HIST 106 - World History II: From 1500 to Present

    Recent Professors
    Judith L. Hunt
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course provides a broad survey of the modern world including the rich histories of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania since 1500 CE. It examines the major historical events that created an interconnected world from a comparative and international perspective. Themes such as exploration, industrialization, global trade, human rights, capitalism and consumerism, popular culture, the environment, political and social structures, nationalism, secularism, imperialism and post-colonialism are examined.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:10am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 11:20am–1:20pm