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fascism, communism, the rise of the dictators, and possibilities for this century. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history. (3 semester hours) SP/R hi 217—history of South Africa From its inception as a distinct cultural region to the present day. Topics studied will include the ramifcations of colonialism and the clash of European and African cultures, the interactions between the British and native Afrikaners and the development of the South African nationstate. Special attention will be given to the development and later repudiation of apartheid. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history. (3 semester hours) Spring hi 219—Women in u.S. history Introduces the history of women within the western tradition with a focus on the experience of women in the United States. Places the female experience at the center of our historical analysis, examining the various intersections of women’s relations with others: their families, society, and the state. American history is viewed from the perspective of the women who have contributed to its growth and development and who have made signifcant contributions to the development of society. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in social science. (3 semester hours) Fall Hi 220—History of the Arab-israeli Confict Explores the origins and development of the Arab-Israeli confict, as well as its implications presently. Examines the complexities and dynamism of this confict through a critical examination of its origins, the actors involved, and the key historical and political factors that have shaped it. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history, and EN 101 recommended. (3 semester hours) Spring Hi 221—American Civil War This course is an in-depth study of COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG the events leading up to the American Civil War and the military and political history of the war. It will also include a short look at the consequences of the war. Students will examine military and political objectives and strategies, evaluate different versions of the same events, and explore alternative resolutions to historical issues. This course will require reading of primary and secondary texts, critical thinking, round table-type classroom discussion, and persuasive writing. NOTE: Repeat of HI 123 and HI 221H. Prerequisite: HI 103 or HI 104, or a score of 85 or above on the NYS Regents exam in American History. (3 semester hours) Spring Hi 265—History of modern China An exploration of the main political and cultural themes in the history of modern China from the late Ming Dynasty to the present day. Topics will include exploring the notion of modernity; the fall of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; the Western imperialist challenge; nationalism; the development of communism; the Second World War and Civil War; the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution; and, after Mao’s death, the economic liberalization of the economy. Concludes with an examination of China in the years after Tiananmen Square. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history. (3 semester hours) Fall Hi 266—History of Japan Undertakes a chronological survey of political, economic, social, cultural, religious and intellectual life in Japan from the third century to the present day. Emphasis is placed on both the origin and development of traditional Japanese civilization before the arrival of the modernizing West and the subsequent Japanese quest for international acceptance thereafter. Provides a background against which contemporary Japan might be better 201
COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG understood and appreciated. Stresses the origin and development of various systems and institutions (social, political, economic and religious) within both the traditional and modern Japanese cultural milieu. Explores the modernization process; the Westernization process; and the fate of traditional institutions, systems, and customs. Considers Japan’s quest for acceptance as a major power in the modern world order. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history. (3 semester hours) Fall Honors Ar 125H—Hnrs: Understanding visual Arts An honors-level seminar structured around a series of questions that will lead students to an in-depth awareness and understanding of visual reality. Our understanding will be developed through class discussions, readings, presentations and visits to studios and museums. Students will learn to clearly and comprehensively describe, in written form, observed visual reality. Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and submission of essay to the Honors Committee. (3 semester hours) Fall en 102H—Hnrs: Composition and Literature This course continues the reading and writing of EN 101. Readings range from short stories and poetry to plays and/or novels. Writing includes both formal and informal criticism or analysis of the texts. The learning experience will be enhanced through the addition of more specialized information and experiences. Prerequisite: EN 101 and cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and submission of essay to the Honors Committee. (3 semester hours) Spring 202 Hi 103H—Hnrs: United states history 1492-1865 This course will cover American history through the Civil War and reconstruction. The general themes will be as those found in HI 103 with emphasis to a greater extent on the theme of confict in early America and the ideologies and temperaments which were at the root of the different visions Americans had for their country. This honors course will utilize primary sources and outside of the classroom experiences in supplementing the textbook. Students will study the lives of common folk as well as political leaders, and learn what material culture can tell us about people of the past. Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and submission of essay to the Honors Committee. (3 semester hours) E/O Fall Hi 104H—Hnrs: United states history 1865-Present This course will cover American history from the end of the Civil War to present. The general themes will be the same as those found in HI 104. This honors class will supplement the textbook through primary sources and out of classroom experiences. Focus will be on how some aspects of our political history such as civil rights and environmental protection started out as fringe movements, while other aspects such as military intervention in foreign affairs have long been commonly accepted. Students will look at material culture and the man-made landscape and how social and economic forces can change that landscape. Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and submission of essay to the Honors Committee. (3 semester hours) E/O Spring
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