HIS111. Survey of Civilization I. 3 hours. F.
A survey of world history from the fourth millennium B.C. into the 16th century. Particular attention is paid to change over time, connections and cultural exchanges between different peoples, and to comparisons between different civilizations.
HIS112. Survey of Civilization II. 3 hours. SP.
A continuation of HIS 111. This course surveys world history from the 16th century to the present and examines the relationships between nationalism, industrialization, imperialism, political ideologies, and globalization.
HIS221. American History I. 3 hours. F. SP. SU.
A survey of United States history from pre-Columbian times to 1877. This course is a survey of the major events including colonization, American Revolution, national expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
HIS222. American History II. 3 hours. F. SP.
A continuation of HIS 221. This course is a survey of major developments including expansion, industrialization, reform, foreign policy, politics, and cultural changes.
HIS328. Modern Latin American History. 3 hours. F.
A survey of Latin American history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Particular attention will be given to social movements, political instability, and struggles over cultural hegemony.
HIS337. Research and Writing of History I. (W) 3 hours. F.
An introduction to the historians' craft, including a survey of historiography and of careers for majors. This course introduces students to research in primary and secondary sources and to the process of framing a historical argument, producing written work that demonstrates critical thinking, and submitting that work to peer review. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisites: HIS 111 and 112 Survey of Civilization I and II; or HIS 221 and 222 American History I and II; or permission from the instructor.
HIS338. Research and Writing of History II. (W) 3 hours. SP.
Guides students through the process of researching and writing a major research paper. This course emphasizes the writing of clear historical prose, which includes multiple drafts and peer reviews, and presenting one's research findings in a public forum. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: HIS 337 Research and Writing of History I.
HIS397. History Internship. 3 hours.
HIS415. Twentieth Century World. 3 hours. SP.
A study of the world in the 20th century. This course examines international relations in an age of increasing globalization.
HIS440. History Capstone. 1 hour. F. SP.
A synthesis of the study of history. Students will complete a research project and written analysis under the direction of the history professors.
POL231. American Government. 3 hours. F. SP.
An introduction to American government. This course will examine the government of the United States, with discussion of the founding principles of the American republic, federalism, the powers of the three branches of federal government and the protections guaranteed by the Constitution. Attention will also be given to state governments in general and Tennessee government in particular.
POL232. American Politics. 3 hours. SP.
An introduction to American politics and public policy. This course will examine the actors and dynamics of American politics - voters, parties, interest groups, campaigns, and elections - and policymaking in the United States, including an overview of major public policy issues in the 21st century.
POL251. Fundamentals of Political Geography. 3 hours. F.
An introduction to political geography. This course will explore how geography shapes our politics and how politics, in turn, shapes and has shaped the geography of the globe. Major topics include the origin, location, and evolution of states, the defining and drawing of political boundaries, territorial conflicts and disputes, the impact of boundaries on personal and cultural identity, centripetal and centrifugal forces that encourage the success or failure of political units, effects of colonialism, and geopolitics.
POL293. Law and the American Legal System. 3 hours. SP.
An introduction to law and the American legal system. The functions, structures, and processes of the American legal system, legal concepts and terminology, basic procedural rules, and broad substantive areas of law will be examined. Students will also be introduced to legal reasoning, writing, and research.
POL311. State and Local Governments. 3 hours.
An introduction to the institutions, politics, and policies of state and local governments in the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on Tennessee government and politics.
POL320. Diversity in America. 3 hours. F. SP.
An examination of the social and cultural differences that are present in the American population. This course will examine cultures and subgroups in the American community in a historical, legal, and social context. This course contains a significant writing component. Same as HIS/HUM 320.
POL335. International Relations. 3 hours. SP.
A survey of the major issues and trends in international relations. This course will examine theories of global politics, institutions of global governance, and the important actors in international relations, including the nation-state, international organizations, and transnational movements.
POL337. Comparative Governments. 3 hours. SP.
An introduction to the comparative study of world governments. The course will survey the concepts, theories, and methods that characterize the study of comparative politics and examine the various government systems, institutions, political processes, and behaviors.
POL339. Congress and the Legislative Process. 3 hours. SP.
A study of the legislative branch of government. This course will examine the role, powers, and processes of the American Congress and the interaction of legislators with voters, political parties, interest groups, and the other branches of government in public policy making.
POL341. American Presidency. 3 hours. SP.
A study of the Office of President of the United States. This course will examine the role, powers, and politics of the presidency, with attention to its development from 1787 to the present.
POL349. American Public Policy. 3 hours.
A consideration of the actors and institutions involved in formulating and executing public policy in America.
POL385. Fundamentals of Criminal Law. 3 hours. SP.
An examination of the nature, scope, and purpose of criminal law. This course will examine legal vocabulary, criminal liability, classifications of crimes, elements of crimes, and criminal defenses. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisite: CJU 210 Introduction to Criminal Justice System or permission from the instructor.
POL389. American Civil Liberties. 3 hours. F.
A case study in American civil liberties. This course will examine the personal and political liberties guaranteed under the United States Constitution.
POL412. Western Political Thought. (W) 3 hours. F.
A study of western political thought. This course examines writings on politics and political economy from the Ancient Greeks to the 21st Century. This course contains a significant writing component.
POL435. Constitutional Law. (W) 3 hours. F.
A case study in American constitutional law. This course will examine the constitutional basis of and limitations on governmental power and the role of the U.S. Supreme Court. This course contains a significant writing component.
