Course Offerings : History

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Open to students of any ESL/English level Placement in English 104 or higher Placement in English 108 or higher Placement in English 112 or equivalent Completion of English 112 or equivalent

 

History 100 – Western Tradition I (3) **** Prerequisite: English 106. The
emergence of European culture and the development of western society from the
neolithic era to the Enlightenment. Emphasis on the political, economic, social,
religious, and intellectual events that had an impact on the maturation of European
traditional culture. (CAN HIST 2) UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC area 4

History 101 – Western Tradition II (3) **** Prerequisite: English 106.
Emergence of modern European culture and the development of western society
from the Age of Absolutism to the present. Emphasis on political, economic,
social, religious, and intellectual events that had greatest impact on the
maturation of modern Europe. UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC area 4

History 120 – History of the United States I (3) *** Prerequisite: English 106.
Survey of the political and social history of the United States from colonial times
to 1865. Special emphasis on the constitutional development of the nation and on
the development of American national characteristics. (CAN HIST 8);
UC/IND/CSU area D6, F; IGETC area 4

History 121 – History of the United States II (3) *** Prerequisite: English 106
or equivalent. Survey of the political, social, and institutional changes in the
history of the United States since the Civil War. Emphasis on economic growth
and the international role of the United States. (CAN HIST 10) UC/IND/CSU
area D6, F; IGETC area 4

History 125 – History of the United States since 1945 (3) *** Prerequisite:
English 106 or equivalent. Survey course which examines and analyzes the
development of the United States from 1945 to the present. Attention is given to
the political, social, intellectual, cultural and economic changes in American
society. UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC area 4

History 130 – California History and Government (3) **** Prerequisite:
English 106. An historical survey of state history and an appraisal of California’s
political organizations, government structure and programs. (Same as Political
Science 130) UC/IND/CSU area D8; IGETC area 4

History 135 – Perspectives on Global Development (3) **** This course
provides a comparative, multidisciplinary overview of concepts, methods, and
theories of development and underdevelopment. Persisting disparities in wealth,
power, and access to quality-of-life amenities such as education, health care, land,
housing, and employment are analyzed, both within and between societies.
(same as ECO135/ID 135) UC/IND/CSU area D7;

History 200 – Twentieth Century Europe (3) **** A study of the political,
social, economic, and intellectual trends in Europe from 1900 to the present.
Emphasis on ideologies, political systems and social transformations during the
Imperial Age, the Russian Revolution, the two World Wars, and the era of superpower confrontation. UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC area 4

History 201 – History of England (3) **** A political and social history from
the Tudor period to modern times. Development of parliamentary democracy,
impact of the industrial revolution, expansion and decline of the empire, and
creation of the modern welfare state. UC/IND/CSU area D6

History 210H – Western Heritage, Honors (3) **** Prerequisite: member of
the PTK Honors Program or consent of instructor. A critical survey of Western
culture from the 17th century to the present based on analysis of primary sources,
literature and film documentaries. Emphasis on social structures, political
ideologies, economic systems, revolutionary movements, imperialism and
modern warfare. UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC area 4

History 220 – The United States in the Twentieth Century (3) ****
Prerequisite: English 106. An historical survey of the major movements and
events of the twentieth century to provide insight into those forces primarily
responsible for shaping the present United States. UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC
area 4

History 220H – The United States in the Twentieth Century – Honors (3) ****
Prerequisite: member of the PTK Honors Program or consent of instructor. An
historical survey of the major movements and events of the twentieth century to
provide insight into those forces primarily responsible for shaping the present
United States. UC/IND/CSU area D6; IGETC area 4

History 270 – Ethnic History of the United States (3) **** This course surveys
the history and current conditions of a range of ethnic groups in the United States,
examining the distinctive features and contributions of different ethnic groups
and cultures, as well as the range of variations in relations between ethnic groups
and in their particular perspective on the institutions of the wider society. The
history of issues interconnecting race, class, and politics are addressed to provide
greater context for understanding various current issues in ethnic relations.
UC/IND/CSU area D3, D6; IGETC area 4

History 271 – Introduction to Asian American Studies (3) *** Examines and
compares the diverse experiences of Asian American groups since the midnineteenth
century. Topics include: immigration; community and political
identity; gender and family life; interethnic conflict; and anti-Asian violence.
UC/IND/CSU areas D3, D6; IGETC area 4

History 275 – History of Women in the United States (3) *** A survey of the
expanding roles of women in American society since colonial times. Examination
of the values, expectations and contributions of women from various social
classes and ethnic groups. UC/IND/CSU area D4, D6; IGETC area 4

** History 290 – Selected Topics (1-3).
** History 291 – Internship (1-4).
** History 295 – Independent Study (1-3).
** History 296 – Field Practicum (1-4).