A comprehensive survey of California from pre-history through Spanish exploration, Mexican rule, and evolution as an American state since 1850. Emphasis is placed on comparing myth to reality, new directions in interpretation, and demonstrating how past social, economic, and political events have impacted the present. Special attention is paid to the reigns of Henry VIII and his children. Application for approval is to be made to the departmental office. Emphasizes the shift from traditional values to modern relativism and secularism, the benefits and liabilities of being a world power, and the impact of great personalities as the nation threaded its way through depression, wars, scandals, and technological advance.
Students are under the supervision of an on-site supervisor and an academic advisor.
Intensive individualized research required. A n intensive study of a selected historical theme in either American or World history based, in part, on the usage of primary sources. May be repeated once for a maximum of eight units. Intensive reading and discussion in this class. A n individualized study of a special topic or an internship applying the critical skills of an historian.