HIST& 126World Civilizations I: DIV5 CR HUM, ELEC, DIVF
Focuses on the origins, development, and features of various societies in the ancient
and classical world, including the peoples of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas,
and Oceania. This course examines the political, social, and cultural contours of
particular societies and the interactions and relationships among people of different
historical cultures.
HIST& 127World Civilizations II: DIV5 CR SOCS, DIV, ELECW
Examines the dramatic changes in world history in the pre-modern and early modern
period (1500-1800), a time of profound and unprecedented transformations in many societies
around the world. Historical topics include: the development of new economic systems
such as mercantile capitalism; large-scale interactions such as the Columbian exchange;
scientific, philosophical, and political revolutions; and new global relationships
such as colonialism. Attention will be payed to the increasing interdependence of
Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.
HIST& 136US History I5 CR SOCSS, F, W, Sp
Focuses on the causes and effects of social, cultural, political, intellectual and
economic change. Attention will also be given to the events outside North America
that contributed to the emergence of the United States.
HIST& 137US History II5 CR SOCSS, F, W, Sp
Focuses on the causes and effects of social, cultural, political, intellectual and
economic change, from Reconstruction to the present. Attention will also be given
to the events (e.g., immigration) outside North America that contributed to the emergence
of the U.S. as well as the effects (e.g., imperialism) of its emergence on the rest
of the world.
HIST& 215Women in U.S. History: DIV5 CR DIV, SOCSSp
Focuses on the history of American women from pre-European settlement to the present.
Lectures, readings, and assessments emphasize how female roles in family, work, politics,
and culture have changed over time, creating new definitions of womanhood. Emphasizes
the diversity among women in terms of race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality.
HIST 205History of East Asia: DIV5 CR DIV, ELEC, SOCSSp
Explores the past two hundred years of East Asia history, paying particular attention
to China and Japan. It examines a number of topics: 1) the political, economic, and
cultural changes and continuities within East Asian societies, 2) the interrelations
among these countries, and 3) their interactions with the world outside their region.
HIST 214Sports in American History5 CR ELEC, SOCS
Examines the American sporting experience from the colonial period through the 21st
century. Focuses on the rise of organized sports institutions and how race, class,
gender, ethnicity, and religion have shaped the relationship between sport and society.
Students will learn about the histories of various sports, the athlete and spectator
experience, consumerism and celebrity culture.
HIST 254History of Washington and the Pacific Northwest5 CR ELEC, SOCSS, Sp
Provides a social, political, economic history of the Pacific Northwest with particular
emphasis on the State of Washington, including Native American history and gender/ethnic
history. Course meets the Washington State History requirement for teacher certification.
HIST 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CR
Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized
student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace
success.
Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent
requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this
course.
HIST 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CR
Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content
and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented
in an Independent Study contract.
Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.