Transfers ToCSUDescriptionSurveys the political, economic, social, and diplomatic developments of the United States from the end Civil War to the present 21st-century era of globalization. Emphasis is placed on the historical backgrounds of contemporary American policies and problems, beyond the span of 100 years. Emphasis on the historical, philosophical, political, and aesthetic contexts. This honors course provides enhanced academic rigor with demands that exceed those of a standard version of the course. Critical, analytical written work is the primary means of evaluation. Highlights student research, writing, and reporting, both individually and as part of a learning community, and will often meet in a seminar format. May be offered in a distance-learning format. 