HIST 407A - United States and the World I

(3 units)

Origins, character and consequences of American foreign policies from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the influence of transnational processes on American politics, the economy, and culture.
2. critically examine the consequences of the transborder crossing of ideas, goods, people, and capital.
3. analyze and interpret primary sources in different forms, including documents, film, popular media, photographs, and autobiography.
4. critically read and analyze secondary sources for the argument, main points, and use of evidence.
5. construct an original historical argument and logically support it with evidence from primary and secondary sources.
6. present ideas in an effective and organized manner in written and oral formats.

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