2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

and how Catholics came to their present position in national
life. (2FE)
HIS 351
Europe in the
Renaissance and Reformation 3 credits
Prerequisites or co-requisites: 207 and 299 or permission.
This course serves as an introduction to history of Western
Europe during the periods of the Renaissance and
Reformation. The course addresses the cultural, political,
social and artistic movements in these periods. Themes
covered include the crisis of the 14 th century, the Italian
Renaissance, Northern Humanism, Reformation, Geneva and
Calvin, Paris and the Bartholomew’s Massacre, popular
religions, and witches and magic. (ADD)
HIS 353
Politics of Development 3 credits
See POL 353. (2SE)
HIS 375
Social Movements 3 credits
See SOC 375. (2SE)
HIS 380
Special Topics in History 2 credits
Prerequisites: 207 or 216 or 217, and 299 (may be taken
concurrently), or permission. Readings, discussion, and
writing on selected topics. (ADD)
HIS 420
Modern France 3 credits
Prerequisite: 300-level HIS course or permission. This course
explores the history of modern France from the fall of the old
regime in 1789 to the complex challenges of immigration and
multi-culturalism in the late twentieth-century. (2SE)
HIS 430
Modern Germany 3 credits
Prerequisite: 300-level HIS course or permission. This course
examines the controversial history of modern Germany in the
period from 1870 to present. Important cultural, political, and
intellectual trends in the history of Germany from
its creation to the fall of the wall are explored. (2FO)
HIS 440
Empire and Nation:
Colonialism/Post-Colonialism 3 credits
Prerequisite: 300-level HIS course or permission. This course
examines the history and cultural theories of imperialism and
post-colonialism. European experiences of imperialism,
“dominated” peoples experiences of imperialism and postcolonial
cultural theory and history are explored. The course
focuses on the experiences of Europeans, Africans, and Asians
in this web of interaction through the nineteenth and
twentieth century’s. (2SO)
HIS 444
American Intellectual History 3 credits
Prerequisites: 216 and 299 (may be taken concurrently), or
permission. An analysis of ideas in American history from the
Puritans to the present; stress is placed on the relation
between ideas and their historical context. (2FO)
HIS 470
Modern America 3 credits
Prerequisite: 300-level HIS course or permission. A study of
the emergence of the United States to great power and
influence in world affairs after 1945; social, political, and
economic changes in American domestic life from World War
II to the present. (2FE)
HIS 490
Senior History Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior history major and permission. Senior
history majors discuss and analyze required general
education book and works of major western historians in this
capstone course. Attendance at convocations required. (FAL)
HIS 499
Independent Study 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission.
Guided readings and research. (ADD)
HON 340
Great Books Discussion 1-3 credits
Honors Program students are directed in the close reading of
a single text whose significance make it pivotal in the history
of ideas and culture. May be repeated. (ADD)
HON 380
Honors Program Special Topics 1-3 credits
Honor Program students are directed in the readings,
discussion, and writing on selected topics. (ADD)
HON 399
Directed Research 1 credit
Guided scholarly experience for Honors Program seniors.
Required for all seniors presenting at the Honors Colloquium.
Unless otherwise advised by the director of the Honors
Program, seniors should register for only one credit during
the spring semester of their senior year. Graded S/U. (SPR)
HPE 100
Weight Training 1 credit
HPE 101
Walking for Fitness 1 credit
HPE 102
Racquetball 1 credit
HPE 105
Tae Kwon Do 1 credit
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