History (HIST)
HIST 1105G Making History 3 Credits (3)
General introduction to history: how historians carry out research and develop interpretations about the past.
HIST 1110G United States History I 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of the United States from the pre-colonial period to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of the United States within the context of world societies.
HIST 1120G United States History II 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of the United States from reconstruction to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of the United States within the context of world societies.
HIST 1122 History of Latinos in the U.S. 3 Credits (3)
This course will explore major themes that influence and characterize the experiences of various Hispanic and Latino populations in the regions of North America encompassing the contemporary United States. Through course lessons, readings, mixed media, and discussions, students will develop an appreciation for the diverse Latino groups that are estimated to comprise nearly 30% of the U.S. population by 2050. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the key historical events and trends of culture, economics, immigration, politics, religion, and social life from pre-European contact up to the present day.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to explain in their work how core concepts, events, and institutions in the history of Latino populations in the U.S., and how those cultures changed over the course of the centuries from the pre-colonial period to present. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: Remember and Understand
- Students will distinguish between primary and secondary sources, identify, and evaluate evidence, and empathize with people in their historical context. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: Analyze, Remember, Evaluate, Create
- Students will summarize and appraise diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic manifestations of Latino populations in the U.S. in order to construct past events. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: Understand, Evaluate, Apply
- Students will identify historical arguments in a variety of sources and engage with critical topics in the historical study of Latino populations in the U.S., including gender, class, and sexuality, while also evaluating credibility, perspective, and relevance. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: Remember, Understand, Evaluate
- Students will create well-supported historical arguments and narratives that demonstrate an awareness of genre and audience. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: Create, Apply
- Students will apply historical knowledge and historical thinking in order to infer what drives and motivates the Latino experience in the U.S. in both past and present. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: Apply, Analyze
HIST 1130G World History I 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to global history from ancient times to the 16th century. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of world societies. Repeatable: up to 3 credits.
HIST 1140G World History II 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to global history from the 16th century to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of world societies. Repeatable: up to 3 credits.
HIST 1150G Western Civilization I 3 Credits (3)
This course is a chronological treatment of the history of the western world from ancient times to the early modern era. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of western civilization within the context of world societies. Selective attention will be given to non-western civilizations which impact and influence the development of western civilization.
HIST 1160G Western Civilization II 3 Credits (3)
This course is a chronological treatment of the history of the western world from the early modern era to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of western civilization within the context of world societies. Selective attention will be given to non-western civilizations which impact and influence the development of western civilization.
HIST 1170 Survey of Early Latin America 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as a survey of the history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times through independence. This course will explore the contributions of Indigenous peoples, Africans, and Europeans to the creation of Latin America’s diverse societies. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential to the understanding of the history of Latin America within the context of world societies.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to EXPLAIN in their work how humans in the past shaped their own unique historical moments and were shaped by those moments, and how those cultures changed over the course of the centuries for the history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times through independence. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND
- Students will DISTINGUISH between primary and secondary sources, IDENTIFY and EVALUATE evidence and EMPATHIZE with people in their historical context. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: ANALYZE, REMEMBER, EVALUATE, CREATE
- Students will SUMMARIZE and APPRAISE different historical interpretations and evidence in order to CONSTRUCT past events. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE, APPLY
- Students will IDENTIFY historical arguments in a variety of sources and EXPLAIN how they were constructed, EVALUATING credibility, perspective, and relevance. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE
- Students will CREATE well-supported historical arguments and narratives that demonstrate an awareness of audience. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: CREATE, APPLY
- Students will APPLY historical knowledge and historical thinking “in order to infer what drives and motivates human behavior in both past and present.” Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: APPLY, ANALYZE 19
HIST 1180 Survey of Modern Latin America 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as a survey of the history of Latin America from independence to the present. This course will explore the contributions of Indigenous peoples, Africans, and Europeans to the creation of Latin America’s diverse societies. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential to the understanding of the history of Latin America within the context of world societies.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to EXPLAIN in their work how humans in the past shaped their own unique historical moments and were shaped by those moments, and how those cultures changed over the course of the centuries for the history of Latin America from independence to the present. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND
- Students will DISTINGUISH between primary and secondary sources, IDENTIFY and EVALUATE evidence and EMPATHIZE with people in their historical context. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: ANALYZE, REMEMBER, EVALUATE, CREATE
- Students will SUMMARIZE and APPRAISE different historical interpretations and evidence in order to CONSTRUCT past events. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE, APPLY
- Students will IDENTIFY historical arguments in a variety of sources and EXPLAIN how they were constructed, EVALUATING credibility, perspective, and relevance. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE
- Students will CREATE well-supported historical arguments and narratives that demonstrate an awareness of audience. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: CREATE, APPLY
- Students will APPLY historical knowledge and historical thinking “in order to infer what drives and motivates human behavior in both past and present.” Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: APPLY, ANALYZE 20
HIST 2110 Survey of New Mexico History 3 Credits (3)
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of New Mexico from the pre- Columbian times to the present day. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of New Mexico within the context of the Americas.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to EXPLAIN in their work how humans in the past shaped their own unique historical moments and were shaped by those moments, and how those cultures changed over the course of the centuries for the history of New Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present day. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND
- Students will DISTINGUISH between primary and secondary sources, IDENTIFY and EVALUATE evidence and EMPATHIZE with people in their historical context. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: ANALYZE, REMEMBER, EVALUATE, CREATE
- Students will SUMMARIZE and APPRAISE different historical interpretations and evidence in order to CONSTRUCT past events. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE, APPLY
- Students will IDENTIFY historical arguments in a variety of sources and EXPLAIN how they were constructed, EVALUATING credibility, perspective, and relevance. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE
- Students will CREATE well-supported historical arguments and narratives that demonstrate an awareness of audience. Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: CREATE, APPLY
- Students will APPLY historical knowledge and historical thinking “in order to infer what drives and motivates human behavior in both past and present.” Bloom Taxonomy’s Cognitive Process: APPLY, ANALYZE 16
HIST 2245G Islamic Civilizations to 1800 3 Credits (3)
History of Islamic civilizations to 1800.
HIST 2246G Islamic Civilizations since 1800 3 Credits (3)
History of Islamic civilizations since 1800.
HIST 2250G East Asia to 1600 3 Credits (3)
History of China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan from earliest times through the sixteenth century. Emphasis on cultural and political developments and their social and economic contexts, and the interaction between East Asian societies.
HIST 2251G East Asia since 1600 3 Credits (3)
History of China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. Emphasis on internal development of each country, as well as the social and political impact of Western Imperialism, and the emergence of each country's unique version of modern society.
HIST 2996 Topics in History 1-3 Credits
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.