HIS201 Recent US History

This course is a seminar on American history from 1945 to the present. It will examine the challenges facing the United States after World War Two. Attention will be directed to America's activities during the Cold War, the Federal government's response to social and economic issues, the rising challenge of minority groups, and the impact of industrial and technological growth on the economy and the environment. Independent projects examining contemporary America will be assigned.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 English Composition I or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • History/Government Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Reading Content Course

  • Social Science Elective