History (HIS) at Danville Community College


         
 
Advanced Search
Distance Learning
Restrict search to:
   Distance Learning Types
Time of Day
Restrict search to:
Term
Restrict search to:
HIS 101 - Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE
Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to 1600 CE. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 101 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 102 - Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE
Examines the development of western civilization from 1600 CE to the present. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 102 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 111 - World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE
Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe from antiquity to approximately 1500. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 111 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 112 - World Civilizations Post-1500 CE
Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from approximately 1500 CE through the present. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 112 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 121 - United States History to 1877
Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 121 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 122 - United States History Since 1865
Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 122 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 127 - Women in American History
Studies the role of women and attitudes toward women in American society from colonial times to the present.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 135 - History of the Contemporary World
Analyzes world developments since World War II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 141 - African-American History I
Surveys the history of African Americans from their African origins to 1876.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 141 Detailed Outline icon
HIS 195 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
HIS 205 - Local History
Studies the history of the local community and/or region.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 225 - Topics in European History I
Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 226 - Topics in European History II
Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 261 - Topics in Cultural Ethnicity I
Cultural experiences of various ethnic groups in the United States, e.g. the Irish, Italians, Jews, Germans, etc.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 262 - United States History in Film
Examines selected topics in the United States history which shaped the American experience, presented in film.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 266 - Military History of the Civil War
Analyzes military campaigns of the Civil War, including factors contributing to the defeat of the Confederacy and problems created by the war. May include field trips to Civil War sites in the region.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 269 - Civil War and Reconstruction
Studies factors that led to the division between the States. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 277 - The American Experience in Vietnam
Analyzes American involvement in Vietnam from World War II with emphasis on the presidencies of Johnson, Nixon and Ford.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HIS 295 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits