A chronological survey of significant political, social and economic issues in the history of the United States from the age of European discovery to reconstruction of the nation after the Civil War. 24 Europe and the Modern World A chronological and topical examination of Europe's rise to dominance in the modern world beginning with the political, social and economic changes of the 15th century and ending with the post-World War II era. Latin America A chronological examination of colonial, national period and 20th century Latin American history with emphasis on concepts and events common to the political, social and economic development of the region. East Asian Civilization A survey of the histories of China, Japan, Southeast Asia and Korea, beginning with a description of the nature of traditional societies in those countries, followed by an examination of the social, political and economic issues in East Asian history since 1800. 35 Women in America Traces the experiences of women in the United States, from the founding of British colonies in North America to the 1980s.
Stress is on economic and social change as it affects the roles of women in America.
40 Topics in History A study of selected topics for beginning students, which is offered on an occasional basis. May be repeated when topic varies. This course will examine the history of the Civil Rights Movement for African-Americans and other ethnic minorities in America in detail with focus on school desegregation, student and community protest, white backlash, court decisions, government action and inaction, divisions between moderates and radicals, and the causes of disintegration of the various movements, with some attention to busing and affirmative action. A history of England's emergence as a nation, its people, institutions and religion to ca. History 24 or permission of instructor.