HIST 8 - World History Since 1500

    Recent Professors
    John Finell, Justin Collins, Michael Smith, Daniel Joesten
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    32–35 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6
    Description
    This course offers a broad thematic survey of world history from 1500 to the present. Through lecture and discussion, students examine the global implications of contact between continents, industrialization, colonialism, imperialism, nationalism, cultural change, decolonization, changes in women’s rights and roles, and the rise and fall of world communism. Students also compare regions and cultures by analyzing themes and institutions that cross cultures and by reading a variety of contemporary accounts. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID HIST 160]
    Usually Held
    Mon Fri 12:20pm–1:10pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am, Mon Fri 8:30am–9:20am, Thu 11:55am–1:25pm