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4318. Introduction to Public History 3 hours
Course will acquaint the student with the field of public history. Students will explore how historical knowledge is presented to the public through examining public history sites and forums. Students will become knowledgeable of various methods used by historians in the field of public history, including archiving, creation of history websites and oral history.
4321. The American West 3 hours
A study of the United States west from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, focusing upon the entry of the first Europeans, the Indian tribes, the Mountain Men, the Cattleman's Frontier, the Mining Frontier, and the Sod House Frontier and the influence of the region on the national character.
4322. Foreign Policy of the United States (POL 4322) 3 hours
A study of the diplomatic relations of the United States from its pre- Revolutionary foundations to its present international posture.
4323. History of Democracy 3 hours
The History of Democracy is an intensive study of the development of democratic institutions. Although this course will focus on the two best- known examples of working democracies—the British parliamentary system and the American congressional system—democratic revolutions in France, Latin America, and emerging nations will also be examined. This course will emphasize the development of representative government, constitutional theory, the role of law, the expansion of suffrage, and a comparison of governmental structures.
4324. History of Sub-Sahara Africa 3 hours
The course surveys the broad sweep of African history south of the Sahara Desert from prehistory to the present.
4326. Heroes in History 3 hours
The course surveys the human desire to raise up heroes and villains from prehistory to the present using historical, sociological, anthropological and film sources.
4328. History of Ancient Greece and Rome 3 hours
This course surveys the history of Ancient Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age to approximately 500 C.E. The goal of this course is to provide the students with an appreciation of the major events, personages and historical trends that shaped what has been called “the climax of antiquity.”
4330. Methods and Strategies for Teaching History and 3 hours Social Studies at the Secondary Level
This course is designed to introduce students to the methods and strategies of teaching history and social studies at the secondary level. This course will focus on several topics and themes of importance to practicing teachers, including recent debates about the teaching of American, European, and World History; creating active learning opportunities based on primary sources; the utility of lecturing; methods of historical inquiry; teaching writing while teaching history; curriculum development aligned with state standards; using technology in the social studies classroom; incorporation of local history; and assignment design and evaluation.
4332. Asian History and Politics (POL 4332) 3 hours
This course examines the role of governmental and nongovernment organizations in contemporary world politics.
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