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316 History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Present
This course is a continuation of HIS 315 from the Reformation to the present time. Emphasis will be given to the diversity of Protestantism, the challenges of the modern age, and the spread of Christianity worldwide. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as BTS 316)
331 Comparative World History
Rather than providing an exhaustive tour of human history from its origins to the global era, Comparative World History isolates and explores critical historical developments that uniquely shaped the complex social, religious, economic, and cultural web that is our modern world. That is, this non-survey course evaluates the big picture of human history, albeit with an eye to specific contexts, in order to uncover the dynamic of continuity and change characterizing the development of world cultures. Though urged to critique some “Western” interpretations of these events, students will learn to be critically-appreciative of how their own culture and its underlying assumptions have shaped the world, thus contributing to their own historical awareness. Students will also consider how modern historians have either succeeded or failed at providing a logical evaluation of the processes resulting in contemporary globalization. This upper-division course equips students with the added tools to acquire and critically apply a sound historical research methodology through the investigation of key primary texts. (3 credits)
337 East Asian History and Politics
This course is a study of the history and politics of East Asian cultures from early times to the present. Primary attention is given to the countries of China, Japan, and Korea in their transformation from being cultures bound to their traditions to becoming modern nation- states. Relations with the West are dealt with throughout the study. (3 credits)
347 Latin American History and Politics
This course is a study of the history and politics of both the Native American and Spanish- Portuguese cultures of Latin America, from the time of European colonization to the present. It examines the impact of colonization, the emergence of national states, the hemispheric relationships with North America, and the challenges of developing nations. (3 credits)
351 History of California
This course is an historical survey of the development of California from pre-colonial times to the present. Special emphasis is given to the role of immigrants, the religious diversity of California, and the place of California in the history of North America broadly. Prerequisite: HUM 110. (3 credits)
352 American Revolution and Early Republic
This course examines the formative period of the American nation. Students will consider both the history and historiographical debates surrounding the causes and consequences of the American Revolution and the subsequent economic and political institutions set up during the Early Republic. Particular focus will be placed on contemporary discussions about the legacy of the Revolution and the meaning of the American nation. (3 credits)
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