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DANCE-1-HISTORY OF DANCE-L1-30303
Course Description: DANCE 1 HISTORY OF DANCE 3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP) Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC Theory and history of dance: Dance as an art form, educational medium, and therapeutic tool; contributions of choreographers and artists. 1008.00 AA/AS Area 3; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A • Course study under this section may be repeated three times. • This course may be taken for letter grade OR P/NP. • Prerequisite: None required
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HIST-3A-WORLD HISTORY TO 1500-L1-41224
This 8-week ONLINE course offers a comprehensive study of world history from the beginning of complex societies to 1500 CE. Emphasizing critical and creative thinking, the course delves into significant political, economic, social, and cultural themes that have shaped civilizations and the early modern world. Students will explore the concept of "civilization" through various analytical lenses, including race, class, and gender, while developing skills to analyze primary and secondary sources. By examining broad patterns of change, human interaction, and the impact of belief systems, students will gain a deeper understanding of historical cause and effect, and the intended versus unintended consequences of historical developments.
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HIST-C1001-United States History to 1877-L1-41934
This course surveys North American and United States history from the period of European colonization through the era of U.S. Reconstruction following the Civil War. The course examines the migration of peoples from Europe and Africa to North America, their interactions with Indigenous peoples, and the formation of new societies in various regions. Major themes include the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contributed to the growth of the United States, with sustained attention to the evolving relationship between freedom and slavery, power and citizenship, and land and labor.