Courses Offerings in History, Political Science, Philosophy, Religion, and Women's Studies
HISTORY (HI) -- 2003-2004 Catalog
Survey of World Civilization (101, 102) or United States History (201, 202) is prerequisite to all advanced history courses. Majors and minors should enroll in History 301 W during the second semester of the junior year.
HI 101. (3) Survey of World Civilization to 1500. A survey of major world civilizations from the earliest times to 1500. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HI 101-H. (3) Honors Survey of World Civilization to 1500. An in-depth survey of major world civilizations from the earliest times to 1500 in a seminar setting.
HI 102. (3) Survey of World Civilization since 1500. A survey of major world civilizations from 1500 to present. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HI 102-H. (3) Honors Survey of World Civilization since 1500. An in-depth survey of major world civilizations since 1500 in a seminar setting.
HI 201. (3) United States History to 1877. The European background, colonial developments, establishment of the Nation, the Federalist and Jeffersonian periods, the westward movement, sectional- ism, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HI 202. (3) United States History since 1877. A continuation of the survey course, emphasizing industrial development, urbanization, labor and agrarian movements, the progressive era, imperialism, World War 1, the 1920's, the New Deal, World War 11, and the period after the second World War. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HI 301 W. (3) History and Historical Research. The nature, basic concepts, and methods of history as a profession, historical thinking, research skills and writing. (Spring)
HI 303. (3) History and Social Sciences. A study of history and the social science disciplines, emphasizing their relationship, basic concepts, methods and skills, their historical development as professions and careers. (Fall)
HI 331. (3) History of Western Philosophy 1. A survey of major philosophers and philosophical concepts from the ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. Also listed as PHL 331 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 332. (3) History of Western Philosophy II. A survey of major philosophers and philosophical concepts from the Renaissance to the present. Also listed as PHL 332 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 361. (3) History of Alabama. The social, economic, cultural, and political history of Alabama from the days of settlement to the present. (Fall, Spring)
HI 365. (3) Black Americans in United States History. A sur- vey of the role of Black Americans in the United States from the beginning of the slave trade in Africa to the present. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 366. (3) History of Women in the United States. Survey of women's experiences in the United States from the colonial period to the present that examines social, political, economic, and legal developments that shaped women's roles and status in American society. Also listed as WS 366 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 410. (3) Integration of Geography and History. The integra- tion of the spatial concepts of geography with the chronological concepts of history. Also listed as GE 410 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 420. (3) Medieval Europe, 476-1500. An examination of the political, cultural, social, and intellectual history of the Middle Ages in Europe. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 421. (3) Renaissance and Reformation. A balanced survey of Early Modern Europe, 1450-1648, with emphasis on the Italian and Northern Renaissances, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, over-seas expansion, rise of royal absolutism, and the scientific revolution. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
HI 422. (3) European Imperialism Since 1500. A study of the expansion of European dominance in the world after 1500 and the impact of the West on non-western civilizations. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 423. (3) Early Modern Europe, 1648-1789. The triumph and collapse of absolute monarchy, the evolution of the modern state system, the emergence of modern scientific thought and the Enlightenment, and the onset of an age of Age of Revolution in America, France, and much of the western world. (Fall, even-numbered years)
HI 424. (3) European Popular Culture, 1500-1800. A study of the lifestyles and beliefs of common people - craftsmen, peasants, women, and children of early modern Europe - including literature, performances, rituals, festivals, and to assess the impact that the great intellectual and cultural movements of the period had on popular culture. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
HI 425. (3) French Revolution and the Napoleonic Period. The origin and course of the French Revolution, the European reaction, the Napoleonic period in Europe and the Western Hemisphere, the rise of industrialism and Romanticism. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 427. (3) Nineteenth Century European History (1815 to 1914). The rise of modern Europe 1815 to 1914. The spread of liberalism, nationalism, and democratic forces; the industrial revolution and the resulting imperialistic and democratic rivalries among the great powers. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
HI 429. (3) Twentieth Century European History (1914 to Present). Recent and contemporary Europe 1914 to present. The two world wars, decline of colonialism, the rise of new great powers, and conflicting ideologies. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 430. (3) English Constitutional History. A study of the development of the English Constitution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Also listed as PS 430 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall, even-numbered years)
HI 431. (3) History of England to 1688. A survey of English History from prehistoric times to 1688. The course focuses on the evolution of social, economic, and political structures. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
HI 432. (3) History of England Since 1688. A continuation of history 431, emphasizing the growth of democratic process in England and the changes of the last century. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 433. (3) History of the Balkans. A survey of Balkan history from the middle ages to the present with emphasis on the place of the Balkans in the international systems of the Mediterranean and European regions, the rise of modern national movements, ethnic cultures and cooperation, and the life of the modern Balkan states. (Fall, even-numbered years)
HI 434. (3) Russian History to 1801. The history of Russia from its beginning to 1801 concentrating on Russia's place among the states and peoples surrounding it, the growth of the Russian state, and Russia's rise as a European power. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
HI 435. (3) Russian History Since 1801. The history of modern Russia with attention to Russia as a European power, problems of internal development, the revolutions of 1917, the Soviet system, and the end of the Soviet empire. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 436. (3) Latin American Colonial History. The high aboriginal cultures; European expansion with emphasis on Portuguese and Spanish colonial institutions; exploration, conquest, settlement, and cultural development; the wars for independence. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 437. (3) Latin American History Since 1824. The major countries of Latin America from 1824 to the present with emphasis on diplomatic, political, social, cultural, and economic developments and problems. (Fall)
HI 438. (3) History of the Caribbean. An in-depth study of the major Caribbean countries and of the Lesser Antillian colonies from the colonial period to the present, with special emphasis on the institution of slavery, cultural differentials, dictatorship, the role of the United States, nationalism, and communism. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
HI 444. (3) The Middle East Past and Present. A multidisciplinary study of the history, cultures, and contemporary politics of the Middle East, taught jointly by a political scientist and a historian. Also listed as PS 444 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 446. (3) History of Africa. Traces the history of Africa from earliest times to the present, with emphasis on the period since the mid-nineteenth century. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
HI 447. (3) History of the Far East. The development of Far Eastern civilizations with emphasis on China and Japan; the impact of Western culture on the Far East; the position of the Far East in current world affairs. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 448. (3) The History of World War II. A study of the origins, course, and consequences of the Second World War. (Spring, even- numbered years)
H I 450. (3) United States Colonial History. The colonial background of the United States with particular emphasis on the economic, political, and social developments before the American Revolution. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 451. (3) American Revolution and United States Early Republic, 1763-1800. A study of the American Revolution and the United States Early Republic, 1763-1800. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 452. (3) The Middle Period of United States History, 1800- 1848. A study of the middle period of United States history from 1800 to 1848. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 453. (3) Civil War and Reconstruction. An intensive study of the development of sectionalism and of the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction. (Fall)
HI 454. (3) United States History, 1877-1919. A study of United States history from the end of Reconstruction through World War 1. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
HI 455. (3) United States History, 1920-1945. A study of United States history from 1920 through World War 11. (Spring, even-numbered years)
HI 456. (3) Recent United States History. The United States since 1945. A study of the United States history from the end of World War 11 to the present with major emphasis being placed on domestic and international trends and problems. (Spring)
HI 461. (3) History of the South. An institutional approach to the political, economic, and social developments of the region, looking toward an understanding of present conditions and problems of the South. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
HI 467. (3) History of the West. Relation of westward movement to the development of the United States; factors responsible for and composition of various segments of the general movements; problems of frontier and the influence of the frontier on American institutions. (Spring)
HI 472. (3) Historical Geography of the United States. The role of geographic conditions in the settlement and subsequent development of the United States. Also listed as GE 472 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
HI 473. (3) United States Economic History. The economic forces in agriculture, manufacturing, commerce, finance, transportation, and labor. The colonial age, the agricultural era, and the industrial state in America. Also listed as EC 473 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall)
HI 474. (3) United States Military History. A study of military in the history of the United States and the role of the military institutions and professionals in the society they serve. (Spring)
HI 475. (3) Social and Cultural History of the United States. Topics in social and cultural history of the United States. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 477. (3) Constitutional History of the United States. The principles of the American constitutional system. The leading decisions of the Supreme Court with reference to federal-state governmental relation- ship, citizenship, police power, eminent domain, and to the commerce, contract, and due process clauses of the Federal Constitution. Also listed as PS 477 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, Summer)
HI 478. (3) The Diplomatic History of the United States. A study of the United States diplomatic relations with foreign nations since 1778 with special emphasis on American growth and development. Also listed as PS 478 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 479. (3) History of Religion in the United States. A nonsectarian study of the role of religion in American history. Also listed as RE 479 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 481. (3) Contemporary United States Foreign Policy. A study of the United States foreign policy from World War II to the present. Also listed as PS 481 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall)
HI 490. (1-3) Special Topics. A study of one or more carefully selected historical topics. The length of time and amount of study will determine amount of credit earned. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 491. (3) History Internship Practicum. (Open only to senior majors in history and with departmental approval.) Professional work situations in which the knowledge and skills appropriate to the historical profession can be practiced under departmental supervision and evaluation. Departmental approval required. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HI 499. (3) Independent Study-Practicum. Open to senior majors on approval of the department chair. Provides for independent study, research, or special field experience under departmental determination, supervision, and evaluation. (Fail, Spring, Summer)
HI 510. (3) Integration of Geography and History. The integration of the spatial concepts of geography with the chronological concepts of history. Also listed as GE 510 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
HI 520. (3) Medieval Europe, 476-1500. The history of Europe in the Middle Ages.
HI 521. (3) Renaissance and Reformation. Early modern Europe, 1450-1648, with emphasis of the Renaissance and Reformation.
HI 522. (3) European imperialism Since 1500. The expansion of European dominance in the world after 1500.
HI 523. (3) Early Modern Europe, 1648-1789. The triumph and collapse of absolute monarchy, the evolution of the modern state system, the emergence of modern scientific thought and the Enlightenment, and the on- set of an age of Age of Revolution in America, France, and much of the western world. (Fall, even-numbered years)
HI 524. (3) European Popular Culture, 1500-1800. A study of the lifestyles and beliefs of common people - craftsmen, peasants, women, and children of early modern Europe - including literature, performances, rituals, festivals, and to assess the impact that the great intellectual and cultural movements of the period had on popular culture. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
HI 525. (3) French Revolution and Napoleonic Period. The French Revolution and Napoleonic period.
HI 527. (3) Nineteenth Century European History (1815 to 1914). Modern Europe 1815 to 1914.
HI 529. (3) Twentieth Century European History (1914 to Present). Recent and contemporary Europe 1914 to present.
HI 530. (3) English Constitutional History. The English Constitution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Also listed as PS 530 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
HI 531. (3) History of England to 1688. English history from prehistoric times to 1688.
HI 532. (3) History of England Since 1688. English history from 1688 to the present.
HI 533. (3) History of the Balkans. A survey of Balkan history from the middle ages to the present with emphasis on the place of the Balkans in the international systems of the Mediterranean and European regions, the rise of modern national movements, ethnic cultures and cooperation, and the life of the modern Balkan states.
HI 534. (3) Russian History to 1801. The history of Russia to 1801.
HI 535. (3) Russian History Since 1801. The history of Russia since 1801.
HI 536. (3) Latin American Colonial History. Latin American history to 1824.
HI 537. (3) Latin American History Since 1824. The history of the major countries of Latin America since 1824.
HI 538. (3) History of the Caribbean. The histories of the major Caribbean countries and of the Lesser Antillian colonies from the colonial period to the present.
HI 544. (3) The Middle East Past and Present. Multidisciplinary study of the history, cultures, and contemporary politics of the Middle East. Also listed as PS 544 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
HI 546. (3) History of Africa Traces the history of Africa from earliest times to the present, with emphasis on the period since the mid- nineteenth. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 547. (3) History of the Far East The development of Far Eastern civilizations with emphasis on China and Japan; the impact of Western culture on the Far East; the position of the Far East in current world affairs. (Offered on sufficient demand)
HI 548. (3) The History of World War II. The origins, course, and consequences of the second world war.
HI 550. (3) United States Colonial History. The colonial background of the United States.
HI 551. (3) American Revolution and United States Early Republic, 1763-1800. A study of the American Revolution and the United States Early Republic, 1763-1800.
HI 552. (3) The Middle Period of United States History, 1800-1848. The history of the United States 1800-1848.
HI 553. (3) Civil War and Reconstruction. The Civil War and Reconstruction.
HI 554. (3) United States History, 1877-1919. A study of United States history from the end of Reconstruction through World War I.
HI 555. (3) United States History, 1920-1945. A study of United States history from 1920 through World War II.
HI 556. (3) Recent United States History. United States history from the end of World 11 to the present.
HI 561. (3) History of the South. The political, economic and social developments of the region.
HI 567. (3) History of the West. The relation between the westward movement to the development of the United States.
HI 572. (3) Historical Geography of the United States. The role of geographic conditions in the exploration, settlement, and development of the United States. Also listed as GE 572 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
HI 573. (3) United States Economic History. The economic forces in agriculture, manufacturing, commerce, finance, transportation, and labor.
HI 575. (3) United States Military History. A study of military in the history of the United States and the role of the military institutions and professionals in the society they serve.
HI 575. (3) Social and Cultural History of the United States. Topics in social and cultural history of the United States.
HI 577. (3) Constitutional History of the United States. The principles of the American constitutional system. Also listed as PS 577 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
HI 578. (3) The Diplomatic History of the United States. The United States diplomatic relations with foreign nations since 1 778. Also listed as PS 578 but creditable only in the field for which registered. .
HI 579. (3) History of Religion in the United States. A nonsectarian study of the role of religion in American history.
HI 581. (3) Contemporary United States Foreign Policy. United States foreign policy from World War II to the present. Also listed as PS 581 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
HI 590. (3) Special Topics. One or more carefully selected historical topics.
HI 599. (3) Independent Study-Practicum. Independent study, research, or special field experience under departmental supervision.
HI 605. (3) Historiography. Survey of the major historians from ancient Greece to the present with special attention to their major works, interpretations, and influence in history.
HI 607. (3) Directed Research and Study. Requires a major research and writing project in an appropriate subject matter area. Course may be repeated for credit as different subject matter areas are offered.
HI 611. (3) Studies in U.S. History (1607-1865). Examination of selected historical problems of importance in American history in the period extending through the Civil War.
HI 612. (3) Studies in U.S. History (I 865 to Present). Examination of selected historical problems of importance in American history since the Civil War with emphasis upon analysis and interpretation.
HI 621. (3) Studies in European History to 1815. Examination of selected historical problems in European history to 1815 with emphasis on analysis and interpretation.
HI 622. (3) Studies in European History Since 1815. Examination of selected historical problems in European history since 1815 with emphasis upon analysis and interpretation.
HI 625 (3) History and Social Studies in the Secondary School. Study of history and social science programs in secondary school with emphasis on goals, instructional objectives, materials, and techniques.
HI 690 (3). Special Topics in History. A variety of topics will be offered under the course number and title as the need arises. Course may be repeated for credit as different topics in history are offered.
POLITICAL SCIENCE (PS)
PS 241 or departmental approval is prerequisite to all advanced political science courses.
PS 241. (3) United States Government and Politics. A study of the institutions and processes of government, federalism, electoral behavior, interest groups, and the role of the mass media. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PS 242. (3) Contemporary Issues in United States Politics. An examination of current major domestic and foreign policy issues. (Fall, Spring)
PS 243. (3) State and Local Government and Politics. A study of United States federalism with an emphasis on Alabama state and local government and politics. (Spring)
PS 301 W. (3) Political Science Scope and Methods. A study of the development of political science, its relation to the other social sciences, and the current research methodologies employed by political scientists. (Spring)
PS 342. (3) Parties, Elections and Voting Behavior. A study of the development and functions of political parties, the role of elections, public opinion, interest groups, modern political campaigns and theories of individual and group voting behavior. (Fall, even-numbered years)
PS 344. (3) Judicial Process and Behavior. A study of the organization and structure of courts in the United States, how cases reach the courts, the judicial decision-making process, issues surrounding judicial power, interpretation and decision implementation. (Fall)
PS 345. (3) Congress and the Presidency. A study of the development and organization of the legislative and executive branches with particular attention to the committee system, parties in Congress, and the Presidency. (Fall, odd-numbered years)
PS 351. (3) Ancient and Medieval Political Theory. A study of the political thought of prominent political philosophers from Socrates to Machiavelli. (Fall)
PS 352. (3) Modern Political Theory. A study of the political thought of prominent political philosophers from Hobbes to the present. (Spring)
PS 370. (3) Women in American Politics. An overview of the role of women in American politics and the role of government in defining the status of women in society. Examines the political behavior of American women and public policies which specifically impact women. Also listed as WS 370 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
PS 402. (3) Problems in Political Geography. The place of geographic factors in conditioning the basic political structure of major nations. Also listed as GE 402 but creditable only in field for which registered (Fall)
PS 430. (3) English Constitutional History. A study of the development of the English Constitution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Also listed as Hi 430 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall, even-numbered years)
PS 431. (3) International Relations. An introduction to the nature of international relations, and to the forces and practices prevalent in contemporary world politics. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
PS 433. (3) Comparative Government and Politics. A comparative study of the systems of government of major countries of the world. (Fall)
PS 435. (3) International Organization. A study of the development, problems, and role of international organizations, with special emphasis on the United Nations and its agencies. (Spring, even-numbered years)
PS 444. (3) The Middle East Past and Present. A multidisciplinary study of the history, cultures, and contemporary politics of the Middle East, taught jointly by a political scientist and a historian. Also listed as Hi 444 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PS 477. (3) Constitutional History of the United States. The principles of the American constitutional system. The leading decisions of the Supreme Court with reference to federal-state governmental relation- ship, citizenship, police power, eminent domain, and to the commerce, contract, and due process clauses of the Federal Constitution. Also listed as Hi 477 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, Summer)
PS 478. (3) The Diplomatic History of the United States. A study of the United States diplomatic relations with foreign nations since 1778 with special emphasis on American growth and development. Also listed as Hi 478 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on demand)
PS 481. (3) Contemporary United States Foreign Policy. A study of the United States foreign policy from World War 11 to the present. Also listed as Hi 481 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall)
PS 489. (3) American Political Thought. A study focusing on American political thought from the Federalists/Anti-Federalists debates to contemporary thinkers. (Spring)
PS 490. (1-3) Special Topics. A study of one or more major political science topics. The length of time and the amount of study on each topic will determine the amount of credit earned. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PS 495. (3) Government Internship Practicum. (Open only to senior majors in political science.) Professional work situations in government through special internship programs under departmental supervision and evaluation. Departmental approval required. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PS 499. (3) Independent Study-Practicum. Open to senior majors in political science. Provides for independent study, research, or special field experience under departmental determination, supervision, and evaluation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
POLITICAL SCIENCE – GRADUATE COURSES (2002-2003 Catalog)
PS 502. Problems in Political Geography. The role of geographic factors in influencing the political structure of nations. Also listed as GE 502 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
PS 530. English Constitutional History. The English Constitution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Also listed as HI 530 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
PS 531. International Relations. The nature of international relations.
PS 533. Comparative Government and Politics. The systems of government of major countries of the world.
PS 535. International Organization. The development problems and role of international organizations.
PS 544. The Middle East Past and Present. Multidisciplinary study of the history, cultures, and contemporary politics of the Middle East. Also listed as HI 544 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
PS 577. Constitutional History of the United States. The principles of the American constitutional system. Also listed as Hi 577 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
PS 578. The Diplomatic History of the United States. The United States diplomatic relations with foreign nations since 1778. Also listed as Hi 578 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
PS 581. Contemporary United States Foreign Policy. United States foreign policy from World War II to the present. Also listed as Hi 581 but creditable only in the field for which registered.
PS 595. Government Internship Practicum. Professional work situations in government under departmental supervision.
PS 599. Independent Study-Practicum. Independent study, research, or special field experience under departmental supervision.
PHILOSOPHY
PHL 201. (3) Introduction to Philosophy. A study of the ideas and techniques used by man in his quest for reality through an analysis of the basic problems of metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and ethics placed in historical perspective. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 202. (3) Logic. A study of the methodology of reasoning. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 205. (3) Ethics. A study of ethics in everyday life with special attention to situations arising from the expansion of technology and medicine. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 303. (3) Philosophy of Religion. The value and function of religion with an attempt to give students an understanding of religion to enable them to work out their own philosophy. Also listed as RE 303 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 331. (3) History of Western Philosophy I. A survey of major philosophers and philosophical concepts from the ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. Also listed as HI 331 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 332. (3) History of Western Philosophy II. A survey of major philosophers and philosophical concepts from the Renaissance to the present. Also listed as HI 332 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 402. (3) Religion and Ethics. A study of ethics in their relation to the personal, moral, and social problems of today. Also listed as RE 402 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
PHL 490. (1-3) Special Topics. A study of one or more carefully selected topics in philosophy. The length of time and amount of study will determine the amount of credit earned. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RELIGION (RE)
RE 221. (3) Old Testament Introduction. Study of the writings of the Old Testament with special attention to the methods, principles, and tools for such study and to the historical, literary, and theological aspects and significance of these writings. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 231. (3) New Testament Introduction. Study of the writings of the New Testament with special attention to the methods, principles, and tools for such study and to the historical, literary, and theological aspects and significance to these writings. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 303. (3) Philosophy of Religion. The value and function of religion with an attempt to give students an understanding of religion to enable them to work out their own philosophy. Also listed as PHL 303 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 321. (3) Life of Jesus. The life and teachings of Jesus based primarily on the four Gospels with practical applications in relation to our current personal and social problems. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 331. (3) Life and Letters of Paul. The life and teachings of Paul based on The Acts and The Epistles of Paul. (Offered on sufficient demand.
RE 401. (3) Religions of the World. An introduction to the major religious traditions of today's world. Attention will be given to the origins, founders, and basic teachings of these religions and to the interrelation of the religions and the cultures of peoples. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 402. (3) Religion and Ethics. A study of ethics in their relation to the personal, moral, and social problems of today. Also listed as PHL 402 but creditable only in the field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 479. (3) History of Religion in the United States. A nonsectarian study of the role of religion in American history. Also listed as Hi 479 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
RE 490. (1-3) Special Topics. A study of one or more carefully selected religion topics. The length of time and amount of study will determine amount of credit earned. (Offered on sufficient demand)
WOMEN'S STUDIES (WS)
WS 100. (3) Introduction to Women's Studies. An interdisciplinary course that examines American women's roles from the viewpoints of the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Various disciplinary approaches will be used to analyze how gender affects identity, social institutions, and interpersonal relationships and will also introduce students to women in other cultures. (Fall)
WS 223. (3) Marriage and the Family. A study of origin and evolution of the family as a social institution; the relationships of family structure to social organization; theories, functions, forms, and processes of the family in selected cultures. Also listed as SO 223 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall)
WS 300. (3) Sociology of Sex Roles. Analysis of social, psychological, and physiological approaches to the development of sex identity and sex roles; effect of differential socialization methods from infancy through adulthood; impact on both men and women of contemporary changes in sex roles. Also listed as SO 300 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Fall, even-numbered years)
WS 305. (3) African American Women Writers. An examination of the writings of African American women beginning with the slave narrative and ending with contemporary poetry, fiction, and drama. Also listed as EN 305 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
WS 323. (3) Women's Health. Study of health promotion and disease prevention for women from adolescence through senescence. Students and faculty will determine topics from the following areas: reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexuality, family planning, fertility and infertility, infectious diseases, gynecological disorders, violence against women, and other issues which are determined by the class such as management of body weight, nutrition, stress, and women's roles in the workplace. Also listed as NEC 323 and NU 323 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
WS 327. (3) Health in Childbearing. Study of healthy childbearing. Topics will include preparation for conception, pregnancy, and the entire childbearing cycle. Students enrolled in the course may negotiate with the professors) to include students' specifically desired topics. Methods of teaching may include seminars, demonstrations and return demonstrations, group work, and lecture/discussions by professors) and guest lecturers. Also listed as NU 327 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
WS 333. (3) Images of Women in Literature. An examination of images of women in literature drawn primarily from the works of women writers in English and American literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; an introduction to feminist criticism. Also listed as EN 333 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, even-numbered years)
WS 354. (3) Global Women's Issues. Students will consider from a global perspective the effects of customary practices and socio-economic factors that affect women. These issues may include educational issues such as illiteracy, the education of girl children, and educational opportunities; customary practices such as arranged marriages, dowry, and circumcision; structural violence, both governmental and non-govern- mental; socioeconomic issues such as sex traffic in women and children; and economic issues such as economic empowerment. The course will address the issues of women's rights as human rights with the goals that students will gain a cross-cultural perspective. (Spring, even-numbered years)
WS 366. (3) History of Women in the United States. Survey of women's experiences in the United States from the colonial period to the present that examines social, political, economic, and legal developments that shaped women's roles and status in American society. Also listed as HI 366 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, even-numbered years)
WS 370. (3) Women in American Politics. An overview of the role of women in American politics and the role of government in defining the status of women in society. Examines the political behavior of American women and public policies which specifically impact women. Also listed as PS 370 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
WS 386. (3) Gender Communication. Examines multiple relationships between communication and gender. Emphasizes how communication creates gender and power roles and how communicative patterns reflect, sustain, and alter social conceptions of gender. Also listed as COM 386 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand).
WS 486W. (3) Women, Art, and Society. This course surveys a selective number of prominent women artists throughout history and offers an understanding of women as art makers and issues relevant to their art. Students will develop critical abilities and gain insight relative to their own work experience and specific theoretical concerns. Also listed as AR 486W but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)
WS 495. (3) Senior Seminar in Women's Achievement and Theory. To be taken at or near the completion of the women's studies minor. By reading and discussing texts and by volunteering at various civic organizations, students will develop a deeper understanding of the variety of challenges facing women. Prerequisite: WS 100. (Spring)
WS 496. (3) Special Topics in Women's Studies. Concentrated study in specific areas of Women's Studies. Topic varies by semester. Prerequisite: WS 100. (Offered on sufficient demand).
WS 499. (3) Independent Study. Open to Women's Studies minors on approval of the Women's Studies coordinators. Provides for independent study or research under the coordinators' determination, supervision, and evaluation. Prerequisite: WS 100. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
