History

Description

History, in the broad sense, is the study of all human experience. It examines the people, institutions, ideas, and events from the past to the present. The study of history contributes to cultural literacy and develops critical thinking and other useful skills while helping students understand the present and plan for the future. Historical study provides a solid, fundamental preparation for careers in business, industry, government, and education. It also serves as excellent preparation for law school, Foreign Service, international work, urban affairs, historical consulting, and library science. The courses listed meet the requirements for an Associate of Art Degree in History at Taft College.

To earn an Associate in Art Degree in History, students must complete: (1) all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in each course; and (2) 42 units of General Education Graduation Requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the requirements for the major in History, a student will be able to:

1. Graduates of the history program should demonstrate critical thought regarding the nature of historical interpretation, the variety of historical sources, and the structure of historical argument and be able to apply that understanding to answering historical questions.

2. Graduates of the history programs should be able to interpret primary and secondary sources and compose an argument which explains their historical significance in western, non-western, and ancient societies regarding the following: race, class, gender, and ethnicity; technological and scientific developments; political trends, attitudes, conflicts, and events; and social and cultural developments.