324 Hist 4120. The Twentieth-Century West (3) Explores the history of the Trans-Mississippi West Region during the twentieth century, to include analysis of such issues as water use and allocation, population growth, land use, exploitation of resources, conservation, the federal presence, tourism, and threats to the environment. Hist 4130. History of Utah (3) A study of Utah history from its Native American beginnings through the 20th Century-emphasizing political, economic and social developments. Hist 4210. Ancient History (3) The ancient Near East and Mediterranean world, including the civilizations of Greece and Rome, from approximately 3500 B.C.E. to 475 CE. This course examines the origins of civilization and traces the development of culture, emphasizing the religious, political, and intellectual legacy of the ancient world. Hist 4220. History of the Middle Ages 300-1300 (3) A survey of Europe during the Middle Ages emphasizing the religious, political, and cultural institutions shaping this period. Hist 4230. Renaissance and Reformation Europe: 1300-1660 (3) Examines the cultural, religious, political and economic factors that affected Europe from the end of the Middle Ages to the mid-1600s. Special emphasis is given to the Renaissance and Reformation as vital forces at work during the period. Hist 4240. Absolutism, Enlightenment and Revolution - Europe: 1660-1815 (3) Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that affected Europe during the period. Special consideration is given to the Enlightenment as a cultural phenomenon and to European- wide revolution and counter-revolution in the late eighteenth century. Hist 4250. Europe 1815-1870 (3) Analysis of the salient political, social and cultural developments between the Congress of Vienna and the Franco-Prussian War. Topics covered will include demographic changes, urbanization, industrialization, the revolutions of 1848, nationalism and the unifications of Italy and Germany. His 4260. Europe from 1870-1945 (3) This course will examine the most important social, political and cultural developments that transpired in Europe between the Franco-Prussian War and the end of World War II. Topics covered will include socialism, ethnic and religious minorities, imperialism, the world wars, the Great Depression, fascism, National Socialism and communism. HistDV4270. Europe 1945-Present (3) This course will explore the salient political, economic and social developments that have transpired in Europe since the end of the Second World War. Topics covered will include postwar reconstruction, the Cold War decolonization, the emergence of the European Union, and the end of the Cold War. Hist 4310. History of Russia to 1917 (3) Russia's political, economic, social and cultural institutions from pre-history to 1917, emphasizing dynastic leaders, expansion, religion and other significant forces of change. Includes an analysis of both foreign and domestic policies that led to world war and revolution. Hist 4320. Russia since 1917 (3) Analyzes the political, economic, military, diplomatic, social, and ideological problems, crises, and programs from the Russian Revolutions of 1917 to the present. Hist 4330. History of England to 1714 (3) A survey of English history to 1714 with special consideration given to England's cultural, political, and economic development during the Middle Ages and the Tudor/Stuart periods. Hist 4340. History of England since 1714 (3) A survey of English history from 1714 to the present. Special emphasis will be given to England's cultural, political, economic, and social development during the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian era, and the twentieth century. Hist DV4350. History of Modern Germany (3) German social-political, economic and cultural developments from the eighteenth century to the present. Topics include the Prussians, Classicism, Revolution, the Age of Bismarck, industrialism and warfare, and the 20th Century. Hist 4410. History of Spain and Portugal (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Spain and Portugal from the beginning to the present. Hist 4430. History of Scandinavia (3) Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Scandinavia, particularly Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Special emphasis is given to the Viking Age, the Great Power period, and the twentieth century. Hist 4450. History of Modern Eastern Europe since 1815 (3) Examines the political, economic, and social factors that have shaped the history of this region from 1815 to the present. Hist 4500. Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12 (3) S, Su Materials and methods of teaching for skill, concept and value development in middle, junior high and senior high school social studies. (Required of all majors in Social Science area). Hist DV4510. Twentieth Century World (3) The political, economic, and social forces of the twentieth century since World War I. Emphasis is placed on global relationships, the rise of mass society, and conflict among cultures in an era of accelerating change. Hist DV4530. Far Eastern History (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of China, Japan, and Korea from the pre-modern era to the present, with particular emphasis given to the 19th and 20th centuries. Hist DV4550. Southeast Asian History (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Southeast Asia from the pre-modern era to the present, with particular emphasis given to the 19th and 20th centuries. Hist DV4590. Middle Eastern History (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Hist 4610. History of Africa (3) Africa from earliest times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Sub-Sahara from its ancient kingdoms through the travails of the slave trade, European colonialism, and the independence movement. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG