Academic Catalog

History (HIST)

HIST-100  
Early World History  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Examination of ancient to early-modern civilizations and the interconnections between diverse world societies to 1500. Included are Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, the classical West, early Islamic civilization, civilizations of Africa, and civilizations of the Americas and Oceania. (C-ID HIST 150) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-101  
Modern World History  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Examination of the civilizations, societies and global interrelationships of the peoples of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania since 1500. (C-ID HIST 160) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-105  
Early Western Civilization  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of Mediterranean and European cultures, thought, and institutions from ancient times to 1650. Includes Greece, Rome, Medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. (C-ID HIST 170) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-106  
Modern Western Civilization  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of European cultures, thought and institutions from 1650 to the present. Includes Absolutism, Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, age of the French Revolution, nineteenth-century ideologies, imperialism, the world wars, the Cold War, and contemporary Europe. (C-ID HIST 180) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-107  
History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
An introduction to the social, cultural, and historical experiences of racial and ethnic groups and their roles in shaping the United States. Focus will be on migration, colonization, racialization, discrimination, assimilation, social stratification, resistance and agency, liberation movements, and the intersection of racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual identities as they relate to African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/os/x, and Native Americans. Also listed as ETHN 107. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 107. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-108  
Early American History  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of the early political, social and cultural development of the entire geographic area that is now the United States, with an emphasis on the origins of basic American institutions and ideals. (C-ID HIST 130) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-109  
Modern American History  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
A historical survey of the political, social, economic and cultural development of the United States from 1865 to the present. Explores modern American institutions, ideals, ideologies, and laws, including explorations of the U.S. and California constitutions and interactions between federal, state, and local governments. (C-ID HIST 140) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-114  
Comparative History of the Early Americas  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
The Americas (North and South America, including the Caribbean) from pre-contact to the nineteenth century. Emphasis on ancient American civilizations and the interactions among Native American, European, and African cultures in the formation of new nations. The social, political, and cultural developments of the early United States, Latin America, and Canada and their political systems. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-115  
Comparative History of the Modern Americas  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the modern Americas. Emphasis on interactions among Native American, European, and African American cultures and the social, political, and economic transformations of the modern United States, Latin America and Canada from the early nineteenth century to the present. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-118  
U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Historical survey of Mexican Americans in the United States in which attention is given to social, political and economic background, with an emphasis on the origins of basic American institutions and ideals. Particular emphasis on the development of Spanish-speaking peoples' economic, social, political, and racialized experience in the United States, especially in the Southwest from the pre-contact period to the Mexican American War. Also listed as ETHN 118. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 118. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-119  
U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives II  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Historical survey of Mexican Americans in the United States in which attention is given to the social, political, and economic background, including explorations of the U.S. and California constitutions and interactions between federal, state, and local governments. Particular emphasis on the economic, social and political experiences of Mexican Americans and Latinas/os/x in the United States, including migration, colonization, racialization, discrimination, assimilation, social stratification, liberation movements, and the intersection of racial, ethnic, gender, sexual identities, especially in the Southwest from the Mexican-American War to the present. Also listed as ETHN 119. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 119. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-122  
Women in Early American History  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of the social, political, cultural, economic and intellectual development of women in America from pre-contact to 1877 in the entire geographic area that is now the United States. Women's experiences are placed in the context of the origins of American institutions and ideals. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-123  
Women in Modern American History  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of the social, political, cultural, economic and intellectual development of women in America from 1877 to the present in the entire area that is now the United States. Women's experiences are examined in the context of evolving American institutions. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-124  
History of California  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of political, social and economic development of the State of California from pre-contact Native Americans, Spanish explorations and Mexican California to the present. Emphasis upon European exploration and interaction with California's Native Americans, Spanish colonization, Mexican California, statehood, late 19th century, pre-WWI Progressive Era, 1910s and 1920s, Depression Era, WWII, Post-WWII era, 1960s to the 1990s, and early 21st century. Unit of study in California state and local government is included. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-128  
Kumeyaay History I: Precontact - 1845  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Historical survey of the Kumeyaay Nation from prehistoric times to 1845. Focus will be on Kumeyaay perspectives of Kumeyaay and non-Kumeyaay cultures; Kumeyaay oral history as it relates to the Creation Story, bird songs, ceremonies, religion and peon games; tribal sovereignty; sociopolitical clan structures; and the evolution of Kumeyaay leadership. Special emphasis will be given to the health and morbidity of indigenous populations and their labor in relation to the Mission San Diego de Alcalá and historic ranchos in San Diego County. Also listed as KUMEY 128. Not open to students with credit in KUMEY 128. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-129  
Kumeyaay History II: 1846 - Present  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Historical survey of the Kumeyaay Nation from 1846 to the present. Focus will be on Kumeyaay perspectives of Kumeyaay and non-Kumeyaay cultures, creation of Kumeyaay reservations, Mission Indian Federation, Public Law 83-280, Indian self-determination, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, contemporary tribal governments, landmark Indian Gaming court cases, and an overview of laws pertaining to Native Americans in the United States. Special emphasis will be given to contemporary issues affecting the Kumeyaay Nation and Kumeyaay tribal governments, including socioeconomic deficits, tribal sovereignty, blood quantum, tribal enrollment, demographic challenges, language loss and acquisition, historical trauma, and the growing equity gaps among tribes without casinos. Also listed as KUMEY 129. Not open to students with credit in KUMEY 129. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-130  
U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
This course covers the social, political, cultural, economic, and intellectual history of indigenous groups in North America from pre-history to 1850. Areas of focus include: Native American perspectives of native and non-native cultures, the influence of Native Americans on the Federal Constitution and the U.S. political system, the impact of legislation on Native Americans, and Native American resistance and adaptability in response to land encroachment, racial and ethnic discrimination, and assimilation strategies. Also listed as ETHN 130. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 130. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-131  
U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
This course covers the social, political, cultural, economic, and intellectual history of indigenous groups in North America from 1850 to the present. Areas of focus include: Native American perspectives of native and non-native cultures, the portrayal and influence of Native Americans in popular culture, the influence of Native Americans on the California State Constitution and government, the impact of State and Federal legislation on Native Americans, and Native American agency and resistance movements in the struggle for civil and political rights and indigenous sovereignty. Also listed as ETHN 131. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 131. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-148  
The Modern Middle East  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
A historical survey exploring the history of the modern Middle East. The course includes background material on the origin and spread of Islam, Islamic dynasties and civilizations. Major emphasis on the Ottoman Empire, the colonial era, rise of 20th century independent nation-states, creation of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict, 20th and 21st-century wars and conflicts, famous political/religious leaders, intellectual/scientific accomplishments, and artistic/literary works. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-180  
U.S. History: Black Perspectives I  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
United States history with an emphasis on social, economic, political and cultural experiences of Black people. Traces the development of African American history from African origins through the period of Reconstruction, with a focus on agency, resistance, self-determination, and liberation. Also listed as ETHN 180. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 180. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-181  
U.S. History: Black Perspectives II  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Examination of significant aspects of United States history from the aftermath of the Civil War to the present, including explorations of the U.S. and California constitutions and interactions between federal, state, and local governments. Emphasis is on the socio-economic, political, and cultural experiences of African Americans in the United States from Reconstruction to the present, with a focus on agency, resistance, self-determination, and liberation. Also listed as ETHN 181. Not open to students with credit in ETHN 181. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)
HIST-275  
Historical Period  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
In-depth study of an historical period. Reading, discussion, lecture and instructional media focuses on the forces contributing to the creation of the material studied and on the place of that material in relation to other disciplines in the humanities. (CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-276  
Geographical Area  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
In-depth study of a geographical area. Reading, discussion, lecture and instructional media focuses on the forces contributing to the creation of the material studied and on the place of that material in relation to other disciplines in the humanities. (CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
HIST-277  
Historical Theme  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
In-depth study of an historical theme. Reading, discussion, lecture and instructional media focuses on the forces contributing to the creation of the material studied and on the place of that material in relation to other disciplines in the humanities. (CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)