History, Politics, and International Relations

Majors and Degrees Offered

• American Studies (B.A)
• History (B.A.)
• International Relations* (B.A.)
• International Relations (B.A.) with an emphasis in:
• Economics (Geneva only)
• Refugee Studies (Geneva only)
• Political Science (B.A.)
• Political Science (B.A.) with an Emphasis in Public Law

*Also offered at the international campuses. See International Campuses section of the catalog.

Minors Offered

• History (18 credit hours in history)
• International Relations (18 credit hours in international relations)*
• Political Science (18 credit hours in political science)

*Also offered at the international campuses.

Note: All courses for minors must be taken at Webster University. Courses completed with a grade of D+ or below do not count toward fulfilling the requirements for a minor.

INTL 1500 The World System since 1500 counts toward the 18 credit hours required for any of the minors listed above.

Certificate Offered

• Refugee Studies (Geneva only)

Department Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should:

• Be able to express their insights and ideas clearly in writing and produce a research paper (at least 12 pages long) that uses multiple sources and contains proper source citations.
• Be able to read scholarly books and articles, and analyze those works critically in conversations with faculty and their peers.
• Be able to find and utilize relevant sources/resources to answer questions in their discipline.
• Be able to understand different interpretations and theoretical perspectives in their discipline, and, further, understand how differing interpretations arise and evolve in an ongoing dialogue.
• Be able to understand and comment upon the complex relationship between contemporary issues and historical events.

Special Study Opportunities

The History, Politics, and International Relations Department offers a diverse curriculum that combines tradition and innovation. The department is loyal to the concept of a traditional liberal arts education, and at the same time believes that a student's academic program should be preparation for a productive professional career. Within the department, students can pursue their studies through a combination of traditional courses, reading courses, practica, and internships. The State Government Internship Program allows students to work closely with state legislators, usually in Jefferson City, Missouri. The international relations major can be pursued in Vienna, Austria; Geneva, Switzerland; Leiden, The Netherlands; London, United Kingdom; Hua Hin/Cha-am, Thailand; and on the St. Louis campus. Students who study exclusively at the international campuses are limited to the international relations major.

History, Politics, and International Relations students' internship placements have included the State Legislature of Missouri, KETC-TV Channel 9, United Nations Association, Latin American Solidarity Committee, Anheuser-Busch, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, the Missouri Historical Society, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Pre-Law at Webster University

The study of law continues to be an objective of many undergraduate students. Generally speaking, law schools look for broadly educated individuals who can think, speak, and write with precision and clarity. While many pre-law students traditionally major in history or political science, Webster encourages pre-law students to choose a major based on their own interests and abilities. Then, in consultation with an academic advisor, pre-law students will design a course of study that reflects the recommendations for pre-legal education developed by the Association of American Law Schools. The association's policy statement recommends an undergraduate education that emphasizes the following:

• Communication skills--comprehension, writing, and speaking
• Critical understanding of human institutions and values with which the law deals
• Creative and critical thinking

American Studies

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students should:

• Be familiar with American culture and institutions in the past and present.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of different disciplinary approaches to the study of American culture.

Degree Requirements

• 42 required credit hours
  • 30 credit hours in the department
  • 12 credit hours from designated courses outside the department
• 27 general education credit hours
• 59 elective credit hours

Students are required to complete 42 credit hours; 30 credit hours must be within the department, and 12 must be selected from designated courses outside the department. The 30 credit hours within the department must include INTL 1500, POLT 1060, HIST 1320 (HIST 1300 or HIST 1310 may be substituted), a course in methods, a research requirement (fulfilled by taking the seminar, senior thesis, or a designated upper-level course in history or political science), senior overview, and 6 credit hours from Group A and 6 credit hours from Group B listed below. The 12 credit hours from outside the department must be selected from Group C below.

In addition to methods and the senior overview, at least 12 credit hours within the major must be upper-level coursework (3000 or above). If the student's coursework from Groups A, B, and C is not upper level, additional coursework must be completed so that the student has at least 6 credit hours of upper-level coursework from either Groups A or B and 6 credit hours of upper-level coursework from any of the Groups, A, B, or C. This should result in a total of 12 credit hours of upper-level coursework. At least 18 of the 42 credit hours must be taken at Webster University. There is a minimum distribution of coursework as well as the above requirements:

• INTL 1500 The World System since 1500                                3 hours
• POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics                        3 hours
• HIST 1320 Twentieth-Century United States or
  HIST 1300 Revolutionary America or
  HIST 1310 Nineteenth-Century America                                   3 hours
• HIST 2600 Methods of Research or
• POLT 2600 Research Methods and Approaches
  in Political Science                                                                     3 hours
• Senior Overview                                                                               0 hours
• Group A--Students must select at least 6 credit hours
  from the following:
  • HIST 1010 Topics in History (with American subtitle)        3 hours
  • HIST 1150 History of Popular Culture
    (with American subtitle)                                                            3 hours
  • HIST 1300 Revolutionary America                                             3 hours
  • HIST 1310 Nineteenth-Century America                                   3 hours
  • HIST 1320 Twentieth-Century United States                           3 hours
  • HIST 1500 American Studies                                                        3 hours
  • HIST 2000 Social History (with American subtitle)              3 hours
  • HIST 2060 Gender and Family (with American subtitle)       3 hours
  • HIST 2310 Encounters with American History                        3 hours
  • HIST 2320 African-American History                                        3 hours
  • HIST 2340 History of American Business and Management    3 hours
  • HIST 2550 History of the Consumer Society                           3 hours
  • HIST 3000 Ideas in History (with American subtitle)            3 hours
  • HIST 3050 Economic History (with American subtitle)       3 hours
  • HIST 3060 History Roundtable (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • HIST 3100 Diplomatic History: U.S.                                         3 hours
  • HIST 4300 Advanced Studies in U.S. History                          3 hours
  • HIST 4600 History Seminar (with American subtitle)           3 hours
  • HIST 4700 Senior Thesis                                                               4 hours
• Group B--Students must select at least 6 credit hours
  from the following:
  • POLT 2400 or LEGL 2400 Introduction to Law                       3 hours
  • POLT 1000 Topics in Politics (with American subtitle)       3 hours
  • POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics                        3 hours
  • POLT 1750 State and Local Government                                   3 hours
  • POLT 2050 Contemporary American Politics                         3 hours
  • POLT 2060 Politics and Gender                                                   3 hours
  • POLT 2070 Politics of Race and Ethnicity                               3 hours
  • POLT 2500 Interdisciplinary Approach to Politics
    (with American subtitle)                                                            3 hours
  • POLT 3010 American Constitutional Law                                3 hours
  • POLT 3020 Civil Liberties and the Law                                     3 hours
  • POLT 3310 Conduct of Foreign Policy (with U.S. focus)    3 hours
  • POLT 3320 American National Institutions                             3 hours
  • POLT 4600 Political Science Seminar
    (with American subtitle)                                                            3 hours
  • POLT 4700 Senior Thesis                                                              4 hours
• Group C--Students must select at least 12 credit hours
  from the following:
  • ANSO 1020 Social Issues                                                              3 hours
  • ANSO 2000 Issues in Contemporary Society
    (with American subtitle)                                                        1-4 hours
  • ANSO 2030 Culture and Communication
    (with American subtitle)                                                            3 hours
  • ANSO 2040 North American Indians:
    Pre-Columbian to 1870                                                             3 hours
  • ANSO 2050 North American Indians: 1870 to the Present    3 hours
  • ANSO 2560 Social Movements                                                   3 hours
  • ANSO 3600/PSYC 3600 Social Psychology                           3 hours
  • ANSO 3960 Ethnic and Minority Relations                             3 hours
  • ANSO 4200 Class, Status, and Power                                         3 hours
  • ARHS 3370 Art Since 1945                                                          3 hours
  • ARHS 4350 Topics in Art History
    Relevant topics:
    (1) Abstract Expressionism (2) American Art                          3 hours
  • BIOL 1310 Issues in Biology
    (with American Rivers subtitle only)                               1-3 hours
  • ENGL 2040 Major U.S. Writers                                                   3 hours
  • ENGL 2110 Perspectives (with American subtitle)                3 hours
  • ENGL 2210 Literature into Film                                                  3 hours
  • ENGL 3450 Reading and Writing Autobiography                  3 hours
  • ENGL 3500 Contexts (with American subtitle)                       3 hours
  • FILM 1800 Film Appreciation                                                     3 hours
  • FILM 3150 Topics (with American subtitle)                            3 hours
  • FILM 3160 Topics in Film Studies (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • GNST 1300/1308 Technology, Science, and Society
    (with American subtitle)                                                        2-4 hours
  • GNST 1400 Civilization and the Arts
    (with American subtitle)                                                        2-4 hours
  • GNST 2000/2004/2005/20006 Topics in the Liberal Arts
    (with American subtitle)                                                        1-3 hours
  • GNST 2500 Honors Seminar (with American subtitle)          3 hours
  • GNST 3500 Liberal Arts Seminar (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • JOUR 2360 History and Principles of American Journalism    3 hours
  • JOUR 2380 Free Expression and the First Amendment         3 hours
  • LEGL 2080 Topics in Law (with American subtitle)               3 hours
  • MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communications             3 hours
  • MEDC 2800 Cultural Diversity in the Media                           3 hours
  • MEDC 3800 Studies in Cultural Diversity
    (with American subtitle)                                                            3 hours
  • MEDC 4100 The Law and the Media                                           3 hours
  • MULC 2010 Introduction to Multicultural Studies                 3 hours
  • MULC 4650 Seminar in Multicultural Studies                         3 hours
  • MUSC 1070 Topics in Music (with American subtitle)        3 hours
  • MUSC 3170 Jazz History I                                                            3 hours
  • MUSC 3180 Jazz History II                                                          3 hours
  • MUTH 1030 History of American Musical Theatre                3 hours
  • PHIL 2080 Topics (with American subtitle)                             3 hours
  • PHIL 2320 Contemporary Moral Problems                              3 hours
  • PHIL 2540 American Philosophy                                               3 hours
  • PHIL 3370 Philosophy and Women                                           3 hours
  • PSYC 2000 Issues in Contemporary Psychology
    (with American subtitle)                                                        1-4 hours
  • PSYC 2700 Psychology of Women                                            3 hours
  • RELG 2030 Contemporary Topics (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • RELG 2100 Religion and Literature (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • RELG 2420 Religion and Culture (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • RELG 3070 Psychology of Religion (with American subtitle)    3 hours
  • RELG 3180 Judaism (with American subtitle)                         3 hours
  • RELG 3190 Christianity (with American subtitle)                 3 hours
  • RELG 3200 Islam (with American subtitle)                              3 hours
  • RELG 4040 Belief Systems (with American subtitle)            3 hours
  • SCIN 1520 Environment (intended for non-majors)              3 hours
  • SCIN 1521 Environment: Lab        1 hour

Special Requirements

Courses completed with a grade of D+ or below do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major. A total of 6 credit hours of internship may be used to satisfy American studies degree requirements, with a maximum of 3 credit hours counting as upper-level coursework.

History

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students should:

• Be familiar with the outlines of the history of the modern world, i.e., since 1500.
• Be familiar in some depth with the history of one geographic area or historical epoch.
• Be able to make historical arguments using concrete illustrations and examples

Degree Requirements

• 42 required credit hours
• 27 general education credit hours
• 59 elective credit hours

Students are required to complete at least 42 credit hours within the department, 30 of which must be in history, including INTL 1500, HIST 2600, a research requirement (completed by placing on file with the department a substantial research paper from an upper-level course or a senior thesis), and senior overview. History students must take a minimum of 6 credit hours of political science and/or international relations. History majors must take at least 12 credit hours of upper-level coursework in the department (3000 or above), of which a minimum of 6 credit hours must be HIST. At least 18 of the 42 credit hours must be taken at Webster University.

History majors must complete at least 30 credit hours in history, including:

• INTL 1500 The World System since 1500                                3 hours
• American history                                                                             3 hours
• European history                                                                              3 hours
• Non-Western history (e.g., Asia, African, Latin American)    3 hours
• HIST 2600 Methods of Research                                                 3 hours
• HIST 4000 Research Requirement (to be taken in
  conjunction with a designated 3000-level or 4000-level    0 hours
• Senior overview                                                                               0 hours
• Political science/international relations                                  6 hours
• Departmental electives (can include courses in
  HIST, POLT, INTL)               6 hours

Political Science

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students should:

• Be able to put contemporary political issues in historical context and to use historical facts in building arguments about politics.
• Be able to demonstrate familiarity with the political institutions and processes of the United States.
• Be able to understand and evaluate the international and transnational dimensions of particular problems and policies.
• Be able to demonstrate familiarity with several methods and analytical approaches used by political scientists to examine political institutions and processes.

Degree Requirements

• 42 required credit hours
• 27 general education credit hours
• 59 elective credit hours

Students are required to complete at least 42 credit hours within the department, 3 0 of which must be in political science, including INTL 1500, POLT 2600 or INTL 2700, a research requirement (completed by placing on file with the department a substantial research paper from an upper-level course or a senior thesis), and senior overview. Political science students must take a minimum of 6 credit hours of HIST and at least 12 credit hours of upper-level coursework (3000 or above) in the department, of which a minimum of 6 credit hours must be POLT. At least 18 of the 42 credit hours must be taken at Webster University.

Political science majors must complete at least 30 credit hours in political science including:

• INTL 1500 The World System since 1500                                3 hours
  • American politics                                                                        3 hours
  • Comparative politics                                                                 3 hours
  • International politics                                                                 3 hours
  • Political theory                                                                            3 hours
• POLT 2600 Research Methods and Approaches in
  Political Science (INTL 2700 may be substituted)             3 hours
• HIST 4000 Research Requirement (to be taken in
  conjunction with a designated 3000-level or
  4000-level course)                                                                     0 hours
• Senior overview                                                                               0 hours
• History                                                                                                6 hours
• Departmental electives (can include courses in
  HIST, POLT, INTL)                                                                      6 hours

* "Political science" includes courses labeled POLT (political science) and those labeled INTL (international relations).

Special Requirements

Courses completed with a grade of D+ or below do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.

Political Science with an Emphasis in Public Law

Learning Objectives
(in addition to political science objectives above)

Upon completion of the program, students should:

• Be able to demonstrate familiarity with the structures and processes of the judicial branch of both state and U.S. governments.
• Be able to analyze and evaluate the role of the judiciary as a political actor.

Degree Requirements

The B.A. in political science with an emphasis in public law prepares students to examine the judiciary and legal system in the context of broader political structures and forces, both national and global ones.

• 42 required credit hours
• 27 general education credit hours
• 59 elective credit hours

Students are required to complete at least 42 credit hours within the department, 30 of which must be in political science or international relations; a research requirement (completed by placing on file with the department a substantial research paper from an upper-level course or a senior thesis); and senior overview. Political science majors must take a minimum of 6 credit hours of HIST and at least 12 credit hours of upper-level coursework (3000 or above) in the department. At least 18 of the 42 credit hours must be taken at Webster University.

Students emphasizing in public law will complete the core requirements in the political science major, which are:

• INTL 1500 The World System since 1500                                3 hours
• POLT 1050 Introduction to International Relations              3 hours
• POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics                        3 hours
• POLT 1070 Introduction to Political Theory or
  HIST 3000 Ideas in History: History of Economic Thought    3 hours
• POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics                  3 hours
• POLT 2600 Research Methods and Approaches
  in Political Science (INTL 2700 may be substituted)        3 hours

In addition, students will complete the following requirements for the emphasis:

• INTL 2030 International Law                                                       3 hours
• POLT/LEGL 2400 Introduction to Law                                       3 hours
• POLT 3010 American Constitutional Law                                3 hours
• POLT 3020 Civil Liberties and the Law                                     3 hours
• POLT 3330 Judicial Politics or
  POLT 4350 Advanced Studies in Judicial Politics                   3 hours

• Three additional credit hours drawn from courses with a LEGL prefix, or from selected law-related courses from another department (e.g., business law, media law), or POLT 3590 Theories of Human Rights, or POLT 4350
• Two courses with a HIST prefix

International Relations (without an Emphasis)

International Relations with an Emphasis in Economics or Refugee Studies

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students should:

• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of key subfields and theories of International Relations as a discipline.
• Be able to identify major actors and institutions of international relations and to know their functions.
• Be able to analyze international issues from perspectives other than their own.
• Be able to display familiarity with foreign cultures and languages.

Degree Requirements

• 36 required credit hours
• 27 general education credit hours
• 65 elective credit hours

Students are required to complete 36 credit hours within the department, including methods, a research requirement (fulfilled by taking the seminar, senior thesis, or a designated upper-division course), and senior overview. A minimum of 18 credit hours of international relations at Webster University is required. At least 12 credit hours of upper-level (3000 or above) coursework in the department with an international focus must be completed in addition to methods and overview. There is a study residency requirement of at least one term (eight weeks) outside the United States or an international relations practicum in the United States. To satisfy the residency, students may study at one of Webster University's international campuses or at an approved alternative location. Students unable to study outside the United States must take the international relations practicum (3-6 credit hours), which does not apply to the 36 total credit hours. Students are required to have significant international language experience. This requirement can be met by taking 12 sequential credit hours in an international language or by passing an advanced-level proficiency examination. This requirement will be waived for students whose native language is not English and who are studying in English. Their mastery of English as a second language fulfills the requirement. There is a required minimum distribution of coursework as well as the above requirements:

• POLT 1050 Introduction to International Relations              3 hours
• POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics or
• POLT 2250 Politics in the Industrialized World or
• POLT 2550 The Politics of Development                                3 hours
• INTL 2700 Methods of Political Inquiry or
  POLT 2600 Research Methods and Approaches
  in Political Science                                                                     3 hours

One course from the following:

• HIST 2220 Modern Europe                                                            3 hours
• HIST 2250 History of Russia: Since 1917                                3 hours
• HIST 2280 History of England: Twentieth Century               3 hours
• HIST 2400 Modern Asia                                                                 3 hours
• HIST 2420 History of Africa                                                         3 hours
• HIST 2440 History of Latin America                                          3 hours
• HIST 2450 Third World                                                                  3 hours

One course from the following:

• HIST 3100 Diplomatic History                                                    3 hours
• HIST 3150 International Affairs                                                  3 hours
• POLT 3310 Conduct of Foreign Policy                                      3 hours
• POLT 3400 Comparative Politics, or alternative
• (INTL courses: 3200, 3220, 3240, 3300)                                 3 hours

Two courses from the following:

• INTL 1500 The World System since 1500                                3 hours
• INTL 2030 International Law                                                       3 hours
• INTL 3100 International Political Economy                           3 hours
• INTL 3700 International Organizations: Structure
  and Political Conflict (INTL 2610 may be substituted)    3 hours
• INTL 4280 International Economics                                          3 hours
• INTL 4000 Research Requirement (to be taken in
  conjunction with a designated 3000- or 4000-level course) 0 hours
• Senior Overview                                                                               0 hours

Emphasis in Economics (48 credit hours)

Students in Geneva may elect an emphasis in economics. They must fulfill the above requirements in international relations. Within the 36 credit hours of international relations, students must take the following specific distribution requirements: POLT 2550, INTL 2030, INTL 3700, and INTL 4280. These 36 credit hours must also include HIST 3050, INTL 3290, and INTL 3330. In addition to the 36 credit hours within the department, this emphasis requires 12 credit hours in other areas of study selected from the following: BUSN 2750, ECON 2010, ECON 2020, ECON 3700, and ECON 4600.

Emphasis in Refugee Studies (36 credit hours)

Students in Geneva may elect the emphasis in refugee studies. They must fulfill the above requirements in international relations, with the stipulation that their selections in the minimum distribution include the following: POLT 2550, POLT 3400 (with subtitle Migration and Refugee Movements), and INTL 4280 (with subtitle Migration and Refugee Movements). Two additional courses, HIST 2130 Refugee and Migration Movements and ANSO 2000 Issues in Contemporary Society: Sociocultural Factors behind Migration and Refugee Movements, are also required within the 36 credit hours. Students must take INTL 2700 Methods of Political Inquiry (subtitled National and Transnational Issues in Migration and Refugee Movements) and INTL 4600 International Relations Seminar (subtitled Migration and Refugee Movements) in addition to the research requirement.

Special Requirements

Courses completed with a grade of D+ or below do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.

HIST 1800 may not be used to satisfy the 36-credit-hour requireme nt in international studies. Teacher certification courses (HIST 3800 and HIST 3810) may not be used to satisfy the upper-level coursework or practicum requirement. A maximum of 3 credit hours of individualized learning experiences (INDZ), practicum, or debate may be applied to total upper-level coursework. A maximum of 6 credit hours of INDZ, practicum, or debate may apply to the total 36 credit hours. Students majoring in both international relations and international studies may not count the same course(s) for both majors .

With permission of the student's advisor, the following courses offered by other areas of study at Webster University may be applied toward the 36 credit hours required in international relations:

• ECON 3700 Economics of Development                                  3 hours
• ECON 4910 Comparative Economic Problems                       3 hours
• JOUR 3080 Global Journalism                                                    3 hours
• MNGT 3320 Business Law: International                                 3 hours
• BUSN 4650 International Business                                            3 hours

Certificate Program: Refugee Studies

(24 required credit hours)

The courses and seminars for the certificate program in refugee studies provide students with a basic knowledge of refugee studies. The combination of several disciplines and methodologies enables students to examine the refugee issue from a variety of perspectives and to work out alternative concepts and responses to refugee issues. Webster University issues a certificate recognizing the successful completion (C or better) of a 24-credit-hour core in refugee studies. All core courses must be taken at Webster University.

Practical experience is an essential part of the certificate program. During one eight-week term, the enrolled students work in a refugee situation in cooperation with one of the several concerned agencies. In addition, some students gain practical experience through internships and eventual employment with both governmental and nongovernmental organizations working with refugees.

Requirements

• ANSO 2000 Issues in Contemporary Society:
  Sociocultural Factors behind Migration and
  Refugee Movements                                                                   3 hours
• HIST 2130 Refugee and Migration Movements                      3 hours
• INTL 2030 International Law                                                       3 hours
• INTL 2610 The Functional Approach
  to International Organization                                                  3 hours
• INTL 4280 International Economics: Migration
  and Refugees                                                                                 3 hours
• POLT 3400 Comparative Politics: Migration
  and Refugee Movements                                                            3 hours
• INTL 2700 Methods of Political Inquiry: National
  and Transnational Issues in Migration
  and Refugee Movements                                                            3 hours
• INTL 4600 International Relations Seminar:
  Migration and Refugee Movements                                       3 hours
• Field experience and Refugee Studies Program (RSP) Seminar
• Overview examination         0 hours

History Course Listings

HIST 1010 Topics in History (3)

Introductory courses of a survey nature covering various topics. Recent topics have included the American West, American history through folk song and story, historians and the American experience, and religion in America. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 1100 World Civilizations before 1500 (3)

Examines the evolution of ancient and premodern cultures throughout the world with a focus on the development of the ideas, values, and social, cultural, and political institutions that have shaped the civilizations and the subsequent history of the world. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 1150 History of Popular Culture (3)

Survey of social, psychological, political, and economic themes that are recurrent in the literature and entertainment of the common person. Particular emphasis is given to twentieth-century media influences.

HIST 1300 Revolutionary America (3)

Explores the creation of American cultures and identities in the nation's formative years covering the colonial, revolutionary, and early national periods of American history.

HIST 1310 Nineteenth-Century America (3)

Survey of U.S. history from early national period to World War I. Examines nationalism and sectionalism in the nineteenth century and analyzes the formation of American identity and values.

HIST 1320 Twentieth-Century United States (3)

Survey of U.S. history from World War I to the present.

HIST 1500 American Studies (3)

Series of topical courses covering specialized aspects of the American historical experience: e.g., the Western story, utopian societies, folklore and legend, and theories of the American character. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 1800 History of American Education (3)

Surveys the major developments in the history of American education, from colonial times to the present.

HIST 2000 Social History (3)

Course concentrates on the way ordinary people lived in different times and places and their values, customs, beliefs, and social institutions. Content varies (e.g., the social history of war, crime, labor, popular ideas). May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2060 Gender and Family (3)

Devoted to the history of gender roles and the ideas and values associated with the creation of those roles in different times and places. Possible topics include the history of women, the family, men and masculinity, etc. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2080 History of Disease and Medicine (3)

Examines the impact of epidemic diseases on human history and the ideas and strategies humans have adopted to understand and combat their diseases.

HIST 2130 Refugee and Migration Movements (3)

Studies the historical evolution of migration and refugee flows; examines their psychosocial impacts on peoples, states, and regions. Sometimes focuses on a particular region or people. May be repeated if content differs.

HIST 2200 History of Medieval Society (3)

Overview of European history from the breakup of the Roman world to the fifteenth century. The course focuses on the political, religious, and economic institutions that defined medieval civilization, as well as the distinctive philosophical, literary, and artistic contributions of the age.

HIST 2210 Renaissance and Reformation (3)

Survey of European history in the early modern era, ca. 1300-1650. The course focuses on the artistic, literary, philosophical, and scientific contributions associated with the cultural "rebirth" of the Renaissance and the religious ferment that led to the Protestant Reformation.

HIST 2220 Modern Europe (3)

Overview of the political, social, and cultural history of Europe from the Reformation to the present. Chronological periods or themes vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2250 History of Russia (3)

Overview of Russian history with varied chronological emphasis. Includes Norse, Byzantine, and Tartar influences, the rise of Moscow, absolutism of the czars, and development of the Soviet Union and post-Soviet regimes. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2280 History of England (3)

Overview of the political, social, and cultural history of England from the medieval period to the present. Specific period covered varies from semester to semester (e.g., the medieval period, the Tudor-Stuart era, modern England). Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2310 Encounters with History (3)

A topics course devoted to an in-depth examination of chronological subperiods or distinctive themes in history. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2320 African-American History (3)

Survey of the African-American experience from colonial times to the present.

HIST 2340 History of American Business and Management (3)

Traces the rise of business as a major American cultural institution, with consideration given to its impact on government, law, education, and social customs. Special emphasis is given to the changes in managerial thought and practice in the twentieth century, and the rise of big management and bureaucracy. Cross-listed with MNGT 2340.

HIST 2400 Modern Asia (3)

Studies the cultures and the political-social development of major Asian nations, with an emphasis on the period since the impact of Western civilizations on ancient cultures. Content varies: e.g., Japan, China, Far East, Pacific World. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2420 History of Africa (3)

Introduces students to the history of politics, culture, and society in Africa. Chronological periods of themes may vary. Topics include traditional heritage, slavery and its consequences, colonial experience, nationalism, and independence. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2440 History of Latin America (3)

Introduces students to the history of culture, politics, and society in Latin America. Chronological periods and themes will vary. Topics could include Meso American civilizations, the colonial era, modern Mexico, and overviews of South and/or Central American history. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2450 Third World (3)

Series of courses that focuses on the history of developing areas of the world: e.g Southeast Asia, India. May be re-peated for credit if content differs.

HIST 2550 History of the Consumer Society (3)

Examines the development of and debates concerning modern institutions associated with consumption, such as department stores, shopping malls, and advertising.

HIST 2600 Methods of Research (3)

Introduces students to the methods of research and to the nature of scholarly enterprise. Historical methods are emphasized as the basis of research in numerous disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

HIST 2610 Reading Course: Introductory (1-6)

Content and methodology are at an introductory level. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and filing of official form. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 3000 Ideas in History (3)

Examines the history of ideas and the role played by ideas in the social, cultural, and political evolution of nations and peoples. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 3050 Economic History (3)

Studies the genesis and development of economic institutions within societies, with attention to economic theories, productivity factors, and wealth distribution. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 3060 History Roundtable (3)

A course allowing for in-depth examination of distinctive themes and topics in history in a seminar setting. There will be a special emphasis on the various ways in which events have been interpreted and reinterpreted by historians and by society. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 3100 Diplomatic History (3)

Studies the foreign affairs of the major developed areas of the world: e.g., Europe, the United States, Japan. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of pertinent history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 3150 International Affairs (3)

Employs regional or topical approach to selected international periods and issues, with attention given to knowledge of historical events preceding and influencing the topic under analysis. Content varies. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of pertinent social studies or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content dif-fers.

HIST 3650 History Practicum (3-15)

Students will work with a community, private, or public organization in an area related to history. Focus is the application of historical methodology, research, writing, and/or historical knowledge. A total of 6 credit hours of practicum may be used to satisfy departmental degree requirements, with a maximum of 3 credit hours counting as upperlevel coursework. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the department chair; specific prerequisites will vary according to topic.

HIST 3800 Introduction to Methods of Teaching Social Studies (2)

Introductory course in methods and techniques of teaching social studies, with the emphasis on organization of teaching units and classroom procedures. Prerequisite: acceptance to the Teacher Certification Program or permission of the director of teacher certification and field experiences.

HIST 3810 Methods of Teaching Social Studies (2-4)

A continuation of HIST 3800. Prerequisites: student teaching simultaneously with this course and acceptance to the Teacher Certification Program or permission of the director of teacher certification and field experiences.

HIST 4000 Research Requirement (0)

Required of all history majors in conjunction with a designated 3000level or 4000-level course. Recognizes successful completion of the departmental research requirement.

HIST 4100 Advanced Studies in International Affairs (3)

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in a wide variety of subfields in international affairs. Subject matter varies from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 4200 Advanced Studies in European History (3)

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in a wide variety of subfields of European history. Subject matter varies from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of European history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 4300 Advanced Studies in U.S. History (3)

Allows students to study topics and eras in the United States in some depth. Subject matter varies from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of American history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 4400 Advanced Studies in Non-Western History (3)

Investigates in-depth topics in the history of the non-Western world: e.g., Africa, Latin America, Asia. Specific topics vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of history or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 4600 History Seminar (3)

Examines carefully specific topics or chronological periods, with an emphasis on historiography and research. Prerequisite: usually senior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 4610 Reading Course: Advanced (1-6)

Content and methodology at advanced level. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and filing of official form. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

HIST 4620 Overview (0-1)

Designed to improve students' skills in analysis and oral communication within the disciplines of history and political science. Consists of a series of informal discussions with department faculty, culminating in a formal oral examination. Subject matter varies yearly. Prerequisites: senior standing and major in history, political science, or international relations.

HIST 4700 Senior Thesis (4)

Allows senior students to pursue significant independent research/ writing projects in history. Prerequisites: senior standing and approval of the department chair.

International Relations Course Listings

INTL 1500 The World System since 1500 (3)

Examines the origin and evolution of the current world system. The course explores the political, cultural, technological, social, and economic forces that have shaped world history from 1500 until the present.

INTL 2030 International Law (3)

Introduces public international law, including the law of international institutions. Topics include the sources of international law, questions relating to state jurisdiction and state responsibility, the regulation of the use of force, and the legal aspects of the structure and functions of the United Nations.

INTL 2100 Model U.N. (0-3)

Studies the structure, operations, and politics of the United Nations. Attention will focus on current U.N. issues, and students will be required to participate in classroom simulations. Students will attend the Collegiate Midwest Model U.N. and represent a country as U.N. delegates.

INTL 2610 The Functional Approach to International Organization (3)

Studies multilateral activities designed to promote economic, social, and technical progress. Examines international cooperation in such "nonpolitical" fields as trade, economic development, communications, health, humanitarian assistance, and environmental protection.

INTL 2620 Ideological Influences in International Relations (3)

Examines ideologies and value systems such as liberal democracy, pragmatism, materialism, nationalism, racism, and internationalism in light of their influence on foreign policies of the major Western countries and of selected developing nations.

INTL 2630 New States in World Politics (3)

Introduces the political process in the non-Western world and a survey of different methodological approaches to the study of non-Western systems. Emphasizes analysis of foreign policies and the role of new states in world politics.

INTL 2650 The Politics of Peace (3)

Studies issues of war prevention, including social justice, ecological balance, large-scale social change, impacts of science and technology, and political processes relating national and transnational institutions.

INTL 2680 International Relations: Political Theories (3)

Analyzes the nature of international society and of the forces affecting the behavior of states in their relations with one another.

INTL 2690 Multinational Corporations (3)

Analyzes the emergence and significance of multinational corporations, their structure, and their impact on international relations.

INTL 2700 Methods of Political Inquiry (3)

Explores the nature of political inquiry and the conceptual approaches to the study of politics and government. Students examine and compare some major modes of political inquiry: discursive, systematic, philosophical, and scientific. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

INTL 3100 International Political Economy (3)

Explores, historically and conceptually, the theories and practices of international political economy. The course examines the interplay of politics and economics at the global level. It introduces students to ways of understanding the modern world system as a unity of international, political, and economic processes. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or above plus POLT 1050 or 6 credit hours of relevant political science, history, or international relations courses.

INTL 3200 Comparative Politics: Western Europe and the United States (3)

Compares Western European and U.S. political culture, constitutional structure, and governmental development, with particular attention given to contemporary problems. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

INTL 3220 Current European and American Diplomatic Issues (3)

An overview of post-World War II development; examines issues affecting international politics, using guest lecturers, field trips, and simulations projects. May be repeated for credit with varied content. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

INTL 3240 United States Foreign Policy (3)

Surveys the constitutional and political factors entering into the formulation, execution, and substance of the U.S. foreign policy, with special emphasis on contemporary problems. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INTL 3260 International Communications (3)

Examines the philosophy, process, problems, and potentials of communication across cultural boundaries. Emphasizes interrelationships between communications and social, political, economic, and cultural factors that affect international communications. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with MEDC 3260.

INTL 3290 Politics of International Economic Relations (3)

Focuses on the interrelationships between politics and economics within the Western, North-South, and East-West systems. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or permission of the instructor.

INTL 3300 Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe (3)

Overview of the political and governmental organization of the communist and postcommunist countries of Eastern and Central Europe. Encompasses contemporary social and ethnic structures, institutions, practices, and ideologies; includes interregional relations and the international position of those states that formed the "Soviet bloc" in the decades after World War II. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

INTL 3330 International Economic Integration (3)

Examines customs unions, common markets and free trade, capital and labor movement, international economic aid, and development programs. Explores conflict, cooperation, and unification of world economic policies. Prerequisite: usually sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

INTL 3420 International Relations Practicum (3-15)

Students will work with a community or public organization in an area related to international studies. Students will be expected to develop their understanding of a foreign culture, particularly in the areas of policy formation, decision making, and communications.

INTL 3700 International Organizations: Structure and Political Conflict (3)

Analyzes the international organization to determine whether it is an effective instrument for achieving peace and security and for the promotion of human welfare. Attention is given to the adjustment of political conflicts by international organizations, and to interactions between different types of multinational enterprises and various levels of government.

INTL 4000 Research Requirement (0)

Required of all international relations majors in conjunction with a designated 3000-level or 4000-level course. Recognizes successful completion of the departmental research requirement.

INTL 4280 International Economics (3)

A policy-oriented course that covers both international financial relations and international trade relations and includes such topics as international monetary policies, international regional trade organizations, trade problems of developing countries, and international mobility of productive factors. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INTL 4600 International Relations Seminar (3)

In-depth analysis of international relations. Prerequisites: usually senior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INTL 4610 Reading Course: Advanced (1-6)

Prerequisites: usually junior standing and filing of official form. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INTL 4700 Senior Thesis (4)

Allows senior students to pursue significant independent research/ writing projects in international relations. Prerequisites: senior standing and approval of the department.

Political Science Course Listings

POLT 1000 Topics in Politics (3)

Introduces the study of contemporary politics, focusing on understanding current events or enduring themes (power, war, justice, etc.) of politics. Students practice oral skills or writing needed to effectively engage in political discourse and communication. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 1050 Introduction to International Relations (3)

Examines the nature and uses of power. Covers development of the nation-state system in history, international relations and diplomatic usage, international law and organization, and specific problems in international relations in the world today.

POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics (3)

Presents the basic concepts, structures, and functions of the United States political system and an analysis of the role of individuals in the practice of American politics.

POLT 1070 Introduction to Political Theory (3)

Studies the nature of the political community, with attention given to concepts of the state, justice, freedom, authority, and law. Selected classics of political theory are read and discussed. Cross-listed with PHIL 2300.

POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)

Examines the way other peoples and nations of the world are ruled. Focuses on political institutions, ideologies, revolutionary movements, types of political parties, and the relationship between state and society.

POLT 1550 Introduction to Political Argumentation and Debate (3)

Introduces students to the basic principles of debate, emphasizing the development of research, critical thinking, and oral presentation skills. Students research one or more contemporary public policy issues and are expected to attend and participate in campus debates on those issues. The course is open to students of all majors.

POLT 1750 State and Local Government (3)

Studies the politics, organization, and activities of state and local governments in the United States.

POLT 2050 Contemporary American Politics (3)

Examines various issues and processes in American politics, with the subject matter varying from semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit if content differs.

POLT 2060 Politics and Gender (3)

Interdisciplinary examination of women in the public sphere. Draws on studies in history, political science, sociology, and psychology in order to understand more fully the role of women in politics and society.

POLT 2070 Politics of Race and Ethnicity (3)

Interdisciplinary examination of race relations and associated political issues. May be broadly focused on a variety of racial relations or on two or more historical contexts, or may adopt a more specific focus: e.g., black/white relations within the context of history and politics in the United States.

POLT 2100 Model U.N. (0-3)

Studies the structure, operations, and politics of the United Nations. Attention will focus on current U.N. issues, and students will be required to participate in classroom simulations. Students will attend the Collegiate Midwest Model U.N. and represent a country as U.N. delegates.

POLT 2250 Politics in the Industrialized World (3)

Examines the politics of those countries customarily considered part of the affluent north. Topics may include evolution of political party systems, the evolution of communist systems, environmental and peace movements, economic integration of countries, planning and market mechanisms, trade policies, ethnic conflicts, governmental influence in collective bargaining systems, the welfare state, and tax revolts. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 2400 Introduction to Law (3)

(Cross-listed with LEGL 2400) Overview of the history and functioning of the American legal system. Covers such topics as the substantive law of torts, contracts, and criminal procedure and terminology, the court system, and the nature of legal reasoning.

POLT 2500 Interdisciplinary Approach to Politics (3)

Integrates the contributions of other disciplines--history, psychology, sociology, economics, literature, media, philosophy--into the study of politics and the role politics plays in the nongovernmental arena. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 2550 The Politics of Development (3)

Focuses on how the majority of the world's people, those living in the poorest nations, are governed. Topics include colonialism and neocolonialism, tradition and modernity, dependency, and the nature of contemporary revolution in the Third World. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 2600 Research Methods and Approaches in Political Science (3)

Introduces the student to the research methods, models, and frameworks of contemporary political analysis. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

POLT 2610 Reading Course: Introductory (1-6)

Content and methodology are at an introductory level. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and filing of official form. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 3010 American Constitutional Law (3)

Studies central constitutional principles, with emphasis on constitutional formation, judicial power, federalism, legislative powers, and executive powers. Examines major Supreme Court cases. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in the department or permission of the instructor.

POLT 3020 Civil Liberties and the Law (3)

Focuses on the liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Examines First Amendment protections for speech, press, and religion. Explores the significant changes in approach to due process and equal protection of law. Emphasizes case law and political analysis of judicial decision making. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in the department or permission of the instructor.

POLT 3310 Conduct of Foreign Policy (3)

Examines the techniques and problems of foreign policy decision making in the contemporary nation-state system. Prerequisite: POLT 1050 or POLT 1060.

POLT 3320 American National Institutions (3)

Offers an in-depth study of one of the following topics: the presidency, Congress, political parties and elections, and judicial politics. The topic varies from semester to semester and may be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: POLT 1060 or permission of the instructor.

POLT 3330 Judicial Politics (3)

The central focus of this course is the American judicial system and the relationship between the judicial branch of government and its political environment. It may include an examination of the roles of judges, lawyers, and interest groups in the process of judicial policy making; the structure and function of the courts in the federal system; political jurisprudence, the politics of judicial selection, and judicial decision making and strategies. Prerequisite: POLT 1060 or POLT 2400.

POLT 3400 Comparative Politics (3)

Examines political institutions and issues in two or more political systems, or focuses in-depth on the politics of a country or geographic area. Prerequisite: POLT 1080, POLT 2250, POLT 2500, POLT 2550, or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 3550 Competitive Political Argumentation and Debate (3)

Prepares members of the debate team for participation in intercollegiate debate. Students research and debate topics selected by the College Educational Debate Association. Students are required to attend regional and national debate tournaments. Prerequisites: POLT 1550 and permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

POLT 3590 Theories of Human Rights (3)

Examines the historical development of theories of human rights and their relation to civil liberties, international law, social organization, and different conceptions of community, individualism, and the state. Also examines the most significant human rights documents in their historical context. May focus on specific cases and questions of current concern. Prerequisite: POLT 1070, PHIL 2300, or GNST 1600. Cross-listed with PHIL 3590.

POLT 3650 Internship (1-15)

Students are placed in private or public service organizations. Such experience is designed to augment a student's knowledge of political organization, policy formation, decision making, paralegal practices, and related areas. A total of 6 credit hours of internship may be used to satisfy departmental degree requirements, with a maximum of 3 credit hours counting as upper-level coursework. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of department chair; specific prerequisites will vary according to topic.

POLT 4000 Research Requirement (0)

Required of all political science majors in conjunction with a designated 3000-level or 4000-level course. Recognizes successful completion of the departmental research requirement.

POLT 4100 Advanced Studies in International Politics (3-4)

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in international politics or one of its subfields. Specific subject matter varies from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of political science (international or comparative focus) or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 4200 Advanced Studies in Political Theory (3-4)

Allows students to pursue in-depth study in political theory. Specific subject matter varies from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of political science, including a prior course in political theory, or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 4300 Advanced Studies in APOLT 4600 Political Science Seminar (3)merican Politics (3-4)

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in a variety of subfields of American politics. Specific topics vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of political science, including a prior course in American politics, or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 4350 Advanced Studies in Judicial Politics (3)

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in the subfield of judicial politics. Specific topics may vary from semester to semester. Requires students to complete a research paper in the area. May be repeated if content differs. Prerequisite: POLT 1060 or POLT 2400.

POLT 4400 Advanced Studies in Comparative Politics (3-4)

Allows students to do advanced-level work in comparative politics. Specific topics vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of political science, including a prior course in comparative politics, or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

Offered periodically when specific expertise is available. Topics of interest to students of contemporary politics are studied. Prerequisite: usually senior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit if con-tent differs.

POLT 4610 Reading Course: Advanced (1-6)

Prerequisites: permission of instructor and filing of official form. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

POLT 4620 Overview (0-1)

Designed to improve students' skills in analysis and oral communication within the disciplines of history and political science. Consists of a series of informal discussions with department faculty, culminating in a formal oral examination. Subject matter varies yearly. Prerequisites: senior standing and major in history, political science, or international relations.

POLT 4700 Senior Thesis (4)

Allows senior students to pursue significant independent research/ writing projects in political science (including legal studies). Prerequisites: senior standing and approval of department chair.