Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

HIST 304 Medieval Studies (3)
History of the Western world from the mid-5th Century to the
mid-15th century. Topics include the end of the Roman regime, the
Germanic barbarian kingdoms, Byzantium and the Slavs, the rise of
Islam, the Vikings, Church reform and crusade, economy and
society, “Gothic Age” culture.
HIST 311 American Studies I (3)
A study of the American character, revolutionary America, and
an analysis of America’s race relations. (Fall semester)
HIST 312 American Studies II (3)
An examination of modernity, reform, race, gender, and conflict
in twentieth century America. (Spring semester)
HIST 335 The Modern Far East (3)
Topics in the history of the Far East to illustrate the growing
significance of the area and of its relations with the Pacific Rim.
(See POL 335)
HIST 342 Foundations of Latin America (3)
A study of selected themes in the colonial background, culture,
nation-building, and contemporary evolution of a new society in the
lands south of the United States. (See POL 342)
HIST 345 History and Politics of Africa (3)
Historical analysis of the major personalities, states, and
societies of Africa with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.
Focuses upon colonial Africa, the subsequent development of
nationalism, the political situation, and its impact on world affairs.
(See POL 345)
HIST 346 Middle East History and Politics (3)
A study of the historic forces that have shaped the contemporary
Middle East, and an analysis of the region’s significance in
international politics including basic principles of Islam, Arab
culture, and the influence of new forces in the Middle East. (See
POL 346 and MES 346) (Meets cross-cultural studies requirement)
HIST 347 Russia: Politics and People (3)
Historical forces shaping the Russian identity and institutions;
the rise and fall of the Communist regime, and contemporary
developments in Russia. (See POL 347) (Meets cross-cultural
studies requirement)
HIST 348 Studies in History/Politics (3)
Selected issues and readings for students seeking teacher
certification in social studies.
HIST 359 Field Experience/Internship (3)
An active participation in field areas related to history, politics,
law, public policy, and international studies. Students may explore
the work of museums, government agencies, aspects of the legal
system, archives and historical societies, and social service
agencies. Students seeking certification in education normally take
HIST 348.
HIST 360 The Ancient World (3)
History of the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece
and Rome, from the rise of the Sumerian city-states to the fall of the
Western Roman Empire in 476.
HIST 361 Putting History to Work (3)
Surveys the wide range of professional applications of a
knowledge of history in order to prepare students for internships
and career choices. Topics covered include public and private
archive or records management, museum curatorship and siteinterpretation,
documentary film-making and research, public
service, and effective preparation for post-graduate training. (Open
to non-majors)
HIST 370 Themes in Religious Life (3)
Students will focus on the life and times of men and women who
have embraced the consecrated life and develop a greater awareness
and appreciation of the influence of this vocation within the
Catholic religious tradition. (Offered in the I.H.M. Formation
Academic Program)
HIST 371 Junior Seminar in History (3)
Preparation for the Senior Seminar entailing an examination of
topics to be explored in greater depth in HIS 415. Students will
prepare a detailed annotated bibliography for use in research for the
Senior Seminar paper. This course is required for the major.
HIST 415 Senior Seminar in History (3)
In-depth research on a specific historical theme. Formal oral
presentation to the seminar class, followed by a polished scholarly
paper. This course is required for the major.
HIST 417 Independent Study and Research (1-6)
Designed to provide one or more students at the junior or senior
level with the opportunity to engage in independent study and
research in a specific area of the major field.
HIST 418 Independent Study and Research (1-6)
Designed to provide one or more students at the junior or senior
level with the opportunity to engage in independent study and
research in a specific area of the major field.
POLITICS
POL 201 Government in the United States (3)
A study of the history, problems, and functions of government in
the United States; the relations of the federal, state, and local
governments; separation of powers; the relationship between civil
and political rights under the Constitution.
POL 202 Comparative Government (3)
A comprehensive comparative study of the social and cultural
bases of politics, political parties, government, and public policy in
several Western and non-Western nations.
POL 203 The American Presidency (3)
Examination of the growth of the executive as the focal point of
leadership in the American political system.
POL 204 Western Political Thought (3)
Profiles of the great political theorists who have affected the
growth of the modern concepts of the state, freedom, democracy,
and human rights.
POL 205 Urban Politics and Policy (3)
An analysis of state and local administrative and political
systems. Student participation in urban field work available.
POL 206 International Relations (3)
Theoretical models and basic concepts in international relations;
e.g., power, diplomacy, negotiation, sovereignty, balance of power,
national interest, the decision-making process in the formulation of
foreign policy. (Fall semester)
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