HIST& 148 US History III

5 credits

This course examines the important figures, events, and themes in the history of the United during the 20th century. It examines themes and events such as the First and Second World Wars, the Great Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, suburbanization, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and increasing political polarization.

This course meets the Humanities general education distribution requirement. This course can also satisfy the Social Science general education distribution requirement (though it cannot be counted towards both within the same credential).

Prerequisites: ENGL 99 (or placement into ENGL& 101 )

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

Identify and describe important individuals, events, and movements in the U.S. in the U.S. during the 20th Century
Discuss four questions that continue to affect American politics: a) What does it mean to be an American?; b) What is the proper role of the federal government?; c) What is the proper role of the US in world affairs?; and d) What is the impact of technology on American society?
Synthesize multiple viewpoints in order to develop comprehensive descriptions of the events and social issues being examined
Use basic skills of the historical method, including critical evaluation of both primary and secondary sources
Analyze and articulate cause and effect relationships in the events and human interactions that occurred during this time period
Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, writing, conducting research, and constructing arguments
Deliver effective presentations on course topics

General Education Distribution Area Outcomes
Students who successfully complete courses in the Humanities distribution area will be able to:

Discuss and explain methods of creative expression, social interaction, and aesthetic considerations employed by individuals and societies
Employ methods of intellectual and creative inquiry central to the selected Humanities course of study, using the vocabulary, concepts, historical perspectives and materials common to the chosen area
Dependent on the Humanities area selected, interpret specific artifacts from art, film, history, language, literature, philosophy, religious thought, or narrative form and develop one’s own viewpoint or artifact using the techniques common to that area

Students who successfully complete required courses in the Social Science distribution area will be able to:

Explain at least one social science theory
Analyze social issues and problems in the context of social science

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50