HISTORY
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World History to 1500Description: A survey of the historical development of global societies, major social, political, and economic ideas and institutions from their origins until the 16th century. Principal areas to be covered are: African civilizations of the Nile and sub-Saharan areas, Mesopotamian civilizations, Greek and Roman Civilizations, Medieval and Reformation Europe, the Indus River, China and Japan. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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World History Since 1500Description: A survey of the evolution of modern world history from the 16th century emergence of new global political, economic, social, and intellectual patterns, through the era of industrialization and imperialism, to the world wars of the 20th century and the present. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors World History Since 1500 IIDescription: A Honors Program survey of the evolution of modern world history from the 16th century emergence of new global political, economic, social, and intellectual patterns, through the era of industrialization and imperialism, to the world wars of the 20th century and the present. The honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students by limited class size, seminar format, student generated and led discussions and projects, the application of higher level thinking, reading, and writing skills - analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Students may not receive credit for both HIS-2 and HIS-2H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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United States History to 1877Description: Political, social, and economic development of the United States from precolonial background and colonial foundations to 1877; the evolution of American thought and institutions; principles of national, state, and local government. Students may not receive credit for both HIS-6 and and HIS-6H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors United States History to 1877Description: Political, social, and economic development of the United States from precolonial background and colonial foundations to 1877; the evolution of American thought and institutions; principles of national, state, and local government. This honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size, seminar format, focus on primary texts, and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both HIS-6 and and HIS-6H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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United States History From 1865Description: Political, social and economic development of the United States from 1865 to the present; the evolution of American thought and institution; principles of national, state, and local government. Students may not receive credit for both HIS-7 and HIS-7H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors United States History From 1865Description: Political, social and economic development of the United States from 1865 to the present; the evolution of American thought and institution; principles of national, state, and local government. This honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size, seminar format, focus on primary texts, and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both HIS-7 and HIS-7H 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Military History of the United States To 1900Description: An examination of the evolution of American military and naval practices and institutions as they have developed through the major wars involving the United States up to 1900. Includes discussions of leadership, technology and service. 54 hours lecture.(Same as MIL-1) (Letter grade only)
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Military History of the United States Since 1900Description: An examination of the evolution of American military and naval practices and institutions as they have developed through major wars of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Includes discussions of leadership, technology and service. 54 hours lecture. (Same as MIL-2) (Letter grade only)
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African American History IDescription: A survey of the experience of Americans of African descent in America from the 1600s to 1865. The course begins with the history of African civilizations on the coast of West Africa, moves through the rise of slavery in the Americas, the origins and developments of American ideas about race, and the formation of African American culture(s) and identities. It then culminates with emancipation at the end of the Civil War. Although the history of African Americans is one of struggle and almost constant adversity, it is also one of strength and perseverance. In spite of the challenges, African Americans lived, loved, formed enduring communities, and created a unique culture. Since their involuntary arrival on the shores of North America during the early seventeenth century, Africans and their descendants confronted adversity by means of individual and collective action in numerous ways. The course explores these dimensions of the African American experience, and in so doing, highlights the multifaceted ways African Americans have made their own history while simultaneously shaping and contributing to the history of the United States. 54 hours lecture. (Same is ETS-14) (Letter grade only)
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African American History IIDescription: A study of the economic, political, social and cultural history and traditions of African Americans since Reconstruction. An examination of African American struggle for identity and status since the late 19th century, including: concepts of integration, segregation, accommodation, nationalism, separatism, Pan Africanism; social forces of Jim Crow, Great Migration, Harlem Renaissance, legislative and political action, Civil Rights Revolution, and concerns of post civil rights era. This course will examine the meaning of "freedom" and "equality" and their impact on the larger discussion of "race" and "racism" in the United States. 54 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-15) (Letter grade only)
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Modern Russian HistoryDescription: The basic social and political development of Russia, with emphasis on the origins of the Bolshevik Revolution and the continuity of Russian civilization. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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History of MexicoDescription: A general survey of the history of Mexico from its pre-conquest origins, Spanish Conquest and colonial society, independence and political evolution, foreign intervention and modernization, Revolution and reforms, and continued development to the present. The class examines political, economic, cultural, and social transformations of the country with attention to local and regional experiences. It also looks at Mexico's relationship to the rest of the world, particularly the United States, and how these relationships impact the nation politically, economically, culturally, and socially. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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History of CaliforniaDescription: A survey of the history of California from the pre-Columbian period to the present, with emphasis on the period since statehood in 1850. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Native American History to 1871 Contact PeriodDescription: A study of the European/Native American contact period from 1492 to 1871 as presented from the American Indian's point of reference. 54 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-28) (Letter grade only)
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Native American History II: Contemporary SocietyDescription: A study of federal Indian policy and economic development on Indian reservations as it has developed since 1871. Cultural conflicts, recent movements, and the struggle for and use of land will be examined from an American Indian's point of reference. 54 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-29) (Letter grade only)
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Introduction to Chicana/O/X StudiesDescription: Introduction to the study of the Chicana/o/x people, including their history, identity, and culture. Key moments in the history of the Chicana/o/x population are highlighted from the pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial periods to the present. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the complexity and diversity of the culture and identity of the Chicana/o/x people, with focus on race and ethnicity, class, citizenship, gender, sexuality, and region. 54 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-2) (Letter grade only)
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History of Early Latin AmericaDescription: A survey of Early Latin American history from the pre-Colombian period to the early nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed on the indigenous past, conquest, Catholic Church, race and social relations, economic and political structures, and the dissolution of colonial rule. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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History of Modern Latin AmericaDescription: A survey of Latin American history from the early nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, and economic transformations of these nations, and the impact of such transformation on the everyday lives of its diverse peoples. We will also explore US-Latin American relationship from the Monroe Doctrine, the Age of Empire, the Cold War, NAFTA, to 21st century issues such as neoliberalism (globalization). 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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History of Women in the United StatesDescription: A study of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of women in the United States of America. An intersectional examination of women's diverse lives, identities, and status since the pre-colonial era, including: Native American women, British colonization, slavery, race, nationalism, the cult of domesticity, sexuality, gender identity, women's rights, women's suffrage, abolition, waves of feminism, women of color feminisms, legislative and political action, coalition building, Civil Rights Revolution, and concerns of the post-Civil Rights era. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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History of BritainDescription: A historical survey of developments of the major social, political, and economic ideas and institutions of the England and the British isles from the Roman occupation, the Anglo-Saxons and the Norman Invasions, the Tudor and Stuart reigns, the age of Enlightenment, the British Empire and modern Britain. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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History of East AsiaDescription: A survey of the development of East Asian Civilizations in China, Japan, and Korea from prehistory to the present, including cultural foundations, the development of an East Asian cultural sphere, East Asia's participation in global economies, the era of Western domination, the Pacific War, and the era of decolonization. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade only)
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Asian American HistoryDescription: A survey of Asian immigration to the United States and Asian American history from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon major historical moments such as the California Gold Rush, Asian Exclusion, World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Movement to help underscore the development of Asian American communities and populations here in the United States. 54 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-44) (Letter grade only)
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