| GEO
10 -- Introduction
to Human Geography
Introduces
key geographical concepts, both cultural and physical. Considers how such geographic
factors as location, landforms, climate, soil, and natural resources have shaped
cultures and civilizations, and the role played by people in gradually altering
their environments. Audiovisual materials such as maps, photographs, slides, and
films are used extensively.
3
Credits
Corequisite: RDL 01 or ENG 01 if required HIS
10 -- History of the Modern World
Exploration
of outstanding political, intellectual, philosophical, social and economic trends,
movements and events from mid-18th century to the present. Analysis of forces
that have shaped the modern world.
3
Credits
Corequisite:
RDL 02 or ENG 02 if required HIS
11 -- Introduction
to the Modern World
This
course is identical in academic content and in assessment
criteria to HIS 10, but adds a fourth compensatory hour to allow instructors to
work closely with students to assist them in developing a conceptual framwork,
effective note-taking techniques and written self expression. Additional exercises
and assignments will be used to consolidate knowledge and learning skills. This
course will be open only to students in RDL 01 and ENG 01. Class size will be
limited to 30.
3
Credits
Corequisite: RDL 01 or ENG 01 if required
HIS 13 -- History
of the Ancient World
Four
major River Valley civilizations -- Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China; examination
of the efflorescence and decline of Greek and Roman civilizations. Focus on significant
achievements of each people, assessing their impact on contemporary cultures as
well as their legacy to ours. Readings from religious texts, poetry, drama and
philosophy.
3
Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
14 -- Medieval
History
Effects
of major ideas, social and economic changes, political concepts and their impacts
upon the society of the West during the Middle Ages. Emphasis on interaction of
these aspects within the cultural context of medieval Europe.
3
Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
20 -- The
American Nation: The Political and Social Development of a People
Selected
topics in American History raising issues related to values, ethics and morality.
Ranging from the colonial period to the contemporary era, this course examines
major concerns of the American people throughout their history and illustrates
how ethical concerns persist throughout American History.
3
Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
23 -- Social
and Intellectual History of Modern America
Fundamental
concepts of the American experience that permeate our lives today, including puritanism,
class consciousness, prejudice, violence, feminism, pragmatism.
3 Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
24:-- The
History of American Foreign Relations
Major
Developments in the foreign relations of the U.S., from the American Revolution
to Vietnam, and their domestic and international effects. Emphasis on the policies
of this century; evolution of the republic into a world power and the consequent
tension and crises. Origins and progress of efforts at international cooperation
and peace.
3
Credits
Prerequisite:HIS 10 or 11. HIS
25:--The
Third world and the West: History of Modern Imperialism and Colonialism
Survey of the world
scene since 1870, especially in the building of colonial empires in Africa, Asia
and Latin America; the rivalries among the imperialist powers; the relationship
of imperialism to World War I and II the decline of colonialism; the rise of Soviet
and Communist Chinese imperialism..
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11. HIS
27:-- Modern History
of the Far East
China,
Japan and Korea in the modern period; political and cultural institutions; structure
of oriental societies; advances of the West and the effect of imperialism; industrialism;
agrarian reforms; communism; problems of the post-World War II period.
3 Credits
Prerequisitie: HIS 10 or 11.
HIS
28 -- Women: The Historical Perspective
The changing
status of, and attitudes towards women from antiquity to 21st century America.
A variety of historical materials are used to assess how women themselves
and the image of women have changed. Analysis in historical perspective
of feminine achievement and the dynamics of undertakings yet ahead.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11. HIS
31 -- Modern Latin American History
Historical
development of the Latin American area through the 19th and 20th centuries.
3 Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
35 -- History of Africa
Multidiscipline
approach to the history of Africa; ancient and medieval African societies, era
of slavery, geographic discoveries, missionary contact, imperialism and emergence
of modern nationalism; the era of independence.
3
Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
37-- African-American History
The African
experience; development and abolition of slavery in America, reconstruction after
Civil War; migration out of the South; manifold consequences of urban relocation;
Black education, church and arts; writing of Black Americans including Frederick
Douglass and Franklin Frazier.
3
Credits
Prerequisite: HIS 10 or 11. HIS
39 -- History of the Caribbean
Political,
economic, social and cultural history of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic
and Haiti from Spanish discovery to present. Emphasis on Puerto Rican contributions
to culture and society of the Caribbean area and the United States.
3 Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. HIS
51 -- History of New York City
The aim of this course is to
explore the social, political, and intellectual history of New York City from
the colonial era to the present day. In particular, we will examine the structure
of the "walking city," the transportation revolutions, the rise of the suburbs,
and the impact of consolidation, foreign and domestic immigration, and social
and racial segregation on the structure of the largest American metropolis.
3 Credits
Prerequisite:
HIS 10 or 11. | 
