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2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

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Description <strong>of</strong> Courses<br />

GEOG 131. Introduction to Human Geography<br />

This course is designed to build and apply a geographic vocabulary and an understanding <strong>of</strong> approaches to geographic<br />

study with a respect to human culture and population. The course pays particular attention to both cultural features as <strong>the</strong>y<br />

have developed and spread across space and time. Credit, 3 hrs. Offered fall semesters.<br />

GEOG 231. Environmental Geography<br />

The course provides <strong>the</strong>matic exploration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth with particular attention to its relationship with <strong>the</strong> sun and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

bodies in space as well as human interaction with its natural environments. Special attention is given to interplay between<br />

sustainable human population and <strong>the</strong> natural environment, including potential hazards resulting from natural disaster,<br />

human activities, and settlement patterns. Credit, 3 hrs. Offered spring semesters.<br />

HIST 137. World Civilization to 1648<br />

A historical study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> mankind from <strong>the</strong> ancient times to approximately 1648. The course will emphasize<br />

those forces which have influenced present-day Western Europe and <strong>the</strong> United States. It will also, however, give <strong>the</strong> student<br />

an introduction to <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> major civilizations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />

HIST 138. World Civilization since 1648<br />

A continuation <strong>of</strong> HIST 137 from approximately 1648 to <strong>the</strong> modern times. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />

HIST 231. American History to 1877<br />

A study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> origin and development <strong>of</strong> American society and institutions from <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> colonial period<br />

through Reconstruction. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />

HIST 232. American History since 1877<br />

A continuation <strong>of</strong> HIST 231, spanning <strong>the</strong> period from 1877 to <strong>the</strong> present. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />

HIST 234. Historical Methods<br />

Study and practice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> concepts and techniques <strong>of</strong> historical research; use <strong>of</strong> bibliographical guides; evaluation and<br />

interpretation <strong>of</strong> evidence; preparation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> research paper. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.<br />

HIST 330. Topics in History<br />

A general study <strong>of</strong> a historical topic designed to appeal to a broad student population. No Prerequisites. Credit, 3 hours.<br />

Offered as needed.<br />

HIST 331. Kentucky<br />

A survey <strong>of</strong> Kentucky history from 1750 to <strong>the</strong> present. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, even years.<br />

HIST 333. American Diplomacy<br />

An intensive chronological and bibliographical study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> history and conduct <strong>of</strong> United States foreign relations since<br />

1775, <strong>the</strong> course emphasizes <strong>the</strong> constitutional and statutory rationales and <strong>the</strong> development and practices <strong>of</strong> formal and<br />

informal institutions and groups responsible for past and present American diplomacy. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and 232, or<br />

<strong>the</strong> consent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, odd years.<br />

HIST 334. England<br />

An examination <strong>of</strong> England from <strong>the</strong> Renaissance to contemporary times with emphasis on <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> political<br />

institutions and Britain’s rise and decline as a world empire. Prerequisites: HIST 137 and 138 or consent <strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />

Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester, odd years.<br />

HIST 335. Twentieth-Century Europe<br />

This course will concentrate on <strong>the</strong> period from World War I to <strong>the</strong> outbreak <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cold War. Topics will include, but are<br />

not limited to, <strong>the</strong> rise <strong>of</strong> communism and fascism, <strong>the</strong> pre-war paralysis <strong>of</strong> democracy, World War II, and post-war conditions<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> continent. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 138 or consent <strong>of</strong> instructor. Offered spring semester, even years.<br />

HIST 337. China and Japan<br />

A survey <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> China and Japan from <strong>the</strong>ir crucial periods <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 16th Century to <strong>the</strong> present. Prerequisite:<br />

HIST 138 or consent <strong>of</strong> instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester, even years.<br />

HIST 402. Myths <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American West<br />

This course, taught in tandem with ENGL 402, provides an investigation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> myths <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American West as seen in<br />

history, literature, and popular culture. The student will be introduced to how <strong>the</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> a myth and <strong>the</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> national<br />

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