Division of Social Sciences Basil C. Hansen, Acting Chairman Never before in the history of the world has there been such a need for the knowledge and application of the principles of social science to world problems involving human relationships. The answer to the social, political, ethical, and religious upheavals lies in a knowledge and practice of better citizenship. Today, men and women must understand social adjustments, behavior patterns, politics, world and national problems, sociology, political science, philosophy, history, and other social sciences. Four departments of the Division of Social Science have been organized to meet this need: The Department of History and Political Science; the Department of Orientation; the Department of Psychology and Education; and the Department of Sociology and Philosophy. Each Department offers courses to meet the needs of (1) students interested in human relationships as basic to literature, politics, religion, home life, and social life; (2) students majoring in law, education, history, sociology, psychology, or any of the other social subjects; and (3) students desiring a knowledge of cultural and practical phases of people living together. The specific objectives of the Division of Social Sciences are: (1) to offer courses in the basic principles of the social studies; (2) to train for more effective citizenship through an understanding of social relationships; (3) to offer specialized courses in the different fields which are of special interest to students; (4) to offer courses in the political, social, and cultural history of our civilization; (5) to provide a satisfactory program for students who plan to take advanced work in the social studies; (6) to present the problems of human behavior in order that the student may better understand himself and his fellowmen; and (7) to lay a foundation for students who may wish to specialize in psychology, education, sociology, history, law, or social science. Department of History and Political Science C. H. Anderson, H. C. Bateman, *D. G. Dayton A student preparing to major in history, political science, or law, should meet the requirements for the title of Associate of Arts or Associate of Science and the requirements of the university to which he intends to transfer. This preparation is especially important for a pre-legal student. It is recommended that a student take advantage of the opportunity to participate in activities sponsored by the Department. 1. International Relations Club. Membership is open to interested and qualified students in the social sciences of Weber College. The basic purpose of the organization is to instruct and enlighten members concerning contemporary problems as they relate to international affairs. Current international problems are presented and discussed by speakers. Forums, debates, and round table discussions are held. On leave of absence. 95 History It is recommended that a student pursuing a major in history complete History 3, 4, 5, 11, and Political Science 1. 3. European History: Middle Period, 500-1500. A study of medieval civilization as influenced by the barbarian invasions, feudalism, crusades, medieval church, and the influence of each upon our present civilizaton. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Bateman 4. Early Modern European History, 1500-1815. A study of the Renaissance, age of discovery and overseas expansion; the commercial revolution and growth of national states; the Protestant Revolt and religious reform, the rise of parliamentary governments, the French Revolution, and the contribution of these movements to an understanding of present day problems. Five quarter hours. Winter. Bateman 5. European History, 1815-1948. A study of the political and economic development of the major European states; the Industrial Revolution; the growth of nationalism and democracy; political and social reform of the 19th century; World War I and World War II. Designed to give an understanding of present day world problems. Five quarter hours. Spring. Bateman 6. English History. A survey of English history from the earliest recorded past to the present. Periods of Tudors and Stuarts are considered, and the more recent developments. Five quarter hours. Spring. Staff 9. American History, 1492-1783. A course dealing with the discovery and exploration of the New World, colonization, colonial life and institutions, international rivalry, and the American Revolution. Three quarter hours. Autumn. Bateman 10. American. History, 1783-1865. A study of the formation of the new nation and its growth politically, socially, and culturally; westward expansion, and growth of democracy; the growth of sectionalism, and the Civil War. Five quarter hours. Winter. Bateman 11. American History, 1865-1948. A study of the Reconstruction of the South, the new West and its influence, industrial development and the new economic era, growth of government control and results, the U. S. foreign policy and the two World Wars, the depression and the New Deal. Five quarter hours. Spring. Bateman 12. Latin America. A brief survey of the colonial development of Spanish and Portuguese America, followed by a study of the revolutions, establishment of republics, the culture and international relations of Latin American nations. The course includes the Monroe Doctrine and Pan-American proposals. Three quarter hours. Winter. Staff 15. Far Western History. A study of far western history, its colonization and development, with special emphasis on the history of Utah. Three quarter hours. Spring. Staff 20. General Social Science Survey. A course which gives emphasis to the historical, the economic, the sociological, and the political aspects of the Western Civilization. Five quarter hours. Winter, Spring. Staff