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History of California
HIST XL 154
This course covers the development of California from the earliest times to the present, examining themes of immigration, the environment, ethnic and racial relations, and the mythical California "state of mind".
List major turning points in California's history, identifying those that played the largest roles in shaping California into its current form
Produce arguments in both informal and formal styles, employing relevant evidence to craft persuasive answers to historical questions
Explain the historical roots of current conditions and events in California, illustrating clear connections between past and present
About this course:
This course covers the economic, social, intellectual and political development of California from earliest times to present. Transferable for UC credit.
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