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GEOGRAPHY 2
Cultural Elements of Geography
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course is an introductory examination of the Earth’s human
environment. Emphasis is on the description, analysis, and explanation of
human population distributions; human cultural trait distribution; patterns
of rural land-use and settlement; patterns of agriculture and industry; and
world urban development.
HISTORY 1
Introduction to Western Civilization I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A study of the main cultural, economic and political trends and events from
the rise of civilization in the Near East to the eve of the French Revolution.
HISTORY 2
Introduction to Western Civilization II
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A continuation of History I focusing on the period from the French Revolution
to the present.
HISTORY 5
History of the Americas I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Covers pre-Columbian civilizations, the discovery and eventual European
conquest, exploration, and colonization of the New World and the preindependence
movements. It will detail the cultural characteristics of the
people of the Caribbean, the Aztecs, Maya, Inca and Brazilian civilizations,
the early, middle, and mature colonial periods, the enlightenment and U.S.
and French independence movements. U.S. political institutions will also be
covered.
HISTORY 6
History of the Americas II
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course will cover the Independence, national and modern periods of
Latin American history (1800-present) in general, and specifically, the
Enlightenment era of Europe, and the U.S. and French Revolutions. It will
detail the socio-political and economic processes of the new nations. The
19th century conflicts with the U.S. and will focus on the national building
era. It will culminate with the modern era, 20th century and Reform or
Revolution of the area.
HISTORY 8
History of the American West
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course will trace the development of the American West from the 1600’s
(Spanish exploration) through the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on
the multi-cultural settlement of the region. Students will complete assignments
via the internet including panel discussions, and web searches.
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HISTORY 11
Political and Social History of the United States I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Meets the Associate of Arts degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S.
Constitution, and California State and Local Government.
A survey of the political, social and constitutional history of the United States
from the colonial settlements through the Civil War.
UC limit: Credit allowed for only one of African-American Studies 4 or History
11 or Chicano Studies 7.
HISTORY 12
Political and Social History of the United States II
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Meets the Associate of Arts degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S.
Constitution, and California State and Local Government.
A survey of the political and social history of the United States from the
Reconstruction to the 20th Century, including the U.S. Constitution, California
State and Local Government.
UC limit: Credit allowed for only one of History 12, 13 or African-American
Studies 5, or Chicano Studies 8.
HISTORY 13
The United States in the Twentieth Century
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Meets the Associate of Arts degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S.
Constitution, and California State and Local Government.
A survey of the major foreign and domestic policies of the United States in
the twentieth century.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 1
The Government of the United States
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Meets Associate in Arts degree requirements in U. S. History. U.S.
Constitution, California State and local government.
A study of the U.S. Constitution and the major principles, institutions and
policies of the American Federal system.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 2
Modern World Governments
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Modern World Governments is a comparative study of the constitutional
institutions and political problems of selected governments abroad.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 7
Contemporary World Affairs
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: Political Science 1 or equivalent.
A study of selected issues in contemporary world affairs from the perspective
of the U.S. Class topics include a review of the formulation of American
foreign policy; the Vietnam War and its’ lessons; the nuclear; and the role
of diplomacy and negotiations in resolving various international problems.