UCLA General Catalog 1971-72 - Registrar - UCLA

HISTORY
ability to understand more fully and to utilize more
efficiently his natural environment, technology
's changing social , economic , scientifi c and
cultural relationships . Mr. Burke
7A-7B. Political and Social History of the
United States.
101 A-101 B-101 C. Western Civilization.
Lecture . A broad , historical study of major ekr
ments in the Western heritage from the world of the
Greeks to that of the twentieth century . Primarily
designed for non -history majors . May not be taken
for credit by students who have taken History 1A-
1B-1C. Mr. Symcox, Mr. Weber Mr. Weld
Lecture and discussion . This course is designed
for students in the social sciences who want a thorough
survey of the political and social development
of the United States as a background for their major
work and for students in other departments who
desire to increase their understanding of the rise of
American civilization . The Staff
8. Latin America : Reform and Revolution.
A general introduction to Latin America emphasizing
those institutions from the past which have
shaped the present and the struggle for change in
the twentieth century . Movies and discussions complement
the topical lectures . Mr. Bums and Staff
102A-1028. Introduction to European Economic
History.
A survey of the economic , demographic , institutional
, and technological changes that have affected
the balance between population and means of
subsistence from the early Middle Ages until World
War I in Europe . 102A ends in 1700 ; 102B at World
War I. Mr. Meadels
M105. Folklore in American Society.
(Same as Folklore M105 ). Prerequisite: junior
standing . A cultural-historical survey of the role of
folklore in the development of American civilization
and of the influence of the American experience in
the shaping of folklore in American society.
9A-9D. Introduction to Asian Civilizations. (1
course each)
9A. History of India.
An introductory survey for beginning students
of the major cultural , social , and political ideas.
traditions, and institutions of Indic civilization.
Mr. Wolpert
9B. History of China.
Survey of the history of China : the evolution
of characteristic Chinese institutions and modes
Mr. Joss
108A- 106D. History of Science.
Science and scientific thought in relationship to
society.
106A. From ancient times to the 17th century.
Mr. West...
106B. 17th to the 20th century. Mr. Bab
106C . 20th century. Mr. Berger, Mr. Bab
106D . Science in America . Mr. Berde.
of thought from antiquity to 1950 ; the problems
of political change ; China's response to the western
impact in modern times . Mr. Farquhar
9C. History of Japan.
A survey of Japanese history from earliest
recorded times to the present with emphasis on
the development of Japan as a cultural daughter
of China. Attention will be given to the manner
in which Chinese culture was Japanized and the
aspects of Japanese civilization which became
unique . The creation of the modern state in the
last century and the impact of western civilization
on Japanese culture will be treated.
Mr. Notehelfer, Mr. Wilson
9D. History of the Near and Middle East.
A survey of the major social , cultural and
political institutions and ideas of the Near East.
Mrs. ICeddie
Upper Division Courses
The prerequisite for all upper division
courses is upper division standing or consent
M107. Scientific Dating Methods in History.
(Same as Anthropology M175C .) Prereq uisite:
consent of instructor. Introduction to scientific dating
methods in history such as radiocarbon dating,
radiation damage methods , biological dating techniques,
magnetic dating , and chemical and physical
analyses establishing provenience . Mr. Berger
108. Aspects of Medieval and Renaissance Science.
Prerequisite : Course 106A or permission of the
instructor. An intensive study of the physical sciences
from the twelfth to the early seventeenth
century in relation to theology , natural magic, Aris
totelianism , Platonism and other philosophical traditions
. Mr. Westnth
111A-1118-111 C. History of the Ancient
Mediterranean World.
IIIA . A survey of the history of the ancient East
from earliest times to the foundation of the Persian
Empire.
of the instructor, unless otherwise stated. For
certain graduate courses which are open to
students with Upper Division standing and
with the permission of the instructor, see
page 352.
111B . The history and institutions of the Greeb
from their arrival to the death of Alexander.
111C. The history and institutions of Rome froes
the founding of the city to the death of Constana.e.
Mr. Brown, Mr. Chaabas
112A- 112B. History of Ancient Greece.
100. History and Historians.
(Formerly numbered 197 .) Required of all history
majors in their junior year. A study of historiography,
including the intellectual processes by which history
is written, the results of these processes , and the
sources and development of history. Attention also
to representative historians.
Mr. Fisher, Mr. Reill, Mr. H. White
112A. The Greek city-state. The emphasis will be
on the period between the Persian Wars and the
rise of Macedon.
112B . The Hellenistic Period. A consideration d
the new patterns in government , social life , science,
and the arts that appeared between the Macedonhm
conquest and the decisive intervention of Rome.
Mr. Brow.