2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

heroes begin with history and end with the public’s desire to see their heroes in action in literature and popular culture such as
music, cinema, and television. The primary focus of each offering may change from semester to semester to include, but not be
limited to, the pioneers, the town tamers, gunfighters and lawmen, ranching, and frontier women. Prerequisite: junior standing.
This Integrated Studies course can fulfill a requirement in Section IVA of the General Education Curriculum. Credit, 3 hours.
HIST 430. Selected Topics
The detailed study of a particular historical subject. This course may be substituted for an upper level American History
course or a non-American History course, depending upon the topic, with the approval of the student’s advisor and the
chairman of the Department. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.
HIST 431. Early America
A survey of the transit of civilization from Europe to British North America; the growth of American life within the British
Empire; and the course of the American Revolution, including the writing of the United States Constitution. Prerequisite:
HIST 231 or consent of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, even years.
HIST 433. Expansion and the Civil War Era
A study of the westward expansion and the origins of conflict between the North and the South. It will also focus on the war
itself and its effects on the re-united nation. Prerequisite: HIST 231 and 232. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, odd years.
HIST 435. Twentieth-Century America
The major focus of this course will be the 1920s through the 1960s. Special attention will be given to the changes in
societal thinking about politics, foreign policy and American economic development. Other topics will also be considered as
time permits. Prerequisite: HIST 232 or consent of instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester, odd years.
HIST 436. The Renaissance and the Reformation
A study of the transformation of western Europe from medievalism to modernity, with stress on the disruption of the
unity of Roman Christendom and the resulting reaction. Prerequisites: HIST 137 or consent of instructor. Credit, 3 hours.
Offered fall semester, odd years.
HIST 437. Russia
A survey of Russian life from the rise of Muscovy to the present with special attention given to the following topics: the
developing contacts with the west, the eighteenth century expansion, the revolution of 1917, and the Soviet period. Other
topics may be examined from time to time. Prerequisites: HIST 137, and HIST 138 or consent of the instructor. Credit, 3
hours. Offered fall semester, even years.
HIST 490. Issues in History
This course will allow a student to examine a problem in history thoroughly. The student will select, research, and
analyze the problem and draw conclusions from it. This course will be offered only in the fall semester, and a student must
have completed Historical Methods (HIST 234) successfully. This course is open to senior majors only. Credit, 3 hours.
Offered fall semester, every year.
POLS 131. Introduction to Political Science
A significant theme of this course is the development of what makes for good government and citizenship. Contemporary
domestic and international issues facing citizens will be discussed. The study of political science as a discipline will be
introduced with emphasis on its history, scope, method, and development as well as detailed study of major fields of political
science. Credit, 3 hours. Offered every semester.
POLS 230. Introduction to Law and Legal Education
This course will help aspiring law students to know what to expect in law school, to examine potential legal careers, to
prepare to take the Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT), and to gain practical knowledge in skills essential to success in law
school, including writing briefs, locating and understanding case law, using libraries and Internet legal resources. Various
legal landmark cases will be examined and the class will engage in mock trial or moot court. Recommended for juniors and
seniors considering law school. Offered fall semesters.
POLS 233. American National Government
A survey of American politics with emphases on the structure and functions of the national government, as well as the
activities of citizens, political parties, interest groups, and media.
POLS 234. State and Local Government
A study of structures, functions, institutions and policies of state and local governments in the United States with special
attention given to Kentucky government and politics. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters, odd years.
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