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HIS 121 - Making Modern America
Making Modern America Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore Standing Because we live in an increasingly connected world, yet one that is also increasingly disconnected, the necessity of understanding modern American history is critically important. This class will place particular emphasis on understanding the evolution of the United States from an expanding and developing nation-yet still isolated- to one of the world's most powerful nations in the 21st century. Students will learn about the significance of social, economic, diplomatic, and political movements that helped to share modern American identity, including reform movements, wars, the civil rights movement, consumerism, and the global economy. As citizen in an increasingly divided nation ,understanding the country's history (and its many interpretations) is essential for responsible citizenship. Being able to make informed decisions, appreciate complexity, and learning how to think critically are skills you will develop in this class. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture History Department Course Attributes: American History, CSUS Common Course, GER IVA-Social Sciences, ELAC DC-Arts & Humanities, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking, Public Policy Skill Courses, LAC T1H-Historicl Perspective

HIS 121 - Making Modern America

Making Modern America
Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore Standing

Because we live in an increasingly connected world, yet one that is also increasingly disconnected, the necessity of understanding modern American history is critically important. This class will place particular emphasis on understanding the evolution of the United States from an expanding and developing nation-yet still isolated- to one of the world's most powerful nations in the 21st century. Students will learn about the significance of social, economic, diplomatic, and political movements that helped to share modern American identity, including reform movements, wars, the civil rights movement, consumerism, and the global economy. As citizen in an increasingly divided nation ,understanding the country's history (and its many interpretations) is essential for responsible citizenship. Being able to make informed decisions, appreciate complexity, and learning how to think critically are skills you will develop in this class.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

History Department

Course Attributes:
American History, CSUS Common Course, GER IVA-Social Sciences, ELAC DC-Arts & Humanities, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking, Public Policy Skill Courses, LAC T1H-Historicl Perspective

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