HIST 005B - World History from 1500

    Recent Professors
    Usiel Meraz Cerna, Alexandra Zvargulis Robertson, Mel Pritchard
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
    Class Size
    38 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2025 Sections
    View Fall 2025 sections of HIST 005B
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course provides a comparative and interactive investigation of World History as related to the development of the modern world. Five geographic areas surveyed include: Africa, Asia/Pacific Islands, Europe, North and South America. Students are introduced to the major historical events and trends in world history from 1500. Historical analysis and interpretations are surveyed through comparative examination of the economic, cultural, political, social and technological commonalities and differences between human societies. The course examines the implications of race, gender, class, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexualities in human societies over time.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:45am