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HG 261
Comparative Political Ideologies
3 credits (AS)
This course examines major political
philosophies of the 20th Century and
their impact on the systems of
government in different world areas. In
addition to studying the basic principles
of liberal democracy, communism and
fascism, the course focuses on the
successes and failures of these
ideologies and the political challenges
facing both developed and developing
nations.
HG 301
Models of Society
3 credits (AS)
In this interdisciplinary course, students
analyze and apply theoretical models
drawn from the social sciences
including, but not limited to,
geography, economics, history, and
political science. Topics discussed
include the impact of geography on
economic and environmental issues,
international economic systems and
theories, individual and collective
economic and political decisionmaking,
political systems and theories,
and manifestations of authoritative and
subaltern status in national and
international contexts. (Offered
alternate years)
HG 310
Modern Latin America
3 credits (AS)
This course traces the political, social,
cultural and economic evolution of the
nations of Latin America from the
Independence period through the
present day. Particular attention is paid
to the diversity of experience and
culture generated by the interaction of
the region‘s indigenous, African, and
European peoples. (Offered on a
rotating basis)
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HG 320
New York State History
3 credits (AS)
This course will facilitate an
understanding of the ways that New
York State played a vital role in the
economic, political, and social
development of the United States of
America at national and local levels.
The village of Cazenovia is located near
the sites of tragic battles, religious
evangelism, abolition activities, the
quest for women‘s rights, and many
others. We will discuss several of those
places. Other topics that will be
covered include the diversity of New
York‘s citizens, immigration, activism,
culture, race, and industrial and
technological developments from the
earliest Native American inhabitation
to the present day.
HG 325
United States in the 1960’s
3 credits (AS)
This course undertakes an intensive
study of what is arguably the most
domestically divisive—and intellectually
challenging—decade in our nation‘s
history. Using primary sources, books,
novels, and culture iconography in a
seminar format, the student will create
a scholarly, rather than a ―pop culture‖
assessment of the period. Subjects
discussed will include: The Legacy of
the 1950‘s; Civil Rights for African
Americans; The Student Movement
and the New Left; Kennedy; Johnson;
Vietnam and the Antiwar Movement;
Civil Rights for Women; The Seminal
Year of 1968. (Offered on a rotating
basis)
Prerequisites: HG 122 U.S. History 1877 to
Present or Advanced Placement High School
American History, or permission of the
instructor