History

This course is an introduction to the history of peoples of Mexican origin in the United States beginning with the period before the arrival of the Europeans and ending with an examination of contemporary issues such as immigration, acculturation/assimilation, and political representation facing the Chicano community during the contemporary period. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will learn to think critically by examining various points of view as well as primary sources which document and illustrate the historical and contemporary experiences of peoples of Mexican origin in the U.S. 2. Students will learn to communicate effectively what they have learned in class both verbally (through class discussion and class presentation) and in writing (via essays and a research paper). 3. Students will apply information tools and resource, such as library databases as well as web-based data, in order to supplement what they are learning through lecture and the textbook. 4. Students will develop a cultural awareness by studying and analyzing the indigenous, European, and mixed race origins of the Chicano people. 5. Students will develop and demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes through essays, class presentations, class discussions, exams, and/or research papers.

This course provides an overview of the history of immigration (voluntary and involuntary) in the United States and examines the factors that led people from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world to migrate to the U.S. The course also examines and compares the experience of the various groups once they are in the United States.

A history of East Asia. Major emphasis is on the history of China, an analysis of modernization in Japan, and issues of colonialism and nationalism in East Asia.

The primary objective of the course is to familiarize students with the major phases in colonial Latin American history, including the conquest of the indigenous people, the imposition of Catholicism, the insertion of Latin America into the world market, the introduction and development of African slavery, independence movements, and the creation of new societies resulting from the mixing of indigenous, Iberian, and African cultures.

A survey of the political, social, and economic history of Latin America from the last decades of the nineteenth century to the present.

This course provides students with an overview of the history of modern Mexico from the first movements towards independence at the beginning of the 19th century to the economic, political, and cultural struggles which the nation faces at the start of the 21st century.

This course will introduce students to the sociology and history of the Middle East as one of the most diverse regions in the world. Specifically, it examines the historical development as well as the current transformation of social, cultural, economic, and political systems of Middle Eastern societies. Topics will be examined using a macro-sociological approach which analyzes both their internal dynamics and their role and place in the world. Course Outcomes: 1. Learn how social scientists describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural history of societies. Students will acquire both theoretical and factual knowledge about Middle Eastern societies. Students, therefore, will be able to identify and discuss various issues and topics of Middle Eastern people as they relate to one?s own society and culture. ILO (2) 2. Develop critical thinking which means willingness to ask questions, no matter how difficult they are; to be open to any answer that is supported by reason and evidence; and to confront ones own biases and prejudices openly when they get in the way. In short, questioning ideas and actions that are usually taken for granted. ILOs (1, 4, 5, and 6) 3. Develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and exchanging ideas and information with fellow students and faculty having different life experiences and cultural backgrounds. ILOs (3, 5 & 6)

A study of world civilizations from their origins through late antiquity. Emphasis is placed upon Western, East Asian, and South Asian civilizations. Philosophies, religions, and political and social systems are covered. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will understand, explain, and apply the basic themes and facts of the course ILO (1, 3, 5). 2. Students will understand and practice how historians gather, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information ILO (1, 3, 5). 3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking by interpreting, analyzing, and marshalling relevant data to make coherent and persuasive written arguments ILO (1, 3, 5).

The development of world civilizations from the end of the classical age to the beginning of the modern. Political, social, economic, and cultural development are covered with emphasis upon Europe, Asia, and Africa. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will understand, explain, and apply the basic themes and facts of the course. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 2. Students will understand and practice how historians gather, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking by interpreting, analyzing, and marshalling relevant data to make coherent and persuasive written arguments. ILOs (1, 3, 5)

An examination of the major civilizations of the world from the birth of the modern age to the present. Emphasis is on the development of the modern nation-state, international relations, socio-economic developments, and shifting patterns of thought. Course Outcomes: 1. State the major historical forces, trends, and events from the course time frame. ILOs (5) 2. Describe major forces and events and their impact on historical developments. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 3. Analyze a variety of primary and secondary sources. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 4. Evaluate and respond to historical questions and to other student?s replies. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 5. Demonstrate proper historical expository and argumentative writing styles. ILOs (1, 3) 6. Write an original expository article on a subject of their choosing. ILOs (1, 3, 5)

Survey of American history from the colonial period through the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on Native Americans, early colonial development, the American Revolution, the building of the nation, territorial expansion, slavery, and the Civil War. Course Outcomes: 1. State the major historical forces, trends, and events from the course time frame. ILOs (5) 2. Describe major forces and events and their impact on historical developments. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 3. Analyze a variety of primary and secondary sources. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 4. Evaluate and respond to historical questions and to other student?s replies. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 5. Demonstrate proper historical expository and argumentative writing styles. ILOs (1, 3) 6. Write an original expository article on a subject of their choosing. ILOs (1, 3, 5)

Survey of U.S. history from the Civil War through World War II. Emphasis is placed on Reconstruction, industrialization, immigration, American foreign policy, Progressive Reform, the twenties, the Great Depression, the New Deal, and World War II. Course Outcomes: 1. Understand, explain, and apply the basic themes and facts of the course. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 2. Understand and practice how historians gather, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 3. Demonstrate critical thinking by interpreting, analyzing, and marshalling relevant data to make coherent and persuasive written arguments. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 4. Demonstrate historical thinking by recognizing subtext, bias, and perspective in historical primary sources. ILOs (1, 3, 5)

Survey of U.S. History from World War II to the present. Emphasis is placed on the Cold War era, Vietnam, Civil Rights, the liberal consensus, the rise of modern conservatism, minority relations, the 1990s, and post 9-11 American society. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to describe general periods, major figures, and dominant themes in the history of the United States to 1865. ILOs (1, 2, 3, 4, & 5) 2. Students will be able to critically examine, analyze, and comprehend primary and secondary sources. ILOs (1, 2, & 3) 3. Students will be able to explain the value of historical study for understanding change and continuity over time. ILOs (1, 2, 3, & 5) 4. Students will draw connections between different historical periods and regions in U.S. History to 1865. ILOs (1, 2, 3, & 5)

A class used to explore new coursework.

This course covers the development of American military policies, organizational patterns, tactics, and weaponry, from beginnings as a seventeenth-century frontier defense force to the global conflicts and military commitments of the twenty-first century. Explores the interaction and tension between need for an effective military force and concept of civilian control of that force as well as the impact of culture and society upon the military and vice versa. Course Outcomes: 1. Analyze the relationship between the American military and American society and culture. ILO (1, 3, 5) 2. Describe the development of American military force over time. ILO (1, 3, 5) 3. Evaluate and respond to historical questions and arguments. ILO (1, 3, 5) 4. Apply proper historical expository and argumentative styles in written and oral communication. ILO (1, 3) 5. Analyze primary and secondary sources related to the development of the United States military. ILO (1, 3, 5)

A general history of the Pacific Northwest with particular emphasis on Washington state. Special emphasis is given to Indian culture, Indian-White relations, settlement, race relations, industrialization, and changes created by WWI and WWII. Course Outcomes: 1. State the major historical forces, trends, and events from the course time frame. ILO (5) 2. Describe major forces and events and their impact on historical developments. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 3. Identify and use different types of primary and secondary sources with an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses as historical sources. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 4. Evaluate and respond to historical questions or statements. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 5. Demonstrate proper historical argumentative writing style. ILOs (1, 3)

A class used to explore new coursework.

For official use as a transferred-in course