Course Descriptions: HISTORY

HIST 100 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (CAN HIST 2) (CAN HIST SEQ A = HIST 100 + 101)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course surveys the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean Region in the ancient, medieval and early modern eras. Topics include: the Mesopotamians, Ancient Egypt, the Hebrews, Greece, Rome, the development and spread of Christianity, Europe during the medieval, Renaissance and Reformation periods, and the Age of Exploration. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)

HIST 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (CAN HIST 4) (CAN HIST SEQ A = HIST 100 + 101)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Survey of the history of the Western world from the 1500s until today. Topics include the creation of modern nation states, the development of modern political philosophies and economic systems, wars, and major religious, artistic and intellectual movements. Provides a strong foundation for understanding contemporary global issues. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)

HIST 104 WORLD HISTORY I

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes world history from early civilizations to c1500. A broad thematic survey course, World History I is focused on the social, political, economic, technological, environmental, and cultural forces that shaped the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. An additional emphasis is placed upon both the uniqueness of, and interaction between civilizations. Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 106 WORLD HISTORY II

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes world history from c1500 to present times. A broad thematic survey course, World History II is focused on the social, political, economic, technological, environmental, and cultural forces that have shaped and continue to shape the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. An additional emphasis is placed upon both the uniqueness of, and interaction between civilizations. Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 201 U.S. HISTORY THROUGH 1877 (CAN HIST 8) (CAN HIST SEQ B = HIST 201 + 202)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A survey of U.S. History from pre-Columbian times to 1877. Topics covered include indigenous cultures, European exploration and colonization, the American Revolution and development of the Constitution, slavery, the creation of U.S. political, economic and social institutions, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Transfer: CSU: DUS-1 & DUS-2, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 202 U.S. HISTORY FROM 1877 TO THE PRESENT (CAN HIST 10) (CAN HIST SEQ B = HIST 201 + 202)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: U.S. History from 1877 until today. The Gilded Age, the Western Frontier, the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, the World Wars, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Sixties, Watergate, Presidents Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush, recent events. Examination of diverse communities and political, economic, intellectual, artistic and social trends. Transfer: CSU: DUS-1, DUS-2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 242 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes the experiences of African Americans in U.S. history. Subjects include: African societies, the slave trade, the evolution of a raced-based slave system in America, the evolution of African American culture, abolitionism, the Civil War and Reconstruction, segregation, the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, and current issues. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 243 AFRICAN HISTORY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Analyzes African history from earliest civilizations to present. A broad thematic course, African History is focused on social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural forces that shape the African continent. Emphasis is placed on the slave trade, colonialism, imperialism, nationalism, independence. The AIDS crisis, globalization, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and conflict are also discussed. Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 245 RACE, ETHNICITY AND IMMIGRATION IN THE U.S.

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Examines and analyzes the experiences of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups in U.S. history. Subjects include: Native Americans, European Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, multi-ethnic modern America, race and culture, race and identity, race and gender/class/sexual orientation, interaction between groups, and current issues. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 246 HISTORY OF LATINOS IN THE U.S.

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes the experiences of Latinos in U.S. history. Subjects covered include: the formation of Latino communities and identities in the U.S.; American foreign policy; the struggle for civil rights; Latino contributions to the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural development of the U.S.; immigration; and current issues. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 247 WOMEN IN U.S. HISTORY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes the experiences of women in U.S. History. Subjects covered include: women’s rights, feminism, and the struggle to achieve equality; women’s contributions to the social, political, economic, and cultural development of the U.S.; the impact of race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality on women’s identities; and current issues. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 422 MODERN LATIN AMERICA

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes the history of Latin America from independence to the present. Subjects covered include: the social, political, economic and cultural development of Latin America; the impact of globalization; race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual orientation in Latin America, and the relationship between the United States and Latin America. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

HIST 451 FAR EASTERN CIVILIZATION AND HERITAGE I

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A broad survey of the historical and cultural development of China and Japan from the beginning to the 13th century. Emphasis is on the philosophical and cultural development of these countries within the historical context and how, within their resilient traditions, these countries meet the challenge of their respective historical development. Attention is also given to how Asian-Americans in the United States adjust and identify with their cultural legacy. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)

HIST 452 FAR EASTERN CIVILIZATION AND HERITAGE II

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A continuation of a broad survey of the historical and cultural development of China and Japan from the 13th century to the present. Emphasis is on the cultural development during this period and how the respective countries deal with foreign intrusions and intended colonialism. Modernization, emergence of new political organizations, ideology, and nationalism in these countries and the ramifications on contemporary Asian-Americans are examined. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)

HIST 455 MIDDLE EASTERN HISTORY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Explores and analyzes the history of the Middle East beginning with ancient civilizations, a focus is placed on the period between 600 CE and the present. Subjects include: Golden Era of Islam, Ottoman Empire, Middle East since WWI, Arab nationalism, Zionism, Israel, regional differences, conflict, international geopolitics, oil, economics, religion, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, art, literature, and contemporary events. Transfer: CSU: C2 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

Updated: 6/15/10