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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Selected Issues in History
Course: HIS107

First Term: 2022 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: In-depth survey of selected issues in history. Includes examination of the relationships among events, ideas, and artifacts relevant to the selected topic. Incorporates various historical lenses pertinent to the topic.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe historical events related to selected topics. (I)
2. Apply the process of historical inquiry to selected topics. (II)
3. Contextualize historical events through analysis of evidence. (III)
4. Synthesize historical evidence to connect the past to the present. (III)
5. Construct an evidence-based historical argument that incorporates primary and secondary sources. (III, V)
6. Communicate findings of historical research to a diverse audience. (IV, V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Historical events
II. Historical inquiry
   A. Formulation of research questions
   B. Evidence
      1. Searches
      2. Relevancy
   C. Conclusions
   D. Findings
III. Evidence
   A. Primary and secondary sources
   B. Evaluation criteria
IV. Communication of findings
   A. Awareness of audience
   B. Presentation of findings
V. Historical Arguments
   A. Argument forms
   B. Strength of arguments
   C. Logical fallacies
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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