Austin Community College

FY 99 Course Descriptions

History

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HIS 1613 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3-3-0). A study of the history of the United States to 1877. Skills: E (HIST 1301)

HIS 1623 UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3-3-0). A study of the history of the United States from 1877 to present. Skills: E (HIST 1302)

HIS 1633 U.S. HISTORY I - AFRICAN-AMERICAN EMPHASIS (3-3-0). A study of the history of African-Americans in the United States. Includes the role African-American culture has played in the development of the American nation to 1865. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. Skills: E (HIST 2381)

HIS 1643 U.S. HISTORY II - AFRICAN-AMERICAN EMPHASIS (3-3-0). A continuation of HIS 1633, beginning with Reconstruction and continuing to the present. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. Skills: E

HIS 1653 U.S. HISTORY I - MEXICAN-AMERICAN EMPHASIS (3-3-0). A study of the economic, social, cultural, and political development of Mexican-American people with particular emphasis upon their contribution to American society. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. Skills: E (HIST 2380)

HIS 1663 U.S. HISTORY II - MEXICAN-AMERICAN EMPHASIS (3-3-0). A continuation of HIS 1653, emphasizing the modern contributions and leaders of the Mexican-American culture in America. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. Skills: E

HIS 1673 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3-3-0). Development of ancient, medieval, and early modern civilizations to 1660. Skills: E (HIST 2311)

HIS 1683 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3-3-0). Development of modern western civilization from 1660 to present. Skills: E (HIST 2312)

HIS 1693 HISTORY OF TEXAS (3-3-0). A survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual development of Texas from prehistoric time to the present with attention given to ethnic minorities. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. Skills: E (HIST 2301)

HIS 2613 STUDIES IN U.S. HISTORY (3-3-0). A treatment of selected topics in the history of the United States. May be repeated when topics vary. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. (HIST 2341)

HIS 2613.1A MILITARY HISTORY OF THE U.S. (3-3-0). A survey of American military policy and development from the 17th century to the present. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1B THE SOUTHWEST (3-3-0). A survey of the political, social, and cultural developments of the border region. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1C CIVIL WAR (3-3-0). A survey of the political, military, constitutional, economic, and social events in the American Civil War. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1D AMERICAN INDIANS (3-3-0). A survey of the society and culture of American Indians and how it changed through time. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1E WORLD WAR II (3-3-0). A survey of the political, military, and social history of the United States in World War II. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1F DEPRESSION ERA U.S. (3-3-0). A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural events of the Twenties and Thirties in the Unites States. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1G WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES (3-3-0). A comprehensive survey of events and issues in United States history, focusing on the specific contributions of women and the relationship between race, class, and gender. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1H LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES (3-3-0). A comprehensive survey of the different Latino experiences in the history of the United States. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1I OLD SOUTH (3-3-0). A survey of the political, economic, social, and constitutional events in the American South from 1607 to 1861. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1J NEW SOUTH (3-3-0). A survey of the political, economic, social, and constitutional events in the American South from 1865 to present. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1K COLD WAR (3-3-0). A history of conflict between the United States and Soviet Union after 1945. Counts toward U.S. History requirement or as an elective. Skills: E

HIS 2613.1L THE WEST IN UNITED STATES HISTORY (3-3-0). The course will focus on the area, people, economy and ecology of the United States west of the Mississippi River, from European conquest to about 1900, with primary focus on the 19th century.

HIS 2633 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY I: THE COLONIAL EXPERIENCE (3-3-0). An historical survey of the political, economical, social, and cultural developments of Spanish and Portuguese America prior to independence in the 1830s. Skills: E (HIST 2331)

HIS 2643 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY II: THE NATIONAL EXPERIENCE (3-3-0). An historical survey of the political, economical, social, and cultural developments of Spanish and Portuguese America since independence. Skills: E (HIST 2332)

HIS 2653 EAST ASIAN HISTORY I (3-3-0). A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of East Asia until 1800 concentrating on China, Japan, and Korea. Skills: E

HIS 2663 EAST ASIAN HISTORY II (3-3-0). A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of East Asia from 1800 to the present concentrating on China, Japan, and Korea. Skills: E


Course Descriptions as of February 02, 1999 4:28pm
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