Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 300 HIS108 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS UNITED STATES HISTORY 1945 TO THE PRESENT Survey of American history from 1945 to the present. Focuses on the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States from the end of World War II to the present time. Includes domestic developments and foreign policy. Prerequisites: None. HIS109 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE Examination of origins and development of Spanish-American and Mexican- American peoples and their contribution to culture, history and development of United States. Emphasis on Mexican-American War and its impact on educational, social, and economic conditions of the Mexican-Americans of the southwest. Prerequisites: None. HIS110 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 Survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from the beginning of human civilization to 1500. Prerequisites: None. HIS111 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS WORLD HISTORY 1500 TO THE PRESENT Survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from 1500 to the present. Prerequisites: None. HIS113 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATIONS TO 1850 An examination of the characteristics and development of civilizations, religions and philosophies of the Middle East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia. From ancient times to the mid-nineteenth century. Prerequisites: None. HIS140 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years including developments in the 20th century. Focuses on selected groups such as the Cherokee, Iroquois Confederation, Navajo, Sioux and Indians of the Southwest in relation to cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include development and influence of federal policies, past and present issues confronting Native Americans and how Native American individuals and communities maintain their identities as they confront social changes. Prerequisites: None. HIS201 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AMERICA Introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present. Deals chronologically with changes and developments which have influenced the lives of women. Prerequisites: None.