PROGRAMS OF STUDY • COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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M assasoit Communit y College SUBJECT COURSE
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HISTORY continued HIST 102 History of Western Civilization II 3
Studies the development and problems of the Western world from early modern times. Emphasis is given to the development of nation states; the impact of wars, revolutions, and ideas; industrialization and modern science; and the development of political systems such as democracy and totalitarianism. Emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 103 United States History I 3
Traces the political, economic, social and cultural development of what became the United States from its beginnings to the end of the Civil War. Particular attention is paid to the nature of Puritanism, the complex background to the American Revolution, the creation of the Federal and State Constitutions and their implementation, the growth of sectionalism, westward expansion, the nature of slavery, and the breakdown of the American political system resulting in Civil War. Emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 104 United States History II 3
Traces the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States since the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on the discord of the Reconstruction Era; the rise of industrialization, urbanization, and immigration; the development of American foreign policy; American reform movements as seen in Populism, Progressivism, and the New Deal; the course of the Cold War; the Civil Rights Movement; the contemporary women’s movement; the influence of technology on American life; and recent developments. Emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 107 The Origins of Civilization 3
Focuses on the study of the origins and development of early civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Europe, and the Americas. The period from the domestication of plants and animals to the establishment of large states and empires is covered. Prerequisite: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 111 History of Massachusetts 3
The history of Massachusetts from its earliest settlements to the present is the focus of this course. Topics include the Commonwealth’s role in the struggle for independence and in the formation of a Federal Union, leadership in the abolitionist movement, the impact of industry and immigration in the late 19th century, and an overview of contemporary issues and problems. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 121 The American Presidency 3
The development of the office of the President from the tenure of George Washington to the present serves as the focus of this course. A major emphasis is placed on the period from the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt through the current presidency. Among topics to be considered are the way domestic problems (such as the economy) and international involvement have changed the Presidency and the emergence of new relationships between and among the President, the Congress, and the Courts. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 131 The United States since 1945 3
Surveys the political, economic, social, and cultural changes experienced by the United States from the end of the Second World War to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 133 The Civil War 3
Explores the state of affairs existing in the United States leading to the American Civil War. Focuses on the political, cultural, social, economic, military, leadership, and other issues that played a part in starting and conducting the Civil War; and address the causes of the war, how our nation addressed the struggle, and the conflict’s aftermath. Also emphasizes the operational contributions and the leadership styles of the key military leaders, along with the evolution of command and control, the experiences of the soldiers, and the civilian reaction to the war. Analysis of selected battles of the war are addressed as examples of the strategies and tactics involved. Emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.
HIST 211 History of Modern Ireland 3
Acquaint the student with the main currents of Irish history since 1800. It covers such topics as Ireland’s union with England, the impact of the Famine, and the movement of Irish Independence. Continuing political development in both Northern and Southern Ireland since 1923 is highlighted. The current conflict in Northern Ireland receives special attention. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval.