3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
A general survey of the history of western civilization from earliest times to the 16th century. Emphasis is placed upon the development of economic, socio-political, and cultural institutions from prehistory, riverine cultures of the Near East, the Graeco-Roman world, and medieval and early modern Europe. CSU:UC
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
A general survey of the history of western civilization from the 16th century to the present period. Emphasis is placed upon economic, socio-political, and cultural developments in Europe, the Americas, and the emergent nations of the modern era. This course is especially useful to majors in history, art history, sociology, political science, and literature.
CSU:UC
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
A general survey of American civilization, from the pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction (1877). Emphasis is placed on the political, economic, and social history of the United States. (Designed for, although not limited to, transfer students.) (Taken with History 112, meets the entire American institutions requirement.)
CSU:UC Note: History 111 is also offered as a CTV (College By Television) course. Offered in this mode, the course title is
"The American Adventure". Refer to page 37 in this Catalog for information on College By Television and to the
Schedule of Classes published each semester.
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
A general survey of American civilization, 1877 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the political, economic and
social history of the United States. (Designed for, although not limited to, transfer students.) (Taken with History
111, meets the entire American institutions requirement.) CSU:UC
Note: History 112 is also offered as a CTV (College By Television) course. Offered in this mode, the course title is
"America in Perspective: U.S. History Since 1877". Refer to page 37 in this for information on College By
Television and to the Schedule of Classes published each semester.
Picture from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library,
courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.
HIST 115 US
HISTORY SINCE 1945 Units: 3.00 - CSU 54.0 hours lecture Examines the political, social, and cultural events occurring in
the United States since 1945, exploring the connections with racial unrest,
foreign and military policy, civil liberties, and governmental responsibility.
Specifically reviews the cold War, feminism, and major social changes from 1945
to present. HIST 116 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES,
1619-1877 Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101 Surveys the development of the African American community in the United States from the colonial period to 1877. Emphasizes the historical, cultural, social, economic and political experience of the African American as well as examines the historical content of the American society as a whole. HIST 117 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES,
1870-PRESENT Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101 Surveys the African American experience in the United States from 1877 to present. Emphasizes historical, cultural, social, economic, and political factors that have shaped African Americans. Contributions by African Americans to the American society will also be examined. HIST 120 THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Explores the political, economic, and intellectual history of women in the development of the United States from the early colonial era to the present day. Special emphasis on their contributions as well as their problems. (Meets Title V American Institutions US History requirement for the Associate Degree).
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
Survey of the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach rather than strict chronology.
Includes 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. Fulfills the
American Institutions requirement in U.S. History. CSU:UC
3 units
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
An introductory survey to U.S. History in its economic, socio-political, and cultural dimensions. The course is
primarily directed toward non-major students seeking a better understanding of the development of American
civilization. Fulfills the American Institutions requirement in U.S. History. CSU:UC
HIST 161 WORLD HISTORY
I Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture 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 54.0 hours lecture 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 regulation 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 54.0 hours lecture Survey of Asian civilizations from antiquity to the nineteenth century. The multifaceted nature of China and Japan will be addressed, from philosophical and social environments, to cultural and political trends. Neighboring areas, such as Korea, India, and Southeast Asia, will also be discussed. HIST 192 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION II Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Survey of Asian civilizations from the nineteenth century to the present. The multifaceted nature of modern China and Japan will be addressed, as will Korean, India, and Southeast Asia. Among the phenomena to be addressed are western imperialism, nationalist movements, Asian affairs during World War II, communist regimes, economic modernization, and cultural trends. HIST 193 HISTORY OF INDIA Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture CAN HIST 4 History of India's diverse populations, social practices,
religions, government institutions, nationalist movements, art, and literature
from antiquity to the present, including the Indus Civilization, Mughal Empire,
tenets and socio-political implications of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, British
colonialism, communal strife, and modern India.
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural history of California from discovery to the present. Includes segments of study on the natural and aboriginal history as well as a segment on early Spanish activity in the New World as background to California history. CSU:UC
HIST 212 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST Units: 3.00 - CSU 54.0 hours lecture Surveys the Middle East, ancient civilizations in the Fertile Crescent leading up to the rise of Islam. Examines the region's economic, political, ethnic, religious, and national differences. Compares and contrasts the artistic contributions of the Middle Eastern cultures with Western cultures. Special attention is given to the concepts of democracy and liberty.
HIST 230
HISTORY OF AMERICAN INDIANS Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Surveys American Indian history from the pre- Columbian past through the modern era, with emphasis on the intersection of American Indian history and United States history. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
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.
CSU:UC
HIST 241 HISTORY
OF EARLY LATIN AMERICA Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture A general survey of Latin American history from the late pre-Columbian era (c. 15th century) to independence (c. 1830). Examines the major indigenous politics, European expansion and exploration, the implantation of Iberian civilization and culture, Ibero-American
socioeconomic and socio-political infrastructures, the Catholic Church's role and impact on colonial Ibero-America, the international competition for political and economic control of the Western Hemisphere and the Ibero-American wars for independence and their aftermath. HIST 242 HISTORY OF MODERN LATIN AMERICA Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Survey's 19th and 20th Century Latin America, while focusing on its socio-political and socio-economic development from 1800 to the present. Provides an historical analysis and review of U.S.-Latin American relations and introduces the internal and external forces that have shaped and continue to influence contemporary Latin American societies. HIST 243 HISTORY OF MEXICO AND THE MEXICAN AND CHICANO PEOPLES Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU 54.0 hours lecture Evaluates the history of Mexico and the Mexican and Chicano peoples from 1519 to the present and is designed to introduce students to the Mexican and Chicano historical heritage. Topics to be evaluated include: the Aztec, Maya and lesser Mexican pre- Conquest societies, the conquest of Mexico, Mexico under Spanish rule, the Mexican Independence Movement, the Age of Santa Anna and the war of the North American Invasion, creation of the Constitution of 1857, the Porfiriato, the Mexican Revolution and the development of the PRI, Mexican migration into the United States, the rise and impact of the Chicano movement in the United States and the North American Free Trade Agreement's impact on the Mexican and Chicano peoples. Also provides a historical overview and analysis of U.S.-Mexican relations from 1820 to the present.
3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes the interrelationship between the history of North and South America. It examines the
social, political, economic, and diplomatic impact that the peoples of both continents have had on each other.
This course fulfills the American History portion of the American Institution Requirements for CSUN Liberal
Arts Majors. CSU:UC
