HIS 152 - U.S. History since 1877

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
The study of the political, cultural, social, and economic developments from 1877 to the present. Historical perspective and critical analysis are emphasized. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area. This course has been designated as diversity rich.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Realize that while history is based on fact, histories are interpretations; therefore, we must consider the author's biases and agendas as well as our own, keeping presentism in mind.
Explain the significance of important names, places, and terms from the study of American history since Reconstruction.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction of cultural (literature, religion, philosophy, science and art) and social (politics, economics, society and war) forces in human history.
Demonstrate an understanding of the social and cultural influences motivating people's individual choices.
Critically analyze historical developments using primary and secondary source documents to create academically defensible opinions.
Identify areas of geographical importance and explain the impact of geography on historical events.
Demonstrate an understanding of the variety and multitude of contributors to our present day society.

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