U.S. History from 1945 to the Present
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Overview
Subject area
HIS
Catalog Number
5900
Course Title
U.S. History from 1945 to the Present
Department(s)
Description
This class introduces students to an in-depth analysis of pivotal issues faced by the U.S. since the end of World War II, including postwar economic growth and suburbanization; the 1950s red scare; the emergence of the U.S. as a world super power and U.S. military engagements such as the Vietnam War; the rise of social protest movements around issues of race, gender, and sexuality; and post 1970s crises such as growing economic inequality, climate change, and political polarization.
Typically Offered
All Terms
Academic Career
Undergraduate Kingsborough CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FUS - Flexible Core - US Experience in its Diversity
Course Attributes
- ELO - CVEG (Civic Engagement)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Schedule
Schedule
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