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HISTORY 330PW
The Works Of Western Man
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In the period 1750-1987, the nations bordering the Atlantic Ocean, largely relying on their technological advances, became world powers. This course, relying on analysis of films plus required readings, will survey the energy sources employed, the tools developed, and the regimes of the workplace which led to this dominance. Grades will be assigned to three types of exercises: frequent quizzes, a mini-project in historical research and a book critique of a piece of fiction.
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Credits: 4 hours
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HISTORY 331P
America In The Machine Age
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The United States has experienced repeated waves of technological advancements. This course will largely focus on industrialization in the 19th century as well as consumer society of our own era. How Americans produced goods and what were the dynamics of the market place are two central themes. Required readings will be complemented by films and presentations from resource persons throughout Kansas City. A research project and three tests are required.
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Credits: 4 hours
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HISTORY 332P
The City: Past And Present
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This course treats the built environment, especially the urban infrastructure. Both systems and structures of the cityscape are examined from a historical perspective, with three metropolises (Rome, Paris, New York) and Kansas City serving as case studies. the technical areas include shelter, public buildings, transportation, water supply, power, waste management, communications, and the like. Projects are included. Offered: Every 2 years.
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Credits: 4 hours
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HISTORY 400Z
Special Studies
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Special Studies
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Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 470P
Ancient World: The Social History Of The Ancient World
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The optional four-credit-hour component (modified independent study) will concern the social aspects of these civilizations, i.e., their daily lives. Readings and audiovisual aids will be used to help the student who will be expected to choose one aspect of each civilization, such as women, slavery, merchants, education, medicine, etc., and write a five-page paper about that topic for each period, i.e., Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome.
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Credits: 4 hours
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HISTORY 471P
Ancient World: The Political Structure Of The Ancient World
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The four-hour lecture period on weeknights will emphasize the historical aspects of the ancient civilizations. The lectures will be chronologically organized to focus upon their evolution from their rise to their collapse.
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Credits: 4 hours
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HISTORY 472P
Ancient World: The Cul/Intellectual Dimension Of Ancient Civi
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The four weekend periods will provide the students with a general picture of these civilizations: society, religion, economics, and culture (w.f., arts, literature, philosophy, science, etc.). Guest lecturers, slides, films and video cassettes will be used to introduce the varied aspects of these ancient peoples.
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Credits: 4 hours
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