140 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Social Science 1. Historical Foundations of Our Democratic Society. Designed to include the historical bases of our democracy, its development in America; changes occasioned by the frontier life, a richly endowed continent, and the wars. It will include the development-up-to-date of our highly industrialized nation and its impact on world leadership. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Bateman 2. Our Democratic Society in Transition. Designed to show the challenges of our modern world to our democratic institutions and way of life, with problems resulting from these challenges. The problems will be considered in their social, economic, political, and psychological aspects. Four quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Stratford DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY J. G. Olson COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Anthropology 1. The Science of Man. The pre-historic origins and development of man. This course examines the evidences and developmental stages of pre-historic man from his beginnings until the dawn of civilization. Such subjects as fossil remains, theories of evolution, races of mankind are studied in relationship to certain contemporary socio-cultural questions such as racism, special creation, and others. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Spring. Olson 2. The Science of Culture. The origins and development of culture from the earliest pre-historic data down into historic times (archeology). Selected studies in pre-literate cultures are also made, including their society, religion, language, arts, games, etc. (ethnology.) Finally the meaning and significances of "culture" and its influence in human behavior is explained and evaluated (philosophy of culture). Five quarter hours. Winter. Olson 3. Races and Culture. An introduction to basic theories of race and the influence of cultural forces in determining human behavior. Three quarter hours. Autumn. Olson 4. Language and Culture. An introduction to important theories of language, its structure and functions, in relationship to cultural imperatives that shape human behavior. Three quarter hours. Winter. Olson 141 DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCHCNCE H. C. Bateman, D. G. Dayton, Lawrence F. Burton 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 the pre-legal student. All educational institutions which give law degrees recommend that law students obtain a broad, general background during the first two years of college. In keeping with this general philosophy, the following curriculum is recommended: Pre-Law CURRICULUM Course Description Credit Basic English 1, 2, 3 Basic Communication 9 Requirements Health Education 1 Personal Hygiene 2 Orientation 1 Freshman Orientation 2 Physical Education 3 approved activities 3 Area Humanities See list of 9-12 Requirements Life Sciences subjects on 9-12 Physical Sciences pages 24-30 9-12 Social Sciences 9-12 Professional Political Science 1 American Nat. Govt. 5 Requirements Political Science 3 State Government 3 Recommended Political Science 11 Int. to Internat. Relations 5 Electives Economics 1, 2 or 4 Prin. of Economics 6-8 History 6 English History 5 History 10 United States History 5 Philosophy 5 Logic 5 Political Science 4 City and Town Gov't. 2 Psychology 1 General Psychology 5 Speech 1 Basic Speech 3 It is recommended that a student take advantage of the opportunity to participate in activities sponsored by the Department. International Relations Club. Membership is open to interested students 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 disussions are held. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION History It is recommended that a student pursuing a major in history complete History 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, and Political Science 1. 1. World Civilization: Growth of civilization from earliest times to the 16th Century. Emphasis will be placed on developments in the Mediterranean region and Western Europe. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Dayton, Bateman