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History Course Descriptions

NOTE: Check with the Counseling Office to determine which History courses meet the American Institutions Requirement.

1 Introduction to Western Civilization I (3) UC:CSU (CAN HIST 2)
This course provides a broad historical study of the main cultural, economic and political trends and events, from the rise of civilization in the Near East to the Age of Absolutism.

2 Introduction to Western Civilization II (3) UC:CSU (CAN HIST 4)
This course surveys Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present.  Major topics include the political, economic, and social organization of Europe, with particular emphasis upon the rise of the nation state and industrialization. Europe's expanding global influence in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries will also be examined.

5 History of the Americas I (3) UC:CSU
This course presents the major socio-cultural and economic developments that accompanied the discovery and colonization of the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era through the period of U.S. and Latin American independence.

6 History of the Americas II (3) UC:CSU
This course surveys the history of the Americas, from the Latin American wars of independence to the present, stressing Latin America development, inter-American relations and constitutional patterns.

11 Political and Social History of the United States I (3) UC:CSU (CAN HIST 8)
This course surveys the political, social, economic and constitutional history of the United States, from the colonial settlements through the Civil War and reconstruction.
NOTE: UC Transfer Credit Limit - one course from History 11, 14, 41, and 43 and one course from History 12, 13, 42, and 44 will be accepted for UC credit.

12 Political and Social History of the United States II (3) UC:CSU (CAN HIST 10)
This course presents the major socio-cultural, political and economic developments during the course of the history of the United States, from the Reconstruction period through the present day.
NOTE: A maximum of one course from History 12, 13, 42, and 44 will be accepted for UC credit.

27 History of Africa (3) UC:CSU
This is an introductory course in African history. It summarizes and highlights the main events, both internal and external, which have shaped the particular course of African history. The course will cover the origins of humanity and the progression from simple to complex societies from the colonial era to the present day, touching on all of the main political, economic, and socio-cultural developments that may be of interest to Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora.

29 Asian Civilization: The Middle East (3) UC:CSU
An introductory survey of the modern Middle East emphasizing Islamic culture and its political and socio-cultural development. The course deals with the life and teachings of Mohammed, development of the Islamic world, and the relationship between the Islamic world and the rest.

40 American History in Film (3) UC:CSU
This course will survey the development of American films, and explore the way in which American history has been both accurately and falsely presented for popular consumption.

41 The African-American in the History of the United States I (3) UC:CSU
(Same as African-American Studies 4)
This course provides a survey of U.S. history from the early Colonial period through the Civil War, with special emphasis on the contributions of African-Americans. It provides a background in the political, economic, and social development of the United States for students majoring in the Social Sciences, and for those who want to gain a better understanding of the African-American in American society.
NOTE: UC Transfer Credit Limit - one course from History 11, 14, 41, and 43 and one course from History 12, 13, 42, and 44 will be accepted for UC credit.

42 The African-American in the History of the United States II (3) UC:CSU
(Same as African-American Studies 5)
In a survey of U.S. history from the end of the Civil War to the present time, this course provides information about the African-Americans' part in the social, economic, and political development of American society and culture. Also included is a continued survey of the United States Constitution.
NOTE: Maximum UC credit allowed is one course from History 12, 13, 42, and 44.

43 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States I (3) UC:CSU
This course presents the major socio-cultural, political and economic developments during the course of the early history of the United States, from the pre-Columbian era through the period of Reconstruction, with special emphasis on the contributions of Mexican-Americans and the history of the Southwest. Included is a survey of the United States Constitution.
NOTE: Maximum UC credit allowed is one course from History 11, 14, 41, and 43.

44 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States II (3) UC:CSU
The course will introduce students to the background of the political, social, economic and cultural development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present, with particular emphasis on the contributions of the Mexican-American to the development of the modern United States. There will also be discussion of key events in the history and development of Mexico, when appropriate. Also included is a continued survey of the United States Constitution.

52 The Role of Women in the History of the United States (3) UC:CSU
This course will survey women's contributions to the economic, cultural and socio-political development of the United States between the Civil War and the present. The roles of women of African, Asian, European, and Hispanic descent will be emphasized.

 

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