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Designed to give the student a broader perspective and a more informed appreciation of the various regions and countries of the world. The student will also become familiar with the language and terminology of geography and the use of maps. The physical, historical, cultural, economic, and political aspects of regions and countries will be examined from the perspectives of these fields of geography.

History
HIS 111* United States History to 1877 3

This course surveys the social, economic, and political developments in American history from European colonization to the American Civil War and Reconstruction. In addition to these subjects, considered topics include the American Revolution and Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, the market revolution, and the sectional conflict. Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past. Lecture & discussion.

HIS 112* United States History – 1877 to Present 3

This course surveys the social, economic and political developments in American history from Reconstruction to the conclusion of World War II. In addition to these subjects, considered topics include war and settlement in the West, economic and urban development, reform in the Progressive and New Deal eras, and the rise of American imperialism and World War I. Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past. Lecture & discussion.

HIS 113* Contemporary United States History 3

This course surveys the social, economic and political developments in American history from the end of World War II to the present. Topics of study include the causes and culture of the Cold War, the social and political upheavals of the 1960s, the Vietnam War and its aftermath, economic and political reform in the Reagan era, and domestic and international instability in the post-Cold War years. Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past. Lecture & discussion.

HIS 151* History of World Civilizations I, to 1500 3

This course is devoted to the study of early human social development up to the era of globalization in the 1500s. Main themes include the rise of cities and trade, empire building, cultural exchange, religion and philosophy, and technological development. Much of the course focused on the Mediterranean societies from the first cultures in Mesopotamia to Christian and Islamic dominance in Europe in the 1400s. Comparative regions include East Asia (China), Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas. Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past. Lecture & discussion.

HIS 152* History of World Civilizations II, 1500-1920 3

This course is devoted to the study of human civilizations from globalization in the 16th century to the end of World War I. In addition to global contact and exchange, the course emphasizes the rise of industrialized Europe and its satellites (e.g., the United States) as world powers. Western developments in science, industry, and political ideologies are studied to understand the relative rise of European power and the decline of the Chinese and Ottoman empires. The widespread upheaval and reorganization caused by World War I concludes the course. Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past. Lecture & discussion.

HIS 153* Europe and the World, 1920 to Present 3

This course studies internal developments in Europe as well as Europeans’ changing role in international affairs after World War I. Subjects include the aftermath of World War I and the rise of fascism, World War II, the Cold War conflict between democratic capitalism and Soviet-style communism, social upheaval and anti-colonialism in the 1960s, the fall of the Soviet Union and the expansion of the European Union and NATO after 1989. Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past. Lecture & discussion.

HIS 299 Special Topics in History 3

This course addresses a special topic in history, using current historical theories to analyze the topic. Through comprehensive readings, students’ ability to think critically about the topic and discipline will be developed. Students in HISA0299A0will analyze primary historical materials and also grapple with historiographical and methodological issues within the field. The course research paper(s) willA0be based in primary historical research. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing and completion of an introductory course in the discipline.

HIS 335* Women’s Voices: A History of Women in America 3

This course traces the history of women in America from the 18th century to the present. Themes examined include: the interaction of major transitions in United States history (slavery, industrialization, war, urbanization, economic depression, the women’s movement, the civil rights movement) with the changing status and roles of women in America. Prerequisite: HIS 111,112 or 113, and junior standing; or permission of the instructor and the Department Chair.

Independent Study
IDS 204 Independent Study 3

This course involves the development and intensive investigation of an individualized topic or project. With the assistance of a faculty sponsor, the student formulates objectives and determines appropriate methodology. All proposals are subject to the approval of the student’s Department Chair and the Dean for Curriculum and Assessment. Prerequisite: Not open to first-year, first-semester students or to students on academic probation. This course may be repeated for credit.

International Student Program
ISP 094 Oral Communication I 6

For students in level one of the International Student FOCUS Program, this course will focus on developing and improving speaking and listening skills in English. Students will be actively involved in classroom instruction that emphasizes vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, and intonation for individual growth and group communication skills. Throughout the semester, students will participate in interviews, speeches and conversations with peers and instructors. Corequisite: FOCUS level 1 placement or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator.

ISP 095 Written Communication I 6

Students in level one of the International Student FOCUS Program will work on grammar, reading and writing skills in English in this course. Organization of thoughts and ideas will be stressed. Verb tenses, singular/plural agreement, count/non-count nouns, question formation, modals, the passive voice, conditional sentences, gerunds, and infinitives will be covered. The goal of the course is to teach paragraph writing, beginning with sentence formation. Corequisite: FOCUS level 1 placement or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator.

ISP 096 Oral Communication II 4

For students in level two of the International Student FOCUS program, this course will focus on developing and improving speaking and listening skills in English. Students will be actively involved in classroom instruction that emphasizes vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, and intonation for individual growth and group communication skills. Throughout the semester, students will participate in interviews, speeches and conversations with peer and staff. Corequisite: FOCUS Level 2 placement or permission of FOCUS Coordinator. Prerequisite: ISP 094 or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator.

ISP 097 Written Communication II 4

Students in level two of the International Student FOCUS program will work on grammar, reading and writing skills in English in this course. Organization of thoughts and ideas will be stressed. Verb tenses, singular/plural agreement, count/non-count nouns, question formation, modals, the passive voice, conditional sentences, gerunds, and infinitives will be covered. The goal of the course is to teach paragraph writing with the final component being to develop a five-paragraph essay. Reading will be a strong component of writing, as it relates to academic courses that the students take at the college. Corequisite: FOCUS Level 2 placement or permission of FOCUS Coordinator. Prerequisite: ISP 095 or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator.

ISP 098 Oral Communication III 3

For students in level three of the International Student FOCUS Program, this course will focus on developing and improving speaking and listening skills in English. Students will be actively involved in classroom instruction that emphasizes vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, and intonation for individual growth and group communication skills. Throughout the semester, students will participate in group interviews, speeches and conversations with peers and staff. Corequisite: FOCUS level 3 placement or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator. Prerequisite: ISP 096 or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator.

ISP 099 Written Communication III 3

Students in level three of the International Student FOCUS program will work on grammar, reading and writing skills in English in this course. Organization of thoughts and ideas will be stressed. Verb tenses, singular/plural agreement, count/non-count nouns, question formation, modals, the passive voice, conditional sentences, gerunds, and infinitives will be covered. The goal of the course is to teach paragraph writing with the final component being to develop a five-paragraph essay. Reading will be a strong component of writing, as it relates to academic courses that the students take at the college. Prerequisites: ISP 097 or permission of the FOCUS Coordinator. Corequisite: FOCUS Level 3 placement or permission of FOCUS Coordinator.

ISP 101 Critical Thinking/Study Skills 3

This course focuses on American Culture, cross-cultural conflict/resolutions, academic expectations, and strategies and study skills as they relate to the student’s planned curriculum. This course will involve reading, listening, writing, grammar, and using abstract concepts. Co-requisite: FOCUS Level 1 or 2 placement or permission of Focus Coordinator. This course fulfills the FYS 100 requirement for FOCUS students.

ISP 102 TOEFL Preparation 1

This course will allow students to review and practice skills necessary for taking the TOEFL examination. The class meets weekly and will focus on reading, vocabulary, and grammar skill development. Test taking strategies will also be emphasized.