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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