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HISTORY 173
102
HISTORY OF WESTERN EUROPE
3.0 Units
HIST 102 studies the growth of Western
European civilization from absolutism to the
present. It is an introduction to the study of on the contemporary political, economic, and
history, giving a general perspective of the
development of those political, economic,
and social institutions that explain our
present-day civilization. An attempt is made
to orient the student’s thinking to present
world problems. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
101. Course Typically Offered: Winter/
Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID HIST 180)
103
HISTORY OF EARLY LATIN AMERICA
3.0 Units
HIST 103 is a general survey course of Latin
America from its colonization to its indepen-
dence. The course introduces the following
topics: the imposition of European civiliza-
tion in Latin America, the development of
the different colonies, colonial institutions,
European empires’ attempt to monopolize
Latin American territories and the wars of
independence. Special attention is given to
the short and long-term effects of coloniza-
tion. The course ends with an introduction to
Decolonial Theory. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151
or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
104
HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY
LATIN AMERICA
3.0 Units
HIST 104 is a general survey of 19th and
20th Century Latin American history. The
course focuses on the political, economic,
and social development of Latin America.
In addition, the course offers an historical
review of U.S. - Latin America relations. The
course is designed to acquaint the student
with the area’s basic history so as to better
appreciate and understand contemporary
social and political change in Latin American
societies. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equiva-
lent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
105
TWENTIETH CENTURY CENTRAL
AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
3.0 Units
HIST 105 is an introductory course focusing
social history in Central America and the
Caribbean. The course focuses on the 20th
Century, with special attention given to the
role and impact of United States policy in
the region. This class discusses race, gender,
ethnicity and social class in Central America
and the Caribbean. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151
or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
106
HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE
RUSSIAN PEOPLE
3.0 Units
HIST 106 is a survey of major political, social, an increased responsibility for leading class
ideological, and economic developments in
Russia from the 10th century to the pres-
ent. Emphasis is on the Romanov Empire,
political movements and reforms in the 19th
century, revolutions in the early 20th century,
the USSR and its collapse, the Russian Feder-
ated Republic and its policies toward the
former Soviet republics and other regional
and international issues. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
111
THE WOMAN IN AMERICAN HISTORY
3.0 Units
HIST 111 is a survey of the history of women
in America from the colonial period to the
present with emphasis on relevant political,
economic and social factors. Traditional roles
of women in society are analyzed in terms of
literary images, popular culture, and stereo-
types. The efforts of women to change their
traditional roles are examined along with the
attitudes and prejudices they encountered
from both sexes in their efforts to bring about
change. In addition, women’s contributions
to various wars, reform movements, religious
crusades, the women’s rights movements
are examined in the context of American
history to establish the real contributions
women have made to this country. Lecture 3
hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
111H
HONORS THE WOMAN IN AMERICAN
HISTORY
3.0 Units
HIST 111H is a survey of the history of
women in America from the colonial period
to the present with emphasis on relevant
political, economic and social factors. Tradi-
tional roles of women in society are analyzed
in terms of literary images, popular culture,
and stereotypes. The efforts of women to
change their traditional roles are examined
along with the attitudes and prejudices they
encountered from both sexes in their efforts
to bring about change. In addition, women’s
contributions to various wars, reform move-
ments, religious crusades, the women’s rights
movements are examined in the context of
American history to establish the real contri-
butions women have made to this country.
The honors course is enhanced in one or
more of the following ways: 1. Students have
discussions and facilitating group activities
inside and outside the classroom. 2. Writing
assignments are focused on critical thinking,
the interpretation of primary sources, and
the application of historical concepts. Lecture
3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL
101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
113
HISTORY OF MEXICO
3.0 Units
HIST 113 is an in-depth study of the emer-
gence of the Mexican institutions and tradi-
tions from Pre-Colombian societies to the
present. The course is designed to meet the
needs of the college student who wishes to
understand the development of the modern
Mexican nation. Modern Mexico and its
development is the primary concern of this
course. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equiva-
lent. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC