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    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog
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HIST& 158 History of US III (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly HIST 243 - CCN

Course Description
A survey of the economic, social, political and diplomatic history of the United States from 1900 to present.

Course Content
A. Geographic setting
B. Subperiods in the history of the USA since 1900
C. Politics
D. Economy
E. Culture
F. Education
G. Science and technology
H. Law
I. Military affairs
J. Status of the environment
K. Relations with other nations

Student Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze the pivotal developments in all regions of the USA since 1900.

2. Explain the chief components (religious, economic, political, etc.) of the culture of the USA since 1900.

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

4. Identify the major problems confronting the USA since 1900.

5. Draw conclusions from history, discussing long-lasting trends and their possible impact on current and future developments.

6. Compare and contrast the major cultural realms of the USA since 1900.

7. Analyze the position in the world of the American nation during the said period.

8. Discuss the impact of the culture of the USA on the world since 1900.

9. Explain the most valuable lessons drawn from the analysis of the history of the USA during the period in question.

Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.

Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Intercultural Engagement: Graduates demonstrate self-efficacy in intercultural engagement to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through reflections and expressions of cultural humility, empathy, and social and civic engagement and action. Further, graduates examine how identities/positionalities such as races, social classes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and cultures impact perceptions, actions, and the distribution of power and privilege in communities, systems, and institutions.

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

Potential Methods
A. Objective tests
B. Essay tests
C. Class discussions
D. Class presentations
E. Written assignments



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