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Social Science Department national product, unions and state and federal policies affect the local economy. Through visits in their neighborhoods, and such places as the Office of Economic Development and the Stock Exchange, students will apply the above concepts to local issues of employment, housing, transportation and business activity. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095, and one Social Science elective from the list on page 174 This is a Writing Intensive course. History SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865 3 credits; 3 hours This course will focus on the major themes in American History from the colonial period to the Civil War. Topics such as slavery, women’s roles, expansion, urbanization, reform movements, and the development of the American character will be examined in this course. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH102 Themes in American History Since 1865 3 credits; 3 hours This course will examine American history since 1865. Such topics as industrialization, labor unions, immigration, organization, political parties, reform movements, foreign policy, and the rise of the U.S. as the major force in the world will be covered in this course. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance 3 credits; 3 hours This course investigates the main features of human civilization from ancient times to the Renaissance. The importance of geography, religion, custom and ideology are explored for the purpose of capturing the spirit of the past as well as understanding its relationship to the present. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times 3 credits; 3 hours This course discusses the major ways in which Western society has changed over the past 250 years. It covers the scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the major political revolutions. It also explores the impact of ideas such as liberalism, Marxism, Darwinism, Nazism and Freudianism. The two World Wars and prospects for world peace are examined. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 3 credits; 3 hours This course is an introduction to world history from the earliest human records to the renewal of contact between the Eastern and Western hemispheres around 1500 C.E. Students will read primary and secondary sources related to the political, economic, social and cultural history of humanity with emphasis on the comparative development of civilization, the role of nomadic and preliterate societies, and the interactions among different peoples and civilizations. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present 3 credits; 3 hours This course is an introduction to world history from around 1500 C.E. to the present. Students will read primary and secondary sources related to the political, economic, social and cultural history of humanity in the modern era, including such topics as the development of the nation-state, industrialization, world trade, imperialism, democratic, socialist, and nationalistic revolutions, the position of women in society, population growth, and changes in the human environment. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH110 East Asian Civilization and Societies 3 credits; 3 hours This course concentrates on one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, East Asia, which includes, in geographical and cultural terms, the domains of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Using both chronological and topical approaches, the course examines historical and social development in East Asia. Topics include the dynastic transition, economic structures, social organizations and customs, as well as the scholarly and artistic traditions in East Asia. Throughout the course, students learn to appreciate the richness of East Asian culture and gain a knowledge of the growing political and economic power of this region. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH231 Afro-American History 3 credits; 3 hours This is an introduction to some of the basic issues in the black American’s struggle against slavery and racist oppression in the United States. Special attention is given to the following: the methods that blacks have used in their attempts to bring about social change; important persons and institutions from the African beginning to the present; and the contributions blacks have made to American society. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSH232 Survey of Latin America and Caribbean History 3 credits; 3 hours This course begins with a study of the interaction between the Indian, European, and African peoples who shaped the history of Latin America and the Caribbean. It then considers the colonial period, the Independence movements, and the challenge of modernization in selected Latin American and Caribbean nations. The relationship between Latin America and the United States will also be discussed. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 169
Social Science Department SSN183 History of Minorities 3 credits; 3 hours This course focuses on the experiences of and challenges to minorities in the United States. It examines changing patterns of the immigration, settlement, and employment of various minority groups including Afro-Americans, Irish-Americans, Hispanic- Americans and Asian-Americans. In addition, the situation of the Native Americans, women, gays and the aged will be discussed in an historical context. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095, and one Social Science elective from the list on page 174 This is a Writing Intensive course. SSN199 Neighborhood History 3 credits; 3 hours This course will study the social, economic, and political changes of New York City neighborhoods. The focus will be on the people who migrated into, lived, and then moved out of these neighborhoods. Through field research, students will look closely at such things as immigration, housing, businesses, government legislation, and mass transit lines that have significantly affected neighborhood changes. The course will include field trips such as walking tours and a visit to Ellis Island. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095, and one Social Science elective from the list on page 174 This is a Writing Intensive course. SSN240 History of New York City 3 credits; 3 hours This course is about the development of New York City from colonial times to the present. It deals with changes in housing, transportation, immigration, politics and social classes. The rise of New York City as a financial and cultural center will be discussed. New York City’s current problems and future prospects will be assessed. The course includes a walking tour of old New York and a museum trip. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, and one Social Science elective from the list on page 174 This is a Writing Intensive course. Political Science SSP101 U.S. Power and Politics 3 credits; 3 hours This course analyzes the relationship between the theory, form, and practice of American government. The course studies the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system. A major concern of the course is the nature of power in America and the options for reforming the American political system. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSP200 Global Politics 3 credits; 3 hours This course will investigate the dynamics of global politics among nation states and other actors in global affairs. After an introduction to the international system and globalization, the class will study major international relations theories and use them to analyze current and past events in global politics. The course will explore various global issues including war, terrorism, genocide, security, peacebuilding, development, human rights, free trade etc. Students will focus on case studies of their choice. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSP220 Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean 3 credits; 3 hours This course will examine the major groups which seek power in Latin America and the Caribbean, and analyze the various strategies they use including revolution, populism, democratic reform, socialism and military authority. The prospects for modernization will be drawn from a variety of Latin American and Caribbean countries. The course includes discussion of the role of foreign nations in the politics of this area. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095 SSP240 Crime and Punishment 3 credits; 3 hours This course deals with the purposes and problems of penal systems, old and new, national and international. The course will investigate the relationship between the criminal, punishment, society and politics. Selected famous cases will be studied in detail as will the American criminal justice system and the issue of the death penalty. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSP245 Law and Human Rights in America 3 credits; 3 hours This course will focus on the legal aspects of human rights issues in America. Starting with the origins of democracy and the Bill of Rights, students will explore major Supreme Court cases and Constitutional amendments dealing with such topics as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, the right to vote, equality before the law, and the rights of the accused. Controversial contemporary issues such as abortion, privacy, and gun control will also be discussed in a legal context. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 SSP250 Political Ideas and Ideologies 3 credits; 3 hours This course explores the relationship between political ideas and practice. Political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and liberation ideologies (feminist, black and gay/lesbian) are examined in their historical development. The relationship between their goals and the methods used to achieve them is analyzed and criticized. The relevance of these ideologies for understanding current political issues is discussed. Readings include original theories of politics as well as commentaries upon them. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 170
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