HIS 245 US in the World: HI1
Focuses on major themes of United States history in the context of worldwide historical phenomena, including global contacts and exchange, colonial frontiers and international trade, America's influence on the age of revolutions, industrialization and movement of populations, urbanization and rural change, and expansion of state power and rise of social movements. Through readings and discussions on problems in political, social, public and personal history, students will gain an understanding of historical processes and methodology and will learn how to use critical historical analysis in order to achieve a greater perspective on the US's role in world history. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category.
Prerequisite
Grade of C or higher in the following courses:
CCR 092 or
CCR 094 or equivalent placement scores.