History (HIST)

HIST 1  History of the United States

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of the United States from the colonial period to the present.

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HIST 3  World History: Prehistoric to Early Modern

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 150)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Human societies from their origins to the Early Modern period from a global and comparative perspective including social, political, religious, economic, and cultural institutions and changes.

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HIST 3H  World History: Prehistoric to Early Modern - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 150)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Human societies from their origins to the Early Modern period from a global and comparative perspective including social, political, religious, economic, and cultural institutions and changes. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 3 and HIST 3H.

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HIST 4  World History: Early Modern to the Present

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 160)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Social, political, economic, and cultural changes during the modern period from a global and comparative perspective.

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HIST 4H  World History: Early Modern to the Present - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 160)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Social, political, economic, and cultural changes during the modern period from a global and comparative perspective. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Includes extensive reading and writing assignments. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 4 and HIST 4H.

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HIST 7  History of the United States to 1877

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 130)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Survey of American history from Native American origins through post-Civil War Reconstruction. Studies the United States and its major ethnic and social groups. Explores the influence of the geography and environment of North America and the ethnic, social, and religious complexity of the population. Examines political, cultural, philosophical, and intellectual influences on the people and political institutions of the United States. Requires substantial reading and writing assignments. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American history, including the study of American institutions and ideas and the Constitution of the United States as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.

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HIST 7H  History of the United States to 1877 - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 130)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Survey of American history from Native American origins through post-Civil War Reconstruction. Studies the United States and its major ethnic and social groups. Explores the influence of the geography and environment of North America and the ethnic, social, and religious complexity of the population. Examines political, cultural, philosophical, and intellectual influences on the people and political institutions of the United States. Requires substantial reading and writing assignments. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American history, including the study of American institutions and ideas and the Constitution of the United States as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 7 and HIST 7H.

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HIST 8  History of the United States from 1865

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 140)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

United States history from 1865 to the present. Examines social, economic, political, intellectual, and military themes and patterns of United States development. Designed for history, social science, or humanities majors, or for transfer students who need a year course in United States history to meet general education requirements. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American history, including the study of American institutions and ideals and the principles of State and local government as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.

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HIST 8H  History of the United States from 1865 - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: HIST 140)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

United States history from 1865 to the present. Examines social, economic, political, intellectual, and military themes and patterns of United States development. Designed for history, social science, or humanities majors, or for transfer students who need a year course in United States history to meet general education requirements. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American history, including the study of American institutions and ideals and the principles of State and local government as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 8 and HIST 8H.

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HIST 9  Asian American and Pacific Islander History

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

Surveys American history through the lens of Asians and Pacific Islanders, beginning with European colonialism in the 17th century to the present. This course highlights transnational and intergroup relations, paying close attention to Asian American and Pacific Islander American cultural development and influences on the social, political, cultural, and economic meanings of freedom in the United States.

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HIST 10  History of Premodern Asia

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of East, South, and Southeast Asia from the prehistoric age to the early modern period. Emphasizes social, political, economic, and cultural changes in Asia from a regional and comparative perspective.

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HIST 10H  History of Premodern Asia - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Honors Program

History of East, South, and Southeast Asia from the prehistoric age to the early modern period. Emphasizes social, political, economic, and cultural changes in Asia from a regional and comparative perspective. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 10 and HIST 10H.

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HIST 11  History of Modern Asia

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of East, South, and Southeast Asia from the early modern period to the present. Emphasizes social, political, economic, and cultural changes in Asia during the modern period from a regional and comparative perspective.

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HIST 11H  History of Modern Asia - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Honors Program

History of East, South, and Southeast Asia from the early modern period to the present. Emphasizes social, political, economic, and cultural changes in Asia during the modern period from a regional and comparative perspective. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 11 and HIST 11H.

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HIST 16  The Wild West - A History, 1800-1890

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of the 19th Century Trans-Mississippi West (also known as the Wild West or the 19th Century American West) including significant historical, economic, and political events and personalities which make up this time period.

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HIST 18  History of Latin America

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of Latin America from early human societies to the present. Topics include ancient societies, European colonialism, revolution and the emergence of independent Latin American states, the range and influence of Latin American culture, and the social and economic changes of recent decades.

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HIST 19  History of Mexico

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

Cultural and social history of the Mexican people from pre-Colombian civilization to modern Mexico.

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HIST 30  History of the African American 1619-1877

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

The history of African Americans from 1619 to 1877, including historical processes and their impact on modern U.S. society. A critical analysis will be made of the contributions of African Americans to the historical development of the United States, and the transformations that have occurred as a result. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American institutions and ideals and the Constitution of the United States as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.

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HIST 31  History of the African American

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of African Americans from the Reconstruction period to the present, including historical processes and their impact on modern U.S. society. A critical analysis will be made of the contributions of African Americans to the historical development of the United States, and the transformations that have occurred as a result. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American institutions and ideals and the Constitution of the United States as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.

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HIST 35  History of Africa

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History of Africa from prehistoric times to the present, addressing the diversity of the continent. Students learn about cultures, religions, art and architecture, literature, and social and political history. Topics include ancient African societies, colonialism and decolonization, and independent African states in the last 50 years.

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HIST 36  Women in American History

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Women's experience placed within the context of major themes of United States history, addressing issues and debates related to gender construction and identity from Colonial times to the present. Political, economic, and social currents within the context of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and class are examined and analyzed. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in American history including the study of American institutions and ideals, as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.

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HIST 39  California History

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

The social, intellectual, economic, and political development of California and the Pacific Coast from earliest times to the present.

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HIST 40  History of the Mexican American

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

U.S. history from colonial times to the present with a special emphasis on the role of Mexican Americans in the development of the nation. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American History, including the study of American institutions and ideals as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.

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HIST 44  History of Native Americans

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 68

History of the United States from Colonial times to the present with a special emphasis on the role of Native Americans. Examines the role Euro-American social, political, and economic movements play in the Native American experience and the mutual relationships generated through these factors. Critically analyzes how the Native American narrative is woven into the fabric of U.S. history and is an essential component of the complete American story.

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HIST 99  Special Projects in History

2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A and instructor approval.

Offers selected students recognition for their academic interests and ability and the opportunity to explore their disciplines to a greater depth, the various departments from time to time offer Special Projects courses. The content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester and depend on the particular project under consideration. Instructor authorization needed prior to enrollment.

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