College of the Canyons

Department of History

   661 - 259-7800 ext. 3388

FALL 2007

HIST 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE PRE-INDUSTRIAL WEST

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN HIST 2

A general survey of Western civilization from the earliest times to the 16th Century.

HIST 102 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE MODERN ERA

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN HIST 4

A general survey of the history of Western civilization from the 16th century to the present period.

HIST 111 UNITED STATES HISTORY I

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN HIST 8

Surveys American civilization, from the Pre- Columbian era through Reconstruction. Emphasizes the political, cultural, economic, and social history of the United States. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. history requirement for the associate degree. UC credit limitation: HIST-111, 112 and 150 combined, maximum credit, two courses.

HIST 112 UNITED STATES HISTORY II

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN HIST 10

Surveys the political, economic, and social history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present, while analyzing the challenges met by underrepresented groups. Meets Title V American Institutions requirement for the associate degree. UC credit limitation: HIST-111, 112, and 150 combined, maximum credit, two courses.

HIST 116 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, 1619-1877

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101

Surveys the development of the African American community in the United States from the colonial period to 1877

HIST 120 THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

Explores political, economic, social and intellectual history of women in the United States.

HIST 130 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE U.S.

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

Surveys the social, ethnic, and cultural history of the United States, from the 15th Century to the present, including considerations of changes in society, immigration, ethnicity, race, gender, and culture. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.

HIST 161 WORLD HISTORY I

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN HIST 14

Examines world civilization from prehistory through the 1500's, including Greek and Roman philosophies, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, political institutions, social practices, literature, women's status, and cross-cultural influences.

HIST 170 ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

Survey of the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation; manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulations and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. (Same as ECON-170.) Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.

HIST 191 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION I

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

Survey of Asian civlizations from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including a discussion of philosophical and social environments, as well as cultural and political trends.

HIST 192 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION II

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

Survey of Asian civilzations from the nineteenth century to the present. The multifaceted nature of modern China and Japan will be addressed, as will Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.

HIST 210 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

A survey of California history from its pre-Columbian past to the present. Emphasizes the economic, political, social, and natural history utilizing a cross-cultural emphasis.

HIST 240 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

A general survey of the geography, history, customs, economic and political development of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. This course is especially recommended for Spanish and History majors.

CWEXP 188 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION - HIST

Units: 1.00-4.00 - CSU, May Be Taken 4 Times

For more information on internships or earning units for ongoing work, visit www.canyons.edu/offices/cwee, or the special programs section of the schedule of classes.

Last update: Thursday, August 16, 2007