HIST 0017B History of the U.S. since 1865

Fall 2016

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50 or ENGL N
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
Description: History of the United States from 1865 to the present. Emphasis on national political, economic, intellectual, and social trends and their impact on constitutional law; industrialization and urbanization; evolution of American ethnic, cultural and racial pluralism; and role of United States in world affairs. Also addresses California state and local issues in a broad, national context. (C-ID HIST 140) (CSU, UC)

Course Student Learning Outcomes:
Analyze the origins of the American Constitution and its impact on American cultural and political developments with an emphasis on race, class, gender and ethnicity.
Compose coherent, persuasive historical argument using correct academic citation methods.
Differentiate primary and secondary sources and how each are used to make historical claims.
Analyze the role of geography in the economic and political development in America and its place in a global context.
Investigate major political, economic and social change in the United States with emphasis on the role of racial and ethnic minority groups.

Important Section Information

Course Corequisites: NONE


Section Information as of 29-MAR-2024 08:03:23 AM

  • Title: HIST 0017B History of the U.S. since 1865
  • CRN: 85903
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Janet Rankin
  • email: jrankin5@sierracollege.edu
  • Classroom Instructional Method
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: N7 207 -- Nevada County Campus

  • Meeting Time
    T 06:00pm - 09:05pm 08/22/16 12/10/16
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    40 15 25 20 0 20
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Fall 2016
    Last day to add class: 05-SEP-2016
    Last day to drop with a refund: 05-SEP-2016
    Last day to drop without a "W": 05-SEP-2016
    Last day to drop with a "W": 01-NOV-2016
    Last day to request Pass/NoPass: 10-DEC-2016


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