Student Learning Outcomes: Interpret historical sources from different cultural backgrounds from prehistory to the 16th century. Summarize the significances of cultural exchanges from prehistory to the 16th century. Summarize the impact of religion on human history from prehistory to the 16th century.
General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences , 3- Arts and Humanities- 3B: Humanities )
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
A comparative introduction to the development of cultures in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. This course surveys the historical developments of global societies, major social, political and economic ideas and institutions from their origins until the 16th century. Topics include the origins of world civilizations, the classical world from a global perspective, the evolution of political systems and the early development of international trade. Includes a comparative discussion of world religions.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
HIS 115 Current Events
Units
3
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills concerning current events and social issues by evaluating current events as reported in popular media resources. Compare and contrast various opinions regarding different topics. Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate in writing student''s position regarding events or social issues concerning the world around them.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Discussion, analysis, and interpretation of current local, regional, national and world affairs and personalities. Major emphasis is placed upon political and economic aspects. Newspapers, news magazine, other periodical literature, radio commentators, and television programs are some of the media drawn upon for subject matter.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
HIS 120 World Civilization II
Units
3
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC
Student Learning Outcomes: Interpret historical sources from different cultural backgrounds from the 16th century to present times. Summarize the significances of cultural exchanges from the 16th century to present times. Summarize the impact of religion on human history from the 16th century to present times.
General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 3- Arts and Humanities- 3B: Humanities , 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
A survey of the evolution of modern world civilizations from the 16th century emergence of new global, political, economic, social and intellectual patterns, through the era of industrialization and imperialism, the world wars of the 20th century and the present. Areas of the world emphasized include Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
HIS 125 California History
Units
3
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC
Student Learning Outcomes: Explain the varying interpretations of California history, as derived from readings and discussions. Demonstrate an understanding of the details of California history. Compare and contrast different cultures and societies in California history. Evaluate current events relevant to California, connecting common ideas and problems from the present to past periods of California history.
General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 3- Arts and Humanities- 3B: Humanities , 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
A history of culture, social, economic and historical aspects of California from the pre-Columbian period to the present with an emphasis on the period since statehood in 1850. This course emphasized the historiography of California (past and present historical writings about California.) There will also be a brief examination of California literature and art throughout history.