HISTORY

School of Arts and Social Sciences

HISTORY (HIST)

HIST-03A HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION, PART 1

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: HIST 170)
(CSU breadth area C2/D) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course provides a broad historical survey of humanity’s social, political, economic, and intellectual experiences for Western Civilization from prehistory to 1650. (01/18)

HIST-03B HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION, PART 2

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2/D) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course provides a broad historical survey of humanity’s social, political, economic, and intellectual experiences for Western Civilization from 1650 to the present (01/18)

HIST-04A WORLD HISTORY PART 1

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: HIST 150)
(CSU breadth area C2/D) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A

This course provides a broad historical survey of humanity’s social, political, economic, and intellectual experiences for all major world civilizations from pre-history through approximately 1650. (03/19)

HIST-04B WORLD HISTORY PART 2

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2/D) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A

This course provides a broad historical survey of humanity’s social, political, economic and intellectual experiences for all major world civilizations from the 17th century to the present. (03/19)

HIST-05 HISTORY OF EUROPE FROM 1901 TO THE PRESENT

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2/D) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

HIST-05 is a one-semester survey course on 20th century and early 21st century European history (1901 to the present). The political, economic, cultural, and social development of 20th century and recent European history will be covered. There will be emphasis on the traumatic changes brought about by political realignment, colonialism, war, revolution, and economic upheaval. (12/06)

HIST-07 HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area D) (IGETC area 4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course provides a broad historical survey of Southeast Asia from pre­historic times to the present. This course includes the study of traditional and modern Southeast Asia, cultural achievements, and contributions to both Eastern and Western civilizations. (01/18)

HIST-09A CHINA: INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN CIVILIZATION

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A; PHIL-10.

This course provides a broad historical survey of China, the Far East’s oldest civilization, from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on China’s cultural achievements and contributions to both Eastern and Western civilizations. (03/19)

HIST-09B JAPAN: INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN CIVILIZATION

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course provides a broad historical survey of Japan from pre­historic times to the present. The course includes the study of traditional and modern Japan, significant institutions, cultural achievements, and contributions to both Eastern and Western civilizations. (03/19)

HIST-10 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area D) (IGETC area 4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course provides a broad historical survey of the Middle East from the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the present. Topics of focus will include the impact of pre-Islamic civilization on the modern Middle East: the advent, progression, and influence of Islamic faith and culture in the Middle East; the global interplay between the Middle East and the larger world through various eras of Middle Eastern history; the religious, ethnic, social, economic, military, and political developments that shape the modern Middle East; examination contemporary issues facing the Middle East. (12/17)

HIST-17A UNITED STATES HISTORY AND UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: HIST 130)
(CSU breadth area C2/D/) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This is an extensive survey course of United States history from the period of exploration to the Reconstruction Period. The course covers the social, political, economic, and constitutional development of the nation. Course will emphasize the development of critical and historical thinking skills. (03/19)

HIST-17AH HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY AND UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: HIST 130)
(CSU breadth area C2/D/) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Honors Program.
Advisories: ENGL-01A; ENGL-13/13H or PHIL-13/13H.

This course covers the social, political, economic and constitutional development of the nation. There will be an emphasis on academic rigor, analytical research, writing, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. (03/19)

HIST-17B UNITED STATES HISTORY AND CALIFORNIA STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: HIST 140)
(CSU breadth area C2/D/) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course is a continuation of HIST-17A from the end of the Reconstruction Period in 1877 to the present. It examines national, state, and local history from the late 19th century to the present. The course covers the social, political, economic, and constitutional development of the nation. (03/19)

HIST-17BH HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY AND CALIFORNIA STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: HIST 140)
(CSU breadth area C2/D/) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Honors Program.
Advisories: ENGL-01A; ENGL-13/13H or PHIL-13/13H.

This course examines our national, state, and local history and government from the late 19th century to the present. There will be an emphasis on academic rigor, analytical research, writing, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. (5/12)

HIST-19 WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(IGETC area 4) (CSU breadth area C2/D)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course is a review of the history of women in America covering the period from 1600 to the present. The emphasis of the course is a multicultural and multi-class approach, examining the problems of women of various ethnicities, races and classes in America. The formation of gender roles is discussed along with an analysis of women’s political and economic status across the period. The course will analyze women’s struggle for equal rights, the impact of women’s participation in significant events in American history, and regional and cultural differences in the way women are treated in society. Emphasis will be on California local and state governments, their operations and how women have politically participated in California. (03/22

HIST-20 HISTORY OF ASIAN AMERICANS (ALSO: ETHN-20)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area D/F) (IGETC area 4/7)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course is an interdisciplinary study of Asian Americans from a historical, political, sociological, and aesthetic perspective. Social emphasis is placed on the contributions of Asian Americans scholars and activists by using an intersectional lens to explore the effects of colonialism, imperialism, white supremacy, and racism. This course offers pragmatic historical and political evaluations that aim to introduce students interested in Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, Gender Studies, and social movements. (05/21)

HIST-22 HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS (ALSO: ETHN-22)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area D) (IGETC area 4)
Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course is a social, cultural, political, and intellectual history of the African American experience in America. This survey course examines the African American experience through the dual lens of ethnic studies and historical perspectives—combining both to provide a deep range of views into the complex interaction of Black Americans in the American context. (11/22)

HIST-23 CHICANA/O AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE (ALSO: ETHN-23)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area D/F) (IGETC area 4/7)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This interdisciplinary course examines the social, political, and cultural roots of Chicana/os, tracing history from their Indigenous, African, and Spanish beginnings to the present. It analyzes race, ethnicity, and culture, in relation to Chicana/o communities and their social justice movements and struggles. The course provides a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions among Chicana/os through historical consideration of the creation and development of Ethnic Studies programs in the United States. Special emphasis is also placed on the contributions of Chicana/o scholars, artists, and activists by using an intersectional decolonial lens to explore the effects of (neo)colonialism, imperialism, white supremacy, Eurocentrism, and racism. (07/22)

HIST-29 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(IGETC area 3B/4) (CSU breadth area C2/D)
Advisory: ENGL-01A

This course is a survey of the early history of California through to the present, starting with the original peoples of California, the discovery and settlement of the area by the Spanish, the Mexican period, American conquest and occupation, and the gold rush. The course also examines topics including the economic, social, cultural, and political consequences of railroad expansion, and early twentieth-century urbanization. It also includes the impact of the Great Depression and World War II, water projects, protest and reform movements of the 1960’s, the rise of conservatism and recent political trends. (02/21)