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Show 142 143 3. European History. Middle Ages, 500-1500. Medieval civilization: the barbarian invasions, feudalism, the Crusades, the medieval church, and the beginnings in the development of nation states. The major topics of the course are considered in relation to their influence upon our present civilization. Five quarter hours. Winter. Dayton 4. Early Modern European History, 1500-1815. 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. Dayton, Bateman 5. European History, 1815 to Present. The political, social, cultural, and economic development of the major European states. The course incorporates a consideration of the Industrial Revolution, the growth of nationalism and democracy, political and social reform of the 19th century, and World Wars I and n. It is designed to give a better understanding of present day world problems. Five quarter hours. Spring. Dayton, Bateman 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 tiours. Spring. Dayton 7. Twentieth Century Europe. The role of Europe in two world wars, and the causes and effects of those wars. Special attention is ?iven to the rise of communism and fascism. Three quarter hours. Winter. Dayton, Bateman 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. Autumn Dayton, Bateman 9. United States History, 1492-1793; Foundation 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 1 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 ft 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 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. Spring. Dayton COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Political Science 1. 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. Staff 2. Introduction to Political Science. A general course introducing the major concepts and methods underlying the study of politics with special emphasis given to such problems as the origin and nature of the state, the functions and powers of government, constitutional growth and development, the nature and scope of law, and the nature of man—his rights and responsibilities. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Spring. Staff 3. State Government. Designed to give an understanding of the origin of state government; the relationship of the state 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. Staff 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 structures 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. Staff 11. Introduction to International Relations. Development of the modern state system, international relations, and the United States. Five quarter hours. Spring. Bateman |