3 cr. hrs. Topics include impact of industrialism, development of America as a world power, increased role of federal government, and present state of American society. 3 cr. hrs. Covers historical highlights in Nassau and Suffolk in general and examines local townships and their contributions. Also provides background for present and prospective teachers who wish to prepare themselves for state education department's directive that elementary schools teach local history.
Content varies from year to year.
Stresses global integration and the need to understand the unique beliefs and contributions of the many different human communities that have given shape to our present-day world civilization. Special emphasis on contemporary problems of the Far East. 3 cr. hrs. Its purpose is to examine motives behind the conflict from both American and Vietnamese perspectives, analyze successes and failures of all major parties in the war, and study the war's impact on American politics and society and on America's world role. Students encouraged to draw their own conclusions about the war and lessons of Vietnam for today.