| HIST-11 History of Women in America: Pre-Contact to 1877 |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An in-depth historical study of the social, cultural, political, and economic developments in North America from the perspective of women, from the period just prior to European contact through the end of Reconstruction. Special emphasis is placed upon the varying ways in which women of diverse classes, races, and ethnicities have both contributed to and been affected by the larger historical patterns in U.S. history. The course will introduce students to the nature of historical interpretation, enable students to interpret sources written during the historical time periods investigated in the class, and familiarize students with gender-related issues in the American past. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| HIST-12 History of Women in America: 1877- Present |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An in-depth historical study of the social, cultural, political, and economic developments in the United States from the perspective of women, from Reconstruction to the present. Special emphasis is placed upon the varying ways in which women of diverse classes, races, and ethnicities have both contributed to and been affected by the larger historical patterns in U.S. history. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| HIST-18 History of California |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| A survey of economic, social, political, and cultural developments in California from the precolonial period to the present which emphasizes California as a cultural crossroads. The course examines the contributions of and interactions among Native American, European, Latino, and Asian peoples. There is a focus on the ways in which social relations and political power are shaped by race, class, gender and ethnicity. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-1A eligible |
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| HIST-20 World History: Prehistory to 1500 AD |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An overview of the world from prehistory to 1500 AD. The culture, politics, society, religions, and economic development of civilizations throughout the world are examined. Particular attention is paid to long-term trends and the periodic crises that reshaped the links between cultures and within civilizations. A detailed research paper into a particular country or region is required. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| HIST-21 World History: 1500 AD-Present |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An overview of world history from 1500 to the present. The culture, politics, society, religions, and economic development of civilizations throughout the world are examined. Particular attention is paid to the effects of colonialism and nationalism on the world stage and the periodic crises that reshaped the links between cultures and within civilizations. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| HIST-4 Western Civilization to 1600 AD |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An exploration of the evolution of civilization in the greater Mediterranean region from the development of agriculture in ancient Mesopotamia through the Protestant Reformation in Europe and the height of the Ottoman Empire. Students will examine the multicultural roots of basic institutions, practices, and ideas of Western civilization, such as monotheism, the scientific method, capitalism, and colonialism. Special attention will be paid to changing configurations of political, social, economic, and ideological power, and the region’s developing ties to the Atlantic world. The course will also introduce students to the nature of historical interpretation and the use of primary documents from a wide variety of sources. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 or ENGL-1A eligible |
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| HIST-5 Western Civilization: 1600 AD - Present |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An introduction to the development of the “West” from the crises of the 17th century to the present. A central theme will be how a weak and fragmented western Europe became a major influence in the world, strongly identified with modernity, technology, and expanding economic, political, cultural, and social systems. Students will investigate the increasing power of the nation-state and systems of empire, and the ways in which ideas of race, class, and gender played a part in this evolution. Special attention will be paid to the evolution of ideologies, such as capitalism, imperialism, communism, and globalization. The course will also introduce students to the nature of historical interpretation and the use of primary documents from a wide variety of sources. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 or ENGL-1A eligible |
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| HIST-6 The Vietnam War Era |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An examination of the history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam and the fractured U.S. homefront during the period of U.S. involvement overseas. The class will provide an in-depth analysis of the years of deepest U.S. involvement in the War, 1954-1975, and also emphasize the social, cultural, and political movements that emerged in the United States at that time. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| HIST-7 History of Modern Asia |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| A survey of the cultural, social, and political evolution of Asia from the 18th century to the present. This course explores how China, India, and Japan came into contact with and were subordinated to the interests of powerful Western nation-states. It examines the transformation of these societies as they overcame or adapted to Western hegemony, colonialism, and the rise of nationalism. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| HIST-8 US History Through Reconstruction |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An exploration of the history of the United States from the original inhabitants of the North American continent to the end of the Reconstruction period after the American Civil War. Of special importance is how the social, political, diplomatic, cultural, gender, ethnic, economic relations, and institutions changed over time. The course will also introduce students to the nature of historical interpretation and how to interpret sources written during the historical time periods investigated in the class. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 or ENGL-1A eligible |
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| HIST-9 US History Reconstruction to the Present |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An exploration in the history of the United States from the Reconstruction period after the Civil War to the present. Of special importance is how the social, cultural, political, diplomatic, ethnic, and economic relations and institutions changed over time. The course will also introduce students to the nature of historical interpretation and how to interpret sources written during the historical time periods investigated in the class. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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