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HIST 207 Historical Study Abroad (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A historical overview of the economic, religious, social, legal, educational and artistic make up of a city, culture or country other than the United States.

Course Content
A. Geographic setting
B. Major periods in the history of the country that is the subject of the study
C. Politics
D. Economy
E. Culture
F. Education
G. Science & technology
H. Law
I. Military affairs
J. Status of the environment
K. Relations with the United States

Student Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze the pivotal developments in the visited country.

2. Explain the chief components (religious, economic, political) of the culture of the visited country.

3. Analyze the interconnections (social, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious) among different historical movements, changes and trends.

4. Identify the major problems facing the visited country today.

5. Draw conclusions from history, discussing recent and present trends and their possible impact on the future.

6. Compare and contrast the cultural realms of the visited country.

7. Analyze the position in the world of the visited country today and in the near future.

8. Discuss the impact of the culture visited country of the said country on the world.

9. Determine an overall plan for an even wider range of mutually beneficial ties between the U.S. and the country in question based on lessons that are drawn from history.

10. Discuss from a historical perspective major features of the geography, as well as fundamental aspects of the politics, economics, culture, education, science & technology, law, military establishment, and environment of the visit country plus its relations with the USA.

Degree Outcomes
Social Science: Graduates use social science research methods and/or theory to analyze and interpret social phenomena.

Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50



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