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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

History 8


COURSE DESCRIPTION
8 History of the Americas Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Advisory: Qualifying reading placement level recommended
A history of the Western Hemisphere including a study of the pre-Columbian Indian cultures, European exploration and colonization, life in the colonial Americas, and the achievement of independence by the United States and Latin America. Latin America, Canada, and the United States are studied as an integrated whole. Included is a consideration of the Constitution of the United States. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A history of the Western Hemisphere from pre-Columbian times to the United States and Latin American wars of independence.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Think critically and reason logically on the basis of historical information.

Function in the role of a responsible individual in an ever-increasing inter-dependent world.

Become familiar with the various sources of historical information.

Understand and appreciate the nature of the historical processes and methods.

Understand and appreciate the diversity of other cultures, lands, and people.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Introduction
  2. Pre-Columbian America
  3. European and African Backgrounds
  4. Discovery and conquest of the Americas
  5. Iberian America:  16th, 17th Century
  6. English, French, Dutch America:  17th Century
  7. Slavery in the Americas
  8. Contest for Colonies
  9. The Spanish Borderlands
  10. The Englightement and the Americas
  11. British-French Imperial Conflict:  18th Century
  12. American Wars of Independence
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures which both disseminate information and pose problems.
  • Discussions which emphasize the ability to reason and think.
  • Assigned readings outside of class.
  • Discussion of current events related to course content.
  • May require assigned outside reading which involves .independent research in addition to the required readings.

 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter.
  • Examinations (at least 4).
  • Examinations must include written assignments involving critical analysis as well as exposition.
  • Assigned outside writing which involves independent research in addition to the required readings.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Possible texts include:

    Gobons, Spain in America, Harper & Row

    Morner, Race Misture in the History of Latin America, Vol. 1

    Worchester & Shaeffer, The Growth and Culture of Latin America, Vol. 1
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