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Show growth of nationalism and democracy, political and social reform of the 19th century, and World Wars I and II. It is designed to give a better understanding of present day world problems. Five quarter hours. Spring. Bateman, Dayton 6. English History. A survey which covers the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of English history and gives special emphasis to constitutional growth and development. Five quarter hours. Spring. (May not begiven.) Dayton 7. Twentieth Century Europe. The role of Europe in two world wars, and the causes and effects of those wars. Special attention is given to the rise of communism and fascism. Three quarter hours. Winter, Spring. Bateman, Dayton 8. Twentieth Century United States. The role of the United States as a world power. Both domestic and foreign affairs are studied, with attention being given to current problems. Three quarter hours. Spring. Bateman, Dayton 9. United States History, 1492-1783: Foundations of American Civilization. The discovery, exploration and colonization of the New World. Greatest attention is focused upon English colonization along the Atlantic seaboard. Colonial life and institutions, international rivalries and the American Revolution are studied. Three quarter hours. Autumn. Dayton 10. United States History, 1783-1865. The formation of the federal union and its growth politically, economically, socially, and culturally. Constitutional development, westward expansion, growth of democracy, sectionalism, and the Civil War are among the major themes considered. Five quarter hours. Winter. Dayton 11. United States History, 1865 to present. A study of reconstruction in the South, the New West and its influence, business expansion and industrial growth, and the emergence of the United States as a world power. Foreign relations and foreign policy receive special consideration as do the two World Wars, the Great Depression and the New Deal. Contemporary developments are related to the subject matter of the course. Five quarter hours. Spring. Dayton 12. Latin America: Colonial Periodto 1824. A survey course dealing with the discovery, exploration, colonization, and development of Latin (Hispanic) America. The course also includes the movement for Latin American independence. Five quarter hours. Winter. (May not be given.) Dayton 13. Latin America: Modern Period1824 to present. The evolution of the modern Latin (Hispanic) American republics. The major nationsMexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, and Venezuela are given greatest emphasis. Relations between the Latin American nations and the United States receive special consideration. Five quarter hours. Spring. (May not be given.) Dayton 15. Far Western History. Far western history of the United States. Consideration is given to the settlement and development of the plains area, the inter-mountain region and the Pacific coast area. Three quarter hours. Winter. Dayton COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Political Science I. American National Government and Institution. Planned to give an understanding of our Constitution; rights, privileges and duties of citizenship; political party organizations and functions; the organization and operation of the executive, legislative and judicial departments of government; and current problems of governmental functions and citizenship. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Spring. Anderson 3. State Government. Designed to give an understanding of the origin of state government; the relationship of the states to the national government; political parties and citizenship; state constitutions; the nature and operation of the state executive, legislative, and judicial departments; also current problems in state government. Three quarter hours. Winter. Anderson 4. City and Town Governments. Designed to study the growth of municipal government in the United States and the relationship of municipal government to state government. Attention is given to municipal structure and organization; the mayor-council type, the commission type and city manager type; also the functions and current problems of city and town governments such as public safety, public works, planning and finance. Two quarter hours. Winter. Anderson II. Introduction to International Relations. Development of the modern state system, international relations, and the United States. Five quarter hours. Spring. Anderson, Bateman DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTATION M. E. Allen, H. C. Bateman, D. G. Dayton, J. B. Harvey, E. C. Larsen, W. C. Neville, M. L. Stevenson, W. D. Stratford COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Orientation I. Personal and Social Orientation. Designed to introduce the student to his new environment and to assist him in meeting some of his problems. Diagnostic and remedial tests of aptitudes, abilities, and skills are available as an aid in helping a student make an occupational choice. Two quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Staff II. Vocational Orientation. The personal and social adjustments necessary for social efficiency and the formation of effective study habits. Two quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Larsen |