
Along with guidelines set
forth in this catalogue in the Chapter entitled "Academic Program and
Regulations", students wanting to pursue two majors must choose a
"governing" major and meet the additional requirements of: (1)
maintaining a 3.0 average and (2) taking the Seminar for the "governing"
major, and (3) possibly an additional seminar depending on the adopted
curriculum (See your adviser).
Geography Course
Listing (GEOG 000)
113 Introduction to Geography (3)
A survey of the natural
landscape and the forces acting upon it. The course provides an
introduction to geological and meteorological processes affecting the
earth, as well as addressing the political, economic, and social changes
influenced by geographic movements.
114 World Regional Geography (3)
The basic objective of this
course is to analyze various world regions with respect to the influence
of physical and cultural environments in both spatial and temporal
contexts.
History Course Listing
(HIST 000)
111, 112 Western Civilization (3,3)
This survey of Western
Civilization from ancient times to the present gives attention to the
origins of civilization and relations between the Western and
non-Western areas of the world.
Hon 211, 212 (3,3)
Honors 211 and 212 will
introduce the history of Western thought and civilization to Honors
Program students through original works (in modern translation). These
courses will also emphasize the development of Christianity within the
history of Western culture and thought. Honors 211 and 212 will have a
historical framework, but will also give consideration to developments
in the arts and sciences as well. Honors courses, when taught through
this department, may, at the discretion of the chairman, substitute for
courses of substantial equivalency.
221, 222 United States History
(3,3)
With special attention to the
development of national politics and governmental institutions, the
growth of the nation's economy, the American diplomatic tradition, and
the evolution of American society, this course surveys United States
history from the early American pre-colonial period to the present.
Prerequisites: History 111-112.
230 Sports History (3) (Exer230)
The history and development of
American sports programs and events from early America through the
current period. Prerequisites: History 111-112.
300 Introduction to Law (3) (Govt
300, Crim 300))
An introduction and survey of
the field of law for students interested in understanding the diverse
nature of the field of legal studies. Prerequisites: Government 229,
230, and junior status.
305 World Civilization I (3)
An introduction to the
historical development of World Civilization from its pre-history and
ancient beginnings to the early modern age. This class is not a
substitute for Western Civilization but counts as a Non-Western class.
Prerequisites: History 111-112; History 221-222 are recommended.
306 World Civilization II (3) (Govt
306)
An introduction to the historical development of World Civilization from
the Scientific Revolution to 2001. This class is not a substitute for
Western Civilization but counts as a Non-Western class. Prerequisites:
History 111-112; History 221-222 are recommended.
310 The American Military
Experience (3) (MSci 310)
This survey of American
warfare and military institutions gives particular emphasis to grand
strategy, theater-level operations, civil-military relations,
technological development, military leadership, and the impact of war on
American society. Prerequisites: History 111-112; History 221-222
recommended.
315 The Cold War (3) (Govt 315)
An introduction to the Cold
War era in 20th century East-West diplomatic history, with
emphasis on the period 1945-1991. Prerequisites: Government 229, History
112.
322 Latin America: An Area Study
(3) (Govt 322)
An historical survey of the
selected Latin American nations through the 20th century, the course
will emphasize the national period and the intellectual, political,
social, international, and economic facets of contemporary Latin
America. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 112.
323 The Presidency (3) (Govt 323)
An interdisciplinary approach
to the study of the United States Presidency. Prerequisite: Government
229.
324 Congress (3) (Govt 324)
An interdisciplinary approach
to the study of the United States Congress. Prerequisite: Government
229.
325 Modern Germany (3)
A historical survey of early
and modern Germany; emphasis will be placed on changes with regard to
culture, economy, society, and political systems. Prerequisites: History
111-112.
331 History of North Carolina (3)
With an eye to meeting the
special needs of those seeking teacher certification, this course
surveys the state's political and economic history from the earliest
colonial beginnings to the present. Prerequisites: History 221 or 222.
332 North Carolina: Its Geography
and People (3)
With an eye toward meeting the
special needs of those seeking teacher certification, this course
examines in depth the geography and social history of North Carolina.
Prerequisites: History 221or 222.
334 American Christianity (3) (Relg
334)
A study of the history, ideas,
and influences of Christianity in America. Prerequisites: History
221-222.
335 Congress and the Presidency (3)
(Govt 335)
This course analyzes two of
the major branches of our national government in terms of their
structure, motivations, and processes, placing them within the context
of the American political system. Prerequisite: Government 229.
336 General Church History (3)
(Relg 336)
Historical study of the major
movements and ideas in the church. Prerequisites: History 111-112.
340 Ancient Greece and Rome (3)
A survey of ancient Greece and
Rome and their great traditions of democracy, monarchy, philosophy, art,
architecture and drama. Students analyze the development of Greek
civilization, from the rise of the city-state system, the golden age of
Athens and Sparta, concluding with the Greek Empire created by Alexander
the Great. Students also address the formation of the Roman Republic,
its conquest of Mediterranean world, its ultimate collapse and the rise
of the Roman Empire. Prerequisites: History 111-112.
342 Eastern Europe: An Area Study
(3) (Govt 342)
A survey of both the recent
history, culture, and politics and the political institutions and
processes of Eastern Europe and the Soviet successor states.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
343 Medieval England (3)
This survey of the history of
the British Isles from the earliest times to around A.D.1307 gives
particular emphasis to English constitutional history from 500 to 1307.
Prerequisites: History 111-112.
344 Stuart England (3)
This survey of English history
during the time of the Stuarts (1603-1714) emphasizes the constitutional
struggles of that period. Prerequisites: History 111-112.
350 Renaissance and Reformation (3)
A survey of these two
movements that dramatically altered the course of Western History and
mark the transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period.
Students analyze the intellectual history of these movements, as well as
the political and economic changes of the age, and the tremendous
religious upheavals of the sixteenth century. Prerequisites: History
111-112.
351 South Asia: An Area Study (3)
(Govt 351)
An introductory survey of the
recent history, culture, and political institutions of South Asia from
Afghanistan to Burma, with particular emphasis on India, Pakistan, and
Bangladesh. Attention will also be devoted to Indian and Muslim
influences on Southeast Asia. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History
111-112.
352 East Asia: Area Study (3) (Govt
352)
An introductory survey of the
recent history of the culture, society, politics, and intellectual
development of East Asia, with particular emphasis on the cultural
heritage and contemporary issues of China and Japan. Prerequisites:
Government 229 and History 111-112.
353 Africa: An Area Study (3) (Govt
353)
A survey of the history of
sub-Saharan Africa from the earliest times to the present. Emphasis will
be on the period from the mid-19th century to the present, with a
special focus on current economic, social, and political problems.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
354 Southeast Asia: An Area Study
(3) (Govt 354)
An introductory survey of the
recent history, culture, and political institutions of Southeast Asia.
Imperialism and twentieth century conflicts will receive particular
attention. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
357 The Middle East and North
Africa: An Area Study (3) (Govt 357)
An introductory survey of the recent history, culture, and political
institutions of this predominantly Islamic area. Particular emphasis
will be placed on those political developments since the mid-19th
century that help explain the current problems of the countries in this
area. Topics to be covered include the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil and
the Persian Gulf, the Lebanese civil war, and the rise of Islamic
fundamentalism. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
359 The Colonial and Revolutionary
Periods in American History (3)
Beginning with the voyages of
discovery and ending with the Battle of New Orleans, this course
emphasizes the development of political, economic, and social
institutions as well as the changes that took place during the Colonial
and Revolutionary periods. Prerequisite: History 221.
362 The Old South (3)
This course examines the
social, economic, and political history of the South from colonial
settlements through the end of the Civil War. Prerequisite: History 221.
363 The Civil War (3)
This course examines the Civil
War - Reconstruction period from political, social and economic
perspectives. Prerequisite: History 221.
364 The New South (3)
A survey of the economic,
social, and political development of the Southern United States since
1870. Prerequisites: History 221-222.
400 Early Modern Europe—1648 to
1815 (3)
A survey of European History
from the Treaty of Westphalia to the end of the Napoleonic era, with
special attention paid to the major developments of the time, including
the Revolution in England, Louis XIV, Old Regime Europe, the
Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the rise and fall of Napoleon.
Prerequisites: History 111 - 112.
402 American Economic History (3)
(Govt 402)
This course traces the
evolution of the economy of the United States, which it analyzes in
terms of developments in agriculture, commerce, and industry, with
particular emphasis on technology and the changing role of government.
Special attention is given to the rise of modern corporations.
Prerequisites: History 221-222.
403 History of Politics of
International Economic Relations (3) (Govt 403)
This course will investigate
at the international level the interaction of political and economic
factors in the creation and distribution of wealth and power. Adopting a
historical approach, the course will examine the forces and trends
involved in the emergence of today’s global political economy and then
turn to current issues, including production, trade and protectionism,
monetary and financial relations, and problems of economic development
and environmental degradation. Prerequisites: History 112 and Government
345.
420 History of American
Intelligence (3) (Govt 420)
This course will have students
understand intelligence as it relates to American interests and national
security. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 222.
433 The United States in the 19th
Century (3)
This colloquium reviews the
19th century sectional crisis, the continuity of the nation's
19th-century development, the period from the Age of Jackson to the
Populist Revolt. Prerequisite: History 221-222.
434 The United States in the 20th
Century (3)
This colloquium will examine
the period from Progressivism to the Great Society, and will consider
topics selected from the principal economic, social, and political
developments that have shaped the history of the United States in the 19th
and 20th centuries. Prerequisites: History 221-222.
441 Western European Area Study (3)
A survey of the recent history, culture, and politics of Western Europe.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
442 Organizational Theory and Behavior (Govt
442)
This course enables students
to increase their understanding of how organizations can more
effectively meet their objectives. Several major concepts will be
examined, clarifying how organizations work and what alternative
organizational strategies and structures exist. The concepts of power,
resource allocation, work environment, and goals will be closely
examined. Prerequisite: Government 338 or 340.
443 Medieval Political Thought (3)
(Govt 443, Phil 443)
A survey of the major
political thinkers of the medieval period, this course focuses on the
Christian writers of Western Europe, including St. Augustine, St. Thomas
Aquinas, Marsilius of Padua, John Duns Scotus, and William of Ockham.
There will be some analysis of Muslim and Jewish thinkers, as well.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111.
444 Modern Europe (3)
A survey of the recent
history, culture, and politics of Twentieth Century
Europe from the First World War to the end of the Cold War and the
collapse of communism. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112
(is to be taken prior to the seminar in History, History 451).
445 Modern European Political
Thought (3) (Govt 445, Phil 445)
The main currents of European
political thought are analyzed in terms of their historical setting and
philosophical background. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 112.
446 American Political Thought (3)
(Govt 446)
The main currents of American
political thought, from colonial beginnings to the present, are analyzed
in terms of their historical and philosophical background.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
447 Ancient Political Thought (3) (Govt
447 and Phil 447)
A survey of the political
writings of Plato and Aristotle, this course focuses on analyses and
evaluations of political ideas as well as their historical settings.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111.
448 American Foreign Policy in the
Twentieth Century (3) (Govt 448)
This course examines origins,
formulation, and implementation of American foreign policy in the 20th
century. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 222.
449-450 The Development of the
American Constitution (3,3) (Govt 449-450)
This account of the living
Constitution traces practices, customs, traditions, and fundamental
legal ideas in their historic setting as they make up the body of
American constitutionalism today. Prerequisites: Government 229 and
History 221 or 222, as appropriate.
451 Seminar: Historiography and
Historical Writing (4)
The course combines readings
from several well-known modern historians with research, writing, and
extensive criticism of papers produced by members of the seminar.
Required of all history majors. (Approval of the
instructor is required, plus History 111-112 and 444.)
453 Methods of Teaching Social
Studies (1.5)
A study of the methods of
teaching social studies in the secondary school, this course places
emphasis on the practical development of useful teaching materials.
(Restricted to students seeking North Carolina teaching licensure.)
454 Internship (3) (Govt 454, Crim
454)
The internship program is a
supervised work experience with selected public or private agencies,
museums, archives, or similar institutions and activities with a
historical purpose. (Approval of the instructor is required.)
459 Contemporary Issues and
Conferences (1-3) (Govt 459)
This course is designed to encourage student participation in such
programs as the Model United Nations and other intercollegiate
conference activities and special programs of study. A student must
secure the permission of the instructor in order to enroll in
Government/History 459.
460 Special Topics (3)
Special Topics is a tutorial
course established at the request of the student and an agreement with a
faculty member when special needs or circumstances require presentation
of subject matter not otherwise included in the academic program. (By
arrangement with the instructor).
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