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This course surveys U.S. History from the end of the
Civil War to the present time with special emphasis on
the contribution of African-Americans. This course meets
the California State University requirement for United
States History.
43 - THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN IN THE
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
UC Credit is allowed in only one of History 043, 041, or 011.
This course surveys U.S. History from the early colonial
era through the Civil War focusing on the contribution
of the Mexican-American. This course meets California
State University requirements for United States History
and the Constitution.
44 - THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN IN THE
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
UC Credit is allowed in only one of History 044, 402, or 012.
History 043 is not a prerequisite for this course.
This course surveys United States history from 1877 to the
present with emphasis on the contribution of the Mexican-
American. Also included is a unit on California state
government, the state constitution, and local governmental
structures and issues. The course meets the California State
University requirement for United States history.
52 - THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY
OF THE U.S. (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course is a survey of women’s roles throughout U.S.
History focusing on the influence of race, ethnicity, and
status on women’s experience. This course meets the
California State University requirement for United States
History.
74 - ASIAN CIVILIZATION (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course surveys the social, political, and economic
evolution of Asia from the pre-history period to the present.
Regions studied in the course include South, Southeast
and East Asia.
81 – A HISTORY OF WORKING PEOPLE IN THE
UNITED STATES I (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course studies the history of American labor from the
colonial era through Reconstruction. Colonial development,
revolution, the early republic, the ante-bellum period, the
Civil War and Reconstruction are viewed through the eyes
of America’s multicultural working people. Emphasis
is also placed upon the defining role of the American
Constitution and its impact upon labor.
82 – THE HISTORY OF WORKING PEOPLE IN
THE UNITED STATES II (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course focuses on working people in the history of
the United States from Reconstruction to the present.
Issues of class, gender, and race within the context of
work and the influence of organizations and collective
action will be emphasized. The defining role of the
American Constitution and its impact upon labor will also
be examined.
86 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD
CIVILIZATION I (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course is an introductory survey of world civilization
up to 1500 including a comparative study of the social,
economic, and political formations and their interaction.
Major topics include development of major civilizations,
migration and settlement patterns, religion, philosophy,
and technology.
87 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD
CIVILIZATION II (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course surveys world civilization from 1500 to the
present time. Major topics include the development of the
nation-state, economic systems, industrialization, global
conquest, colonization, and revolution.
385 - DIRECTED STUDY HISTORY (3 UNITS)
UC*:CSU
This course allows students to pursue Directed Study
in History on a contract basis under the direction of a
supervising instructor.
* UC credit may be granted by petition after transfer.
Credit Limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken
for credit.
HUMANITIES
See also Cinema and/or Theater
1 - CULTURAL PATTERNS OF WESTERN
CIVILIZATION (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This is an interdisciplinary course which covers the arts
and ideas of humanity. Mythology, literature, painting,
sculpture, architecture, and music are studied in relation to
their medium, organization and style. Emphasis is placed
on the Western cultural heritage, values and perspectives
as revealed in the arts.
146 * Course Descriptions Los Angeles Harbor College