College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 655 HIST 4280 - History of Christianity in Europe Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years A history of the development and impact of Christianity within Europe through the twentieth century. This course will examine how Christianity affected European society, culture, politics, and science; and how these affected the institutions within Christianity. Particular emphasis will be placed on the early growth of Christianity, medieval changes, the Reformation, and spirituality in the industrial age. HIST 4310 - History of Russia to 1917 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 1485 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years A survey of English history to 1485 with special consideration given to England's cultural, political, economic and social development during the Middle Ages. HIST 4335 - Tudor and Stuart England Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years A survey of English history during the Tudor and Stuart periods (1485-1714). Emphasis will be placed on the social, cultural, political, religious and economic development of England during this period. HIST 4340 - History of England since 1714 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years 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 4350 - History of Modern Germany Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years 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 4370 - History of Modern France 1789-present Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years Examines the political, social, and cultural history of France from the outbreak of the French Revolution to the present. Attention will focus on political ideologies, religious and philosophical movements, artistic and literary expression, and changes in the social environment. The course will also attend to the impact of France and French culture on the world and to recent challenges presented to French national identity by globalization. HIST 4410 - History of Spain and Portugal Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years 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 Credits: (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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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). Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog