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HIS 284 Modern Israel and Arab/Israeli Relations
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the modern State of Israel, Arab/Israeli relations, and the United States involvement in the Middle East,
from the rise of Zionism in 19th century Europe to the present. Includes origins of modern Israel and Arab/Israeli
relationships up to 1917, Palestine mandate, Zionist state-building, and Jewish/Arab relations up to 1948, State of Israel
relations with Arab States, search for security, and U.S.’s role between 1948-1967, Arab/Israeli/Palestinian relations, quest
for peace, and US.’s role between 1967-1984, Palestinian/Arab/Israeli relations and U.S.’s involvement in global and
regional events from 1984 to the present.
Offered: Spring.
HIS 296 Independent Study in History
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Independent study in history. Includes topic identification, research plan, data gathering, and presentation of findings.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken two times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
Honors Program
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
HISTORY — HONORS PROGRAM
HON 101 Honors Colloquium
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Dynamic, interdisciplinary course introducing honors students to the adventure of scholarly research, writing, and
conversation. Includes defining and debating contemporary social issues in relation to history, science, politics, economics,
technology, psychology, and the arts. Also includes encouraging students to develop their creativity; enhance their
practices of critical reflection, argumentation, and collaboration; and explore their understandings of cultural diversity in
local and global contexts.
Information: Students must be eligible for Honors courses based on placement tests, and/or have a 3.5 GPA, and/or be a
Pima Scholar before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
HON 210 College Honors Advisory Council
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Student representative to the College Honors Advisory Council (CHAC). Includes CHAC meetings, reports, special Honors
Program events, and end of semester report. Also includes local campus activities.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
HON 244 Honors Field Excursions
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Field excursions to provide direct experience of foreign or domestic cultures and people, and of academic development
events through travel and study. Includes a range of visits to foreign or domestic cultural and educational sites, local field
excursions, or attendance at conferences and meetings.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for prerequisites specific to planned excursion.
Information:
May require foreign or domestic travel expenses.
May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credits hours.
Offered: Spring.
HON 296 Honors Independent Study Project
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Exploration of special interest areas for Honors students. Content to be determined jointly by student and faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): HON 101.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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