Course Selection Guidebook [pdf] - College of William and Mary

Course Selection Guidebook – Fall 2011204. Introduction to International Politics - (GER 3) Fall and Spring (3) An introduction to thetheory and practice of international politics, including the international system of states and thebasis of national power.350. Introduction to Public Policy - Fall and Spring (3) An introduction to the dynamics of thepolicy-making process in national government.HistoryStudents have considerable flexibility in selecting courses in history. The introductory courses arenumbered 100 to 299. Students who score 4 or better on the AP examination in European Historyare exempt from History 111-112, and those who score 4 or better on the AP examination inAmerican History are exempt from History 121-122. The topical courses listed under History 211-212 are especially designed for students who are exempt from History 111-112 or 121-122 andwho wish to take more history at the lower-division level. Such students may also wish toconsider History 131, 132, 141, 142, 161, 171, 172, 181, 182, 183, 191, and 192, or other coursesat the 200 level.Courses at the upper-division level are more specialized than at the lower, but normally do nothave prerequisites. If there is any uncertainty whether to enroll in an upper-division course,consult the instructor or the Director of Undergraduate Studies in History beforehand.For more information, please contact the department at (757) 221-3720. The department webpage(http://www.wm.edu/as/history/index.php/) also has useful information about the faculty andprograms in history.Introductory Courses111. History of Europe to 1715. (GER 4A) Fall (3) StaffAn introduction to Western civilization with emphasis on European political, economic, social andcultural developments and their influence in shaping our contemporary world. Students will beencouraged to examine fundamental trends and the uses of the historical method.112. History of Europe since 1715. (GER 4A) Spring (3) staffAn introduction to Western civilization with emphasis on European political, economic, social andcultural developments and their influence in shaping our contemporary world. Students will beencouraged to examine fundamental trends and the uses of the historical method.121. American History to 1877. (GER 4A) Fall (3) StaffAn introduction to the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Topics include thedevelopment of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, the creation of thefederal union, the people of America, the Civil War and Reconstruction.122. American History since 1877. (GER 4A) Spring (3) StaffAn introduction to the history of the United States from 1877 to the present. Topics include majorpolitical, social and economic developments since 1877, overseas expansion, the two world wars,the Cold War and the post-Cold War era.131. Survey of Latin American History to 1824. (GER 4B) Fall (3) Konefal, Lane, Staff45