Academic Catalog - Concordia College

FLS 102 Spanish II 3 hrs.
The aim of the course is to increase the level of skills acquired in Level I. Speech patterns are
taught by use of supplementary materials, dialogues, and conversations. Intermediate grammar
constructions are introduced. The development of the language is presented within the context
of the contemporary Spanish speaking world and its cultures.
Geography
GEO 230 World Geography 3 hrs.
A regional study of world geography covering North and South America, Africa, Europe, and
Asia and focusing on differences and similarities in culture, economics, and political systems.
History
HIS 111 Early Western World 3 hrs.
A survey of the civilization of the western world to approximately 1500. Emphasis on the
achievements of ancient and medieval civilizations.
HIS 112 Modern Western World 3 hrs.
A survey of the civilization of the western world from the Renaissance to the present. Special
emphasis on major political, philosophical, cultural, and economic trends in the modern world.
HIS 221 U.S. History to 1865 3 hrs.
Survey course from colonial times to 1865. Emphasis on Europe and its relationship to
exploration, settlement, and development of the American colonies. Emphasis given to the
political, social, economic, and cultural developments of the American people
HIS 222 U.S. History since 1865 3 hrs.
Survey course from 1865 to the present. Attention given to the political, economic,
sociological, geographical, cultural, and intellectual forces which have influenced the American
people.
HIS 240 African-American History 3 hrs.
A study of essential facts and interpretations of African-Americans from a consideration of
historic African civilizations to their status in American life today.
HIS 310 Ancient Near East 3 hrs.
A history of the ancient Near East, with special emphasis on lands which figure prominently in
biblical accounts. Surveys of ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Assyrian, Hittite, Hebrew,
and Persian civilizations.
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