| HISTORY (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HIST 103 | American Foundations | 3 CR |
| A survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from the colonial era to 1877. | ||
| HIST 104 | Modern America | 3 CR |
| A survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from 1877 to the present. | ||
| HIST 104H | Modern America–Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: see catalog, KCC Honors Program (page 6). A survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from 1877 to the present. An honors course for superior students enrolled in HIST 104. Emphasis on individual study and personal projects. | ||
| HIST 106 | Religious History | 2-4 CR |
| A comparative study of the historical development, doctrine, and practices of the major varieties of Christianity or of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events will also be explored. The specific topic to be studied will change from semester to semester, and students may enroll again for up to a total of six credit hours as often as the study topic is changed. With certain topics students must be able to attend religious events or exhibits scheduled in the evening or on weekends. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 151 | Western Civilization: Early Western World | 3 CR |
| This course is a survey of the major developments in European civilization from the ancient Middle East, Greece and Rome, medieval period, Renaissance, and Reformation to early modern Europe (mid-1600s). Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements that form present-day western civilization will be emphasized. The course will also emphasize the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West, as well as an understanding of our cultural history as essential to the study of other cultures. | ||
| HIST 151H | Western Civilization: Early Western World—Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: see catalog, KCC Honors Program (page 6). This course is a survey of the major developments in European civilization from the ancient Middle East, Greece and Rome, medieval period, Renaissance, and Reformation to early modern Europe (mid-1600s). Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements that form present-day western civilization will be emphasized. The course will also emphasize the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West, as well as an understanding of our cultural history as essential to the study of other cultures. An honors course for superior students enrolled in HIST 151. Entry to honors status only on invitation of the instructor. Emphasis on individual study and personal projects. | ||
| HIST 152 | Western Civilization: Modern Western World | 3 CR |
| This course is a survey of the major developments in European civilization from the mid-1600s to the present. Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements from the scientific revolution to the contemporary world will be considered. The impact of revolution, nationalism, and world war upon recent world events will be emphasized. The course will also include the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa and the West. | ||
| HIST 152H | Western Civilization: Modern Western World—Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: see catalog, KCC Honors Program (page 6). This course is a survey of the major developments in European civilization from the mid-1600s to the present. Selected political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic elements from the scientific revolution to the contemporary world will be considered. The impact of revolution, nationalism, and world war upon recent world events will be emphasized. The course will also include the interchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and the West. An honors course for superior students enrolled in HIST 152. Emphasis on individual study and personal projects. | ||
| HIST 200 | History and Current Events | 3 CR |
| Selected global issues and current news events will be studied in their historical setting. Critical reading and viewing of mass media will also be emphasized. | ||
| HIST 201 | Global History to 1500 | 3 CR |
| An interdisciplinary study of various world civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from 10,000 B.C.E. (Before Common Era) to 1500 C.E. (Common Era). This course will use a comparative approach to study a variety of global themes and patterns over time. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 202 | Global History from 1500 to Present | 3 CR |
| An interdisciplinary study of various world civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from 1500 C.E. (Common Era) to the present. This course will use a comparative approach to study a variety of global themes and patterns over time. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 203 | Latin America | 2-4 CR |
| An interdisciplinary study of issues, trends, and problems in a selected region of the contemporary world. Regions are defined by geography, culture, and/or economics of Latin America. Humanities or social science credit. | ||
| HIST 206 | Foundations of Religion | 2 CR |
| This course is a global and historical introduction to the nature of religious belief. Issues to be studied include the experience of the holy, the role of symbolism and ritual, salvation, and concepts of the divine. | ||
| HIST 210 | History of Michigan | 3 CR |
| The origin and development of the contemporary political, economic, and social institutions of the state of Michigan. The relation of this history of the state to that of the nation is stressed. | ||
| HIST 211 | History of England | 3 CR |
| This course will examine English history and its culture from the Roman invasions through the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution. Students will study England’s cultural traditions (legal, religious, and philosophical, as well as artistic and literary) within the political, economic, and social context. Emphasis is placed on the origins and development of the institutions most affecting the heritage of the English-speaking world. | ||
| HIST 220 | Great Lives | 3 CR |
| Lives of key individuals who have helped shape the course of history along with description of the nature, method, problems, and impact of the biographical approach to history. The specific topic will change from semester to semester. For either humanities or social science credit. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credit hours. | ||
| HIST 231 | Hitler’s Europe | 3 CR |
| A survey of European history from the late nineteenth century through World War I and World War II to the postwar era. Emphasis upon the experience of people with national feeling; propaganda; total war; the communist, Nazi, and fascist revolutions; and defeat. | ||
| HIST 240 | African American History | 3 CR |
| This course will focus on the African American experience since the era of the Civil War. Major emphasis will be placed on the background and development of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. An overview of the contributions of African Americans to American culture will be explored, as well as the sociocultural obstacles faced by this minority group. | ||
| HIST 285 | Theological Studies Internship | 3 CR |
| Prerequisites: sophomore standing and coordinator approval only. This course is designed to give on-site field experience in line with the student’s professional objectives. Required are 248 hours of experience plus attendance at scheduled seminars. [16-240-256] | ||
| HIST 286 | Theological Studies Internship | 3 CR |
| Prerequisites: sophomore standing and coordinator approval only. This course is a continuation of HIST 285, although a different placement setting may be selected. [16-240-256] | ||
| HIST 297 | Special Topics in History | 2-4 CR |
| This course concentrates on specific regions, themes, events, and eras in history. Particular emphasis may be placed on field experience and academic research, as well as evaluation of primary sources in history. Since topics change this course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credits. | ||
| HIST 298 | Independent Study | 1-3 CR |
| Prerequisite: coordinator approval only. This course is an opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of a subject while under the direction of a member of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements are made to meet the needs of individual students. | ||
