HIST 130 - SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

    Recent Professors
    Erik L. Altenbernd
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    6.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US1 · UCTCA Area 3B · UCTCA Area 4F · UCTCA Area UC-H · UCTCA Area UC-B · UCTCA Area UCTCA · UCTCA Area 4
    Description
    Examines the social and cultural history of the United States, from the 15th century to the present and with a special focus on topics related to race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual orientation. By examining different aspects of American culture (literature, films, television programs, paintings, photographs) the course analyzes the history of topics like slavery, segregation, and civil rights; capitalism, wealth, poverty, and economic inequality; women, gender identity, and sexual orientation; immigration; and the colonization of California and the American West. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm