Department of Social Sciences

History

• HIST 1. The United States Since 1900 (3)
  Lec-3
  An in-depth history of the United States since 1900, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life and on the role of the United States in world affairs. CSU/UC

• HIST 3A-3B. The People's Century (3-3)
  Lec-3                                                           CR/NC avail.
  This course surveys the history of our times, offering insight into the turbulent events of these 100 years.  Emphasis will be placed on the social and political upheaval of the times, including war and revolution - and great expectations. Also illustrates how and why the 20th century was shaped as much by the masses and the force of the common people as by the elite and powerful. CSU/UC

• HIST 4A-4B. Western Civilization (3-3)
  Lec-3
  HIST 4A not prerequisite to 4B
• HIST 4A. Development of Western Civilization from ancient times through the Reformation. The emergence of civilization in the Near East; Greek and Roman contributions, development of Christianity, Byzantine influences, the Middle Ages, and the intellectual and religious changes of the Renaissance and Reformation. CSU/UC/CAN HIST 2
• HIST 4B. Development of Western Civilization since the Reformation and into the twentieth century. The emergence of modern Europe, overseas expansion of European civilization, great-power rivalries, the French and industrial revolutions, the consolidation of nation states, and the development of parliamentary democracy and scientific, intellectual, and cultural developments. CSU/UC/CAN HIST 4 (CAN HIST SEQ A = HIST 4A+4B)

• HIST 5. Europe Since 1900 (3)
  Lec-3
  A survey of developments since 1900 with emphasis on European and world relationships since 1914. The political-economic-social effects on Europe of the World Wars and the power blocks. The reason for current European attitudes. CSU/UC

• HIST 9. Immigrants in American History (3)
  Lec-3                                                        CR/NC avail.
  Comparison of selected Asian, European and Latino groups in the United States from colonial times to the present.  Students examine and compare economic, social, and cultural contributions of immigrant communities; evaluate immigration and naturalization policies; and discuss issues of acculturation and ethnic identity. Meets American Cultures requirement at U.C. Berkeley. CSU/UC

• HIST 12A-12B. United States Women's History (3-3)
  Lec-3                                                        CR/NC avail.
  HIST 12A not prerequisite to 12B
  An in-depth study of the experiences, roles and contributions of women in the political, economic, social and cultural developments of the United States across racial, ethnic, and class lines. CSU/UC
• HIST 12A. Pre-colonial period through the 1880's.
• HIST 12B. From 1890 to the present.

• HIST 15A-15B. The Indian in North America (3-3)
  Lec-3
  HIST 15A not prerequisite to 15B
  The Indian in North American history. CSU/UC
• HIST 15A. Emphasis on Indians east of the Mississippi starting with the period of European colonization,
  continuing with    the establishment of American domination and the removal policy, and ending with their participation in the Civil War.
• HIST 15B. Emphasis on the life styles of Indians living west of the Mississippi and their wars in defense
      of their homelands. Governmental policies enacted toward the Indians during the twentieth century.

• HIST 17A-17B. The United States (3-3)
  Lec-3
  HIST 17A not prerequisite to 17B
  The history of the United States from Colonial Times to the present. A survey of the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life as well as of the role of the United States in world affairs.
• HIST 17A. Pre-colonial to the end of the Civil War. CSU/UC/CAN HIST 8
• HIST 17B. End of the Civil War to the present. CSU/UC/CAN HIST 10 (CAN HIST SEQ B = HIST 17A+17B)

• HIST 18A-18B. History of Latin America (3-3)
  Lec-3                                         CR/NC avail.
  HIST 18A not prerequisite to 18B
  A survey of Latin American history, institutions, culture, and art from colonial times to present. CSU/UC

• HIST 20. History of Mexico (3)
  Lec-3                                     CR/NC avail.
  A survey of the history of Mexico. Examination of indigenous, cultural, psychological, socio-economic, and artistic elements. CSU/UC

• HIST 21. History of the Mexican American/Chicano (3)
  Lec-3                                                        CR/NC avail.
  Survey of historical processes undergone by the Mexican American/Chicano from pre-Conquest to the present. Social, political, economic, artistic, and cultural trends. Emphasis on the history of the United States to explain the contemporary status of Mexican American/Chicanos. CSU/UC

• HIST 31. Introduction to the History of England (3)
  Lec-3                                                     CR/NC avail.
  English history, culture and art from Norman times to the present. CSU/UC

• HIST 32. History of Russia (3)
  Lec-3                             CR/NC avail.
  The history of modern Russia with attention given to the religious, literary, artistic, political, and other cultural influences which shaped the country in the nineteenth century. Later emphasis is on the social and intellectual ferment leading to the Bolshevik Revolution and the subsequent development of the Soviet Union. CSU/UC

• HIST 33. History of South Asia (3)
  Lec-3                                        CR/NC avail.
  A survey of the history of India, Ceylon, and Pakistan, with emphasis on the development of modern India and its role in international affairs. CSU/UC

• HIST 34. History of Japan (3)
  Lec-3                                   CR/NC avail.
  A survey of the history of Japan, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of Japanese life as well as on the development of modern Japan and its role in world affairs. CSU/UC

• HIST 35A-35B. History of China (3-3)
  Lec-3                                         CR/NC avail.
  HIST 35A not prerequisite to 35B
  Intellectual, social, political, and economic development of China from ancient times to the present. Emphasis in second semester on twentieth century China, concentrating on the rise of nationalism and Communist rule on the Mainland. CSU/UC
• HIST 35A. Ancient times to approximately 1900.
• HIST 35B. 1900 to present.

• HIST 36. History of Southeast Asia (3)
  Lec-3                                         CR/NC avail.
  A survey of the history of Southeast Asia, with emphasis on the post World War II developments and events. CSU/UC

• HIST 37. History of the Philippines (3)
  Lec-3                                             CR/NC avail.
  The historical and cultural growth of the Philippines, including the development of national culture, political and social institutions, and foreign relations. CSU/UC

• HIST 38. The Antebellum South in American History (3)
  Lec-3                                                                 CR/NC avail.
  The antebellum South; its history, system of race relations, social institutions, art, and unique culture. CSU/UC

• HIST 39. The United States Presence in the Western Pacific Rim: An Introduction (3)
  Lec-3                                                                         CR/NC avail.
  A survey course on the evolution of US interests, expansion and foreign policies in the Western Pacific Rim area, specifically the countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia. CSU/UC

• HIST 40. California (3)
  Lec-3                                     CR/NC avail.
  A search for meaning in the forces, events, and lives that have shaped the present-day destiny of the Golden State and the Pacific Slope, beginning with the Spanish conquistadors and the period of exploration, extending through the '49er era and statehood, and including present-day political, social, and economic trends. CSU/UC

• HIST 41A-41B. The African American in the United States (3-3)
  Lec-3                                                             CR/NC avail.
  The political, social, artistic, and cultural history of the African American in the United States, from the African heritage to the present. CSU/UC
• HIST 41A. From the African heritage through the Civil War.
• HIST 41B. From the Reconstruction to the present.

• HIST 44. Comparative History of Overseas Chinese (3)
  Lec-3                                                         CR/NC avail.
  The history and social organization of overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, North America, and Latin America from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the present. CSU/UC

• HIST 45. Lesbian and Gay American History (3)
  Lec-3, field trips                                                 CR/NC avail.
  A survey of the origins, development, and current status of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual reform and liberation movements in the United States during the last two centuries, with particular emphasis since the Second World War. The lives, communities, organizations, and resistance movements created by lesbian, gay, and bisexual peoples from diverse racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds. CSU/UC

• HIST 46. Independent Studies in History (1)
  Ind st-5
  Repeat: if no subject repeat, max. 2 units
  An individualized reading or research program. CSU (UC upon review)

• HIST 47A-47B-47C-47D. Discussions in History (1-1-1-1)
  Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .CR/NC avail.
  Lectures on varied subjects given by authorities in the field of history; discussions and field trips. CSU (UC upon review)

• HIST 48. African History (3)
  Lec-3                             CR/NC avail.
  A survey of African history from the beginning of man to the present. Its geography, race, development of major states, art, culture, population movements, European influence, and nationalism. CSU/UC

• HIST 49. History of San Francisco (3)
  Lec-3, field trips                            CR/NC avail.
  The growth of San Francisco from its origins as an Indian-Spanish-Mexican settlement to the metropolis of the San Francisco Bay Area. Emphasis on the role of San Francisco as the political, social, cultural, commercial, and artistic capital of the West Coast. CSU

• HIST 50. United States Railroad History (3)
  Lec-3, field trips                            CR/NC avail.
  United States Railroad History covers the History and evolution of the railroad industry in North America, including the geographical expansion, technical advancements, sociological influences, government involvement, and economic impacts of the railroads and related businesses in the United States, Canada and Mexico. CSU

• HIST 51-52-53. Selected Topics in History (1-2-3)
  Lec-1,2,3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
  Repeat: if no subject repeat
  Selected topics in history will be explored through lectures, discussions, film, video, and/or television leading to a critical analysis and understanding of the topic under consideration.
• HIST 53A. The Civil War. CSU
   

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