HISTORY COURSES


AMERICAN HISTORY


HI 203 The Growth of the American Nation I (3 credits)

Surveys the political, cultural, economic and social history of the United States from the colonial period through the Civil War.

HI 204 The Growth of the American Nation II (3 credits)

Surveys the political, cultural, economic and social history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present.

HI 213 History of New Jersey (3 credits)

Surveys the state's political, economic, and cultural development from its proprietary beginnings to the present, with particular emphasis on those determining factors that have shaped its character.

HI 220 The Afro-American in United States History (3 credits)

Examines the role of black Americans in the nation's development from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on the civil rights movement of the twentieth century.

WHI 250 The Vietnam Conflict: An American Tragedy (3 credits)

An in-depth examination of the Vietnam War as a formative event in recent United States history. Emphasis will be on the development and implementation of the philosophies and policies that brought America to the decision to intervene in Vietnam, the legality of that decision, and the consequences of that action at home and in the world. Particular attention will be given to those groups who were asked to serve, the coverage of the war by the media, and the anti-war movement. (Offered in Winter semester only)

HI 317 Native American History (3 credits)

Surveys the major political, social, and cultural themes of Native American history from pre-Columbian times to the present.

HI 325 American Parties and Politics (3 credits)

Studies the historical development, ideology, and organization of American political parties from the Revolution to the present.

HI 361 United States Foreign Policy and Diplomacy (3 credits)

Traces the evolution of American foreign policy and the emergence of the United States as a great power.

HI 365 The American Presidency (3 credits)

Examines the creation, evolution, and development of the office of President within the United States, with special attention to those Presidents in history who have played a special role in shaping the institution.

HI 405 American Constitutional History (3 credits)

Studies the role constitutional interpretation has played in American history, with special emphasis on Supreme Court decisions.

HI 407 Colonial and Revolutionary America (3 credits)

An examination of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped North America from the pre-Columbian period to the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1789. Major topics to be covered include the following: pre-European Native America; the age of European exploration and expansion; cross-cultural contacts between Indians, Africans, and Europeans; slavery; colonial ethnicity and the roots of American pluralism; colonial political structures; the Salem witch trials; colonial American culture; the American Revolution; and the Constitutional Convention.

HI 413 The United States Civil War (3 credits)

Examines the background and causes of the Civil War as well as its campaigns, battles, and military strategies. Attention is also given to the War's political and socioeconomic dimensions.

HI 440 Recent America (3 credits)

Analyzes social, political and cultural developments since 1945 with special emphasis on social movements and political protest.

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EUROPEAN HISTORY


HI 101 The Western Heritage I (3 credits)

Surveys the development of Western civilization from its origins in the Near East to the 17th century.

HI 102 The Western Heritage II (3 credits)

Traces the expansion of Western civilization from the birth of the modern European state system in the 17th century to the present. With Hi 101, provides an essential framework for locating all areas of human activity and achievement. (Prerequisite: HI 101 or equivalent.)

HI 210 Women in History (3 credits)

Focuses on the roles, activities and attitudes of women from ancient times to the present. Compares women's legal, social, economic and political position in various cultures and periods.

HI 218 The Holocaust (3 credits)

Provides students with a chronological and critical understanding of the series of events that have become known as the Holocaust, including examination of its historical background and context as well as an awareness of some historical and historiographical controversies surrounding it.

HI 301 Medieval Europe (3 credits)

Studies the major developments in European history from the fall of Rome through the Renaissance. Covers the principal political, economic, social, cultural and religious events that merged to create a medieval synthesis and the foundation for modern Western civilization.

HI 316 Modern British History (3 credits)

Examines the history of Britain during the last four centuries with stress on constitutional and imperial development.

HI 321 History and Politics of Russia and the Soviet Union (3 credits)

Focuses on major developments in Russian history from 1825 to the present.

HI 326 Modern Irish History (3 credits)

Surveys the chief events of Irish history from the 17th century until the present, with special emphasis on the traditional Irish scene and the impact of English occupation upon it.

HI 328 World War I (3 credits)

Provides students with a historical understanding of the First World War and its impact on European and global history. Introduces students to historiographical issues by examining the war as approached by diplomatic, military, social, cultural, and women's historians.

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GLOBAL HISTORY


WHI 250 The Vietnam Conflict: An American Tragedy (3 credits)

An in-depth examination of the Vietnam War as a formative event in recent United States history. Emphasis will be on the development and implementation of the philosophies and policies that brought America to the decision to intervene in Vietnam, the legality of that decision, and the consequences of that action at home and in the world. Particular attention will be given to those groups who were asked to serve, the coverage of the war by the media, and the anti-war movement. (Offered in Winter semester only)

HI 328 World War I (3 credits)

Provides students with a historical understanding of the Firt World War and its impact on European and global history. Introduces students to historiograohical issues by examining the war as approached by diplomatic, military, social, cultural, and women's historians.

HI 331 History and Politics of Asia (3 credits)

Surveys the modern history of China, Japan and Korea with emphasis on their respective cultural and political traditions.

HI 333 History and Politics of Africa (3 credits)

Surveys the history of the continent by region with special attention on the last 200 years.

HI 337 History and Politics of Latin America (3 credits)

Surveys the main themes in Latin American historical and political development from the 15th century to the present, with thematic focus on the region's social, economic, and political development.

HI 338 History and Politics of the Middle East (3 credits)

Traces the historical and political development of the Middle East from the 7th century to the present, with special attention paid to the role of religion in shaping the politics and culture of the region.

HI 430 The Contemporary World (3 credits)

Studies the major ideologies, issues and problems affecting Europe and the world since the 1920s with particular stress on the background and events of World War II, U.S.-Soviet rivalry around the globe, struggles of emerging nations, and international conflict zones in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

HI 432 Contemporary Issues and Problems in World Politics (3 credits)

An in-depth and historically grounded examination of selected problems and issues, with topics chosen dependent upon the expertise of the instructor and the changing nature of world concerns.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE


PO 125 Understanding the Political World (3 credits)

A cross-national analysis of the major issues, topics, and institutions with which politics deals. Develops a critical awareness and understanding of the role of politics in a global society.

PO 225 American Government (3 credits)

Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.

PO 230 State and Local Government (3 credits)

Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.

PO 321 History and Politics of Russia and the Soviet Union (3 credits)

Focuses on major developments in Russian history and politics from 1825 to the present.

PO 325 American Parties and Politics (3 credits)

Studies the historical development, ideology and organization of American political parties from the Revolution to the present.

PO 328 Ethnic Politics (3 credits)

Traces the historic political involvement of various ethnic and racial groups and examines their effect on American political institutions and the processes of organized government.

PO 330 Introduction to the American Legal System (3 credits)

Presents an overview of the American legal system. Examines methods of reasoning used by courts and lawyers, the structure of state and federal systems, and the substantive law of a number of specific fields.

PO 331 History and Politics of Asia (3 credits)

Surveys the modern history of China, Japan and Korea with emphasis on their respective cultural and political traditions.

PO 333 History and Politics of Africa (3 credits)

Surveys the history of the continent by region with special attention on the last 200 years.

PO 337 History and Politics of Latin America (3 credits)

Surveys the main themes in Latin American historical and political development from the 15th century to the present, with thematic focus on the region's social, economic, and political development.

PO 338 History and Politics of the Middle East (3 credits)

Traces the historical and political development of the Middle East from the 7th century to the present, with special attention paid to the role of religion in shaping the politics and culture of the region.

PO 340 Social Science Research Methods (3 credits)

Examines quantitative and qualitative research methods, the initiation of a problem, design, collection, and interpretation of data, and conclusion. Requires completion of an original research project.

PO 361 United States Foreign Policy and Diplomacy (3 credits)

Traces the evolution of American foreign policy and the emergence of the United States as a great power.

PO 362 International Relations (3 credits)

Studies the historical development, principles, and procedures of the diplomatic relations between nations in the modern period.

PO 363 The United Nations and the International System (3 credits)

Examines the history and structure of the United Nations, as well as other international organizations. Contemporary problems of the international system, such as international security, conflict resolution, disarmament and self-determination, along with the response to these problems by international organizations, will also be studied.

PO 364 Comparative Government (3 credits)

Studies the institutions, structures, and processes of government in both western and non-western nations, with special attention to the problem of political instability in developing nations.

PO 365 The American Presidency (3 credits)

Examines the creation, evolution, and development of the office of President within the United States, with special attention to those Presidents in history who have played a special role in shaping the institution.

PO 372 Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)

Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.

PO 375 Public Policy (3 credits)

Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.

PO 405 American Constitutional History (3 credits)

Studies the role constitutional interpretation has played in American history, with special emphasis on Supreme Court decisions.

PO 432 Contemporary Issues and Problems in World Politics (3 credits)

An in-depth and historically grounded examination of selected problems and issues, with topics chosen dependent upon the expertise of the instructor and the changing nature of world concerns.

PO 453 History of Political Theory (3 credits)

Examines the major theorists on the nature of politics and political life from the Greeks to the present. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of primary texts.

GEOGRAPHY


GY 335 Regional Geography: Concepts and Regions (3 credits)

Examines fundamental concepts of physical geography in the context of the human response to environment in the development of the major cultural realms.

SPECIALIZED OFFERINGS


HI 378 Public History (3 credits)

Introduces students to the public uses of history, and to the roles played by historians in contemporary society and government. Topics studied include museum organization, historic preservation, historical interpretation and archival management.

HI /PO 479 Cooperative Education (3 credits)

Provides for the integration of classroom study with a specific, planned period of supervised learning through paid work experience related to a student's career goals.

HI /PO 489 Internship (3 credits)

Offers qualified students the opportunity to do off-campus field work in history or political science by individual arrangement.

HI /PO 499 Independent Study (3 credits)

Offers qualified students the opportunity to pursue independent reading and research in selected areas under the guidance of department faculty.