HIST& 148 - US History III

5 credits

Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101, or instructor permission.

This course offers a survey of United States’ history from the Spanish American War to the end of the 20th century. Topics of inquiry include the many reform and social movements that challenged and expanded civil and social participation of groups and individuals in America. Specific areas of emphasis will include America on the global stage from WWI through the Cold War, the Great Depression, the expansion of the role of government, political scandals, as well as the impact of popular culture in shaping the modern United States.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to gather, contextualize, and present multiple views of historical data.
Demonstrate ability in using basic historical methods such as the understanding of primary sources and the appropriate use of other scholars’ work.
Demonstrate an awareness of history as a tool toward active citizenship and successful participation in a diverse society.