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24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700 150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171
36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400
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History
| HIS 101 |
United States History I |
| This survey course traces the history of American
development from pre-Columbian exploration and the
Colonial era through the Civil War. Emphasis is given
to the main lines of American development from the
coming of the pre-Columbian explorers to the end of
the Civil War. Special emphasis is given to
constitutional developments in this period including
the evolution of the British colonial charters, state
constitutions, and the federal constitution. Placement
at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| HIS 102 |
United States History II |
| This course traces developments since the end
of the
Civil War with emphasis on reconstruction, the
industrialization of America and her emergence as a
world power, the two World Wars, and America's role
since World War II. Placement at ENG 101 level
strongly advised. 3 credits |
| HIS 107 |
Colonial America |
| Course follows the history of America from founding
of
the country through the American Revolution. It
includes social, political, and economic history, and
historical geography as it relates to the significance of
the American colonies in the Western Hemisphere. 3 credits |
| HIS 111 |
History of Western Civilization I |
| This survey course emphasizes a knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of Western
Civilization and culture through the end of the Middle
Ages. The genesis of Western civilization is examined in
the light of historical and scientific evidence so that
students can see where it came from, why it is in its
present state, where it might be going in the future.
Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| HIS 112 |
History of Western Civilization II |
| This survey course emphasizes a knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of Western
Civilization from the Renaissance to the present.
Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| HIS 201 |
History of the Middle East |
| An exploration of the history of the Middle
East from
the 7th century AD to the present. Examination of the
social and political histories of 19 states and three
major religions of this area. Placement at ENG 101
level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| HIS 221 |
Late Imperial China |
| A survey of the history of modern China from
the time
of the Opium War (1839-1842), the result of which
intensified the Western influence in China, through the
Chinese revolution of 1911 which brought to an end
the last of China's imperial dynasties, the Ch'ing
(Manchu). The emphasis in the course will be on
tracing the Western influence in China during this time
and to examine what the Chinese response to it was.
Audio-visual materials will be utilized extensively. 3 credits |
| HIS 222 |
China in the 20th Century |
| A survey of the history of modern China from
the time
of the Chinese Revolution of 1911 which brought to an
end the last of China's imperial dynasties, the Ch'ing
(Manchu) to present day. The emphasis in this course
will be on tracing the Western influence in China
during this time and to examine what the Chinese
response to it was. Audio-visual materials will be
utilized extensively. 3 credits |
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