History is a story. In a broad sense, it is the story of all human experience. By learning about the origins and development of people and institutions in the past, history provides us with a clearer understanding of ourselves as individuals and as a society.

History Courses

HIST 100 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Cultural, political, and economic survey of Western history from the beginnings in the Near East to 1660. Emphasis on the intellectual, artistic, and institutional foundations of Western civilization. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2). (CAN HIST 2; HIST 100 + HIST 101 = CAN HIST SEQ A).

HIST 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Western civilization from 1660 to the present, with particular emphasis on European cultural, social, and political development in the 19th and 20th centuries. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2). (CAN HIST 4; HIST 100 + HIST 101 = CAN HIST SEQ A).

HIST 104 WORLD CIVILIZATIONS I (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105 or equivalent.
A global and historical survey of civilizations from ancient times to 1500. Focus on Asia/Pacific Islands, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Emphasis on the origins and development of diverse cultures, political systems, major religions, noted empires, artistic/intellectual achievements, and technological breakthroughs. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

HIST 106 WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105 or equivalent.
A global and historical survey course of world civilizations from 1500 to the present. Focus on Asia/Pacific Islands, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Emphasis on the origins of global interdependence, revolutions and nationalist movements, the global economy, cultural and religious issues, technological advancements, and current social issues. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

HIST 108 SURVEY OF AMERICAN HISTORY (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
A single semester survey that stresses major social, political, and cultural developments in the history of the United States. The course examines selected events, personalities and trends from the colonial period to the present. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

HIST 109 EUROPE SINCE 1945 (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
Analysis of Europe from the end of WWII through the present. Topics include postwar reconstruction, the Cold War, new social movements, cultural differences, the fall of communism, ethnic cleansing, and European unity.
Transfer credit: CSU (C2).

HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1). (CAN HIST 8; HIST 201 + HIST 202 = CAN HIST SEQ B).

HIST 202 UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3) Three lecture hours per week. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
U.S. History from Reconstruction to the present. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1). (CAN HIST 10; HIST 201 + HIST 202 = CAN HIST SEQ B).

HIST 203 THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.) Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
United States history since 1945. Focus on the principal political, social, economic, and cultural challenges and achievements in American life. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.) Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

HIST 244 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
A history of the African-American community, beginning with an introduction to West African society and continuing through colonial times to the present. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

HIST 248 WOMEN AND THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
This course will examine the experience of women in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Exploration of the diverse ways in which women have lived, worked and contributed to the social, cultural, political and economic development of the United States. Transfer: CSU (D1).

HIST 300 HISTORY OF SAN FRANCISCO (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
The history of San Francisco from its discovery to the present focusing on how it became a prominent U.S. city.
Major topics include geography, native populations, European discovery, gold rush, multicultural aspects, social life, politics, natural disasters, crime and punishment, neighborhoods, historical landmarks, parks, transportation, architecture, and international events. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).

HIST 310 CALIFORNIA HISTORY (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
A study of contemporary California with inquiry into how and why its political, economic, social and cultural qualities have developed. Includes examination of the native Californian, Spanish and American Periods; the institutions, functions and interrelations of federal, state and local politics; California’s membership in the Pacific community; and the environment. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

HIST 335 HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST(3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
Examination of the historical, political, economic and social issues of the Middle East including the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and U.S. foreign policy in the area. Also listed as PLSC 335. Transfer credit: CSU (C2, D3).

HIST 420 SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
A comparative, chronological survey of South and Central American history including geography, indigenous peoples, early contact with Europeans, conquest, and struggle for independence. Development of modern Latin American nations, cultural uniqueness, economics, politics, society, and current problems will be explored. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

HIST 430 EARLY ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105 or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines from the origins to the 18^th Century. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that have shaped the Asian countries. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

HIST 432 MODERN ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Philippines from the 17th century to the present. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that have shaped the Asian countries. A study of the various modern Asian civilizations is encouraged as a means of acquiring a broad comparative perspective.
Transfer credit: CSU (D3).

HIST 435 HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105 or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of the Philippines from its origins to the present. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that have shaped the Philippines. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

HIST 453 HISTORY OF CHINA (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of China from its legendary creation to the present. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that have shaped China. A study of China and the various Asian civilizations surrounding China is encouraged as a means of acquiring a broad comparative perspective.

HIST 461 GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD: PARIS, MADRID AND ISTANBUL (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An in-depth analysis of the great cities of the world with an emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic and cultural aspects. Cities to be studied are Paris, Madrid and Istanbul.
Transfer credit: CSU (C2).

HIST 462 GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD: LONDON, CAIRO, AND ROME (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An in-depth analysis of the great cities of the world with an emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic and cultural aspects. Cities to be studied are London, Cairo and Rome.
Transfer credit: CSU (C2).

HIST 463 GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD: FLORENCE, TOKYO AND JERUSALEM (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An in-depth analysis of the great cities of the world with an emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects. Cities to be studied are Florence, Tokyo and Jerusalem.
Transfer credit: CSU (C2).

HIST 464 GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD: NEW YORK, BEIJING, AND GRANADA (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An in-depth analysis of the great cities of the world with an emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic and cultural aspects. Cities to be studied are New York, Beijing and Granada.
Transfer credit: CSU (C2).