Courses

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.

Development of Western Civilization from ancient times through the Reformation. The emergence of civilization in the Near East; Greek and Roman civilizations, development of Christianity, Byzantine, and Islamic influences, the Middle Ages, and the intellectual and religious changes of the Renaissance and Reformation.

An in-depth history of Western Civilization since 1600, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of western life and on the role of the western civilization in world affairs.

A survey of the developments that have shaped Europe's political, economic, social and cultural development since 1900, with emphasis on European and world relationships since 1914. Major topics will include the effects on Europe of the World Wars and the
power blocks, along with the reason for current European attitudes.

Comparison of selected Asian, African, 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.

An in-depth study of the experiences, roles, and contributions of women in political, economic, social, and cultural development from the pre-colonial period through the 1880s.

An in-depth study of the experiences, roles, and contributions of women in political, economic, social and cultural development from 1890 to the present.

The history of the United States from the indigenous civilizations to 1877. A survey of the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life as well as the role of the United States in world affairs through Reconstruction.

The history of the United States from the end of the Civil War 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.

A survey of the colonial history of Latin America. Students examine historical, cultural, political, socio-economic, and artistic elements from the conquest to independence.

Survey of Latin American history from independence in the 19th century to the present. Addresses regional differences and similarities in culture, race relations, nation building, and economic development.

A survey of the history of Mexico from the indigenous, colonial and modern eras.

A survey of the history of Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United States. Students examine historical, cultural, political, socio-economic and artistic elements.

Intellectual, social, political, and economic development of China. Chinese history from ancient times to the Qing Dynasty, approximately 1900.

Intellectual, social, political, and economic development of China from 1900 to the present. Emphasis is on twentieth-century China, concentrating on the rise of nationalism and Communist rule on the Mainland.

This course covers the historical development of the Philippines from the pre-colonial period to present day. The evolution of national culture, political and social institutions, and foreign relations will also be examined.

Examination and analysis of the forces, events, and lives that shaped California, beginning with native cultures and Spanish exploration and colonization. Emphasis on exploring the roles and interactions of Native Americans, Latino Americans, European Americans, and Asian Americans within the broader context of California's political, economic, cultural, and social history.

The political, social, artistic, and cultural history of people of African-American descent in the United States from their African beginnings to the Civil War. Covering the development of African-American culture and heritage from ancestral West Africa.

The political, social, artistic, and cultural history of the African American people in the United States from the Civil War to the 21st century. HIST 41B covers the Reconstruction to the present.

Survey of the origins, development, and current status of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender reform and liberation movements in the United States, with particular emphasis since WWII. Includes the lives, communities, organizations, and resistance movements created by LGBT peoples from diverse racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds.

An individualized reading or research program where students work one-on-one with a faculty member on topics in History.

The growth of San Francisco from its origins as an Indian-Spanish-Mexican settlement to the metropolis of the San Francisco Bay Area. Emphasis will be on the role of San Francisco as a political, social, cultural, commercial and artistic capital of the West Coast.