HIST- History

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Courses

HIST& 126: World Civilizations I

Credits 5
EDP, GS, H, SS- This history course examines the social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic achievements of civilizations from the emergence of complex societies through the end of the ancient world (circa 500 C.E.). Students will obtain a global perspective by studying different cultures, worldviews and social institutions, as well as systems of thought and belief as they evolved through this historical period. Students will critically examine primary source material, such as written texts, artistic productions, and archeological evidence as a complement to information gleaned from secondary sources. Courses in the World Civilizations series, HIST&126, HIST&127, and HIST&128 may be taken independently and in any order.

HIST& 127: World Civilizations II

Credits 5
EDP, GS, H, SS- This history course examines the social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic achievements of post-classical, medieval, and early modern world civilizations from about 500 C.E. to about 1750 C.E. Students will obtain a global perspective by studying different cultures, worldviews and social institutions, as well as great systems of thought which laid the foundations of the modern world. The increasingly global interaction of cultures in both enriching and exploitative ways will also be emphasized. Students will critically examine primary source material, such as written texts, artistic productions, and archeological evidence as a complement to information gleaned from secondary sources. Courses in the World Civilizations series, (126, 127, and 128) may be taken independently and in any order.

HIST& 128: World Civilizations III

Credits 5
EDP, GS, H, SS- Using a world systems approach, this history course studies the social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic achievements of civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific, and Europe from 1750 to the present. The course focuses on the development of modern world political, social, and economic systems and ideologies, war and revolution, colonalization and decolonalization, and the rise and fall of superpowers, and how these changes have impacted culture, art, and literature as well as individual lives. Students will acquire a global perspective through transnational exploration of human values, cultures, and institutions. The global interaction of cultures in both positive and enriching, and conversely, negative and exploitative ways will also be emphasized. Students will critically examine primary source material, such as written texts, artistic productions and other evidence as a complement to informative gleaned from secondary sources. Courses in the World Civilizations series, HIST&126, HIST&127 and HIST&128 may be taken independently and in any order.

HIST& 146: United States History I

Credits 5

EDP,GS,H,SS- This course examines the creation and evolution of the United States beginning with pre-contact Indigenous Peoples of North America and continuing through the early years of the 19th century.  The course focuses on key figures, events and eras and explores within a global context the important themes and issues relevant to the nation’s historical development, including Indigenous Peoples, colonization, slavery, the revolutionary era, establishment of the Constitution, and the early years of the republic.  Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations.  The diverse history of the nation will be emphasized by examining individual cultures, their interactions, and the challenges faced by multicultural America.  Courses in the U. S. History series, HIST&146, HIST&147, and HIST&148 may be taken independently and in any order.

HIST& 147: United States History II

Credits 5
EDP,GS,H,SS- This course examines the history of the United States from the early years of the republic through the Nineteenth Century. It focuses on key figures, events and eras, and explores within a global context the important themes and issues relevant to the nation¿s historical development, including the early years of the republic, revolutionary changes in transportation and the economy, Manifest Destiny, and westward expansion/conquest and indigenous nations, slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the rise of industry and labor, and Imperialism. Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations. The diverse history of the nation will be emphasized by examining individual cultures, their interactions, and the challenges faced by multicultural America. Courses in the U. S. History series, HIST&146, HIST&147, and HIST&148 may be taken independently and in any order.

HIST& 148: United States History III

Credits 5

EDP,GS,H,SS- This course examines the history of the United States during the 20th century. The course focuses on key figures, events and eras, and explores within a global context the important themes and issues relevant to the nation's historical development, including the Progressive era, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War, and beyond. Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations. The diverse history of the nation will be emphasized by examining individual cultures, their interactions, and the challenges faced by multicultural America. Courses in the U. S. History series, HIST&146, HIST&147, and HIST&148 may be taken independently and in any order.

HIST& 214: Pacific Northwest History

Credits 5
EDP, GS, H, SS- This history course examines the evolution and development of the Pacific Northwest region beginning with Native American societies and settlements. Major themes include cultures meeting and in conflict, exploration and settlement, American expansion, economic exploitation, radical labor movements, role in the World Wars, and contemporary issues in a changing global economy and multi-cultural society.

HIST 150: Cultural Diversity & Challenges in United States History

Credits 5
EDP, GS, H, IL, SS- This course examines the multicultural history of the United States from pre-European contact with North America to the present. It focuses on the contributions and experiences of various peoples, as they interact with the historical manifestations of power and privilege and the nation¿s historical development, including Slavery, Native American displacement, the Mexican America war, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, the Progressive era, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War, and current conflicts and debates such as race, immigration, and identity politics. Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations as they examine the history of diversity in the United States and the creation of a pluralistic society. The diverse history of the nation will be emphasized by examining individual cultures, their interactions, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the U.S. This course may include a community-based learning project. Prerequisite(s): None.

HIST 262: United States Foreign Relations in the 20th Century

Credits 5
GS, H, SS- Examines the global dimensions of United States history in the 20th Century. The course focuses on key figures, events and eras, and explores important themes and issues relevant to the nation's foreign relations including the rise to global power, the nation's participation in two world wars, the Cold War, the war in Vietnam, various global interventions, and terrorism. Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations.

HIST 268: Modern Latin American History

Credits 5
GS, H, SS- This course surveys the modern history of Latin America from the nineteenth century to the present by focusing on interrelated phenomena such as the development of democracy in most nations and American economic influence in the region. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the formation of Latin American countries, national revolutions, dictatorships, military in politics, formation of class and race, labor movements, immigration, liberation theology, wars in Central America, human rights, environmental consciousness, and the current debt crisis.