Examination and analysis of the forces, events, and lives that shaped California, beginning with native cultures and Spanish exploration and colonization. Emphasis on exploring the roles and interactions of Native Americans, Latino Americans, European Americans, and Asian Americans within the broader context of California's political, economic, cultural, and social history.
This course covers the historical development of the Philippines from the pre-colonial period to present day. The evolution of national culture, political and social institutions, and foreign relations will also be examined.
Intellectual, social, political, and economic development of China from 1900 to the present. Emphasis is on twentieth-century China, concentrating on the rise of nationalism and Communist rule on the Mainland.
Intellectual, social, political, and economic development of China. Chinese history from ancient times to the Qing Dynasty, approximately 1900.
A survey of the history of Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United States. Students examine historical, cultural, political, socio-economic and artistic elements.
A survey of the history of Mexico from the indigenous, colonial and modern eras.
A survey of the colonial history of Latin America. Students examine historical, cultural, political, socio-economic, and artistic elements from the conquest to independence.
The history of the United States from the indigenous civilizations to 1877. A survey of the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life as well as the role of the United States in world affairs through Reconstruction.
An in-depth study of the experiences, roles, and contributions of women in political, economic, social and cultural development from 1890 to the present.
Comparison of selected Asian, African, European and Latino groups in the United States
from colonial times to the present. Students examine and compare economic, social, and
cultural contributions of immigrant communities; evaluate immigration and naturalization
policies; and discuss issues of acculturation and ethnic identity.