Modern American History

HST 110 - United States since 1865

Explore the people, events and ideas that shaped U.S. history from 1865 to the present. Examine the evolving role of government in shaping domestic policy and society, America's growing influence on the world stage, and the evolution of rights in American history.

Overview

History is a dynamic field of inquiry that helps us understand the world in which we live. What is America’s place in the world? What is the role of government? What rights do citizens and different groups have? We can think about how the past reminds us or intersects with the present and make comparisons to see that while the past never truly repeats itself, it can be cyclical. Modern American history informs and engages with the present.

Requirements

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

What you’ll learn

Analyze cultural, political, or social practices, texts, or discourses in historical or contemporary context
Identify perspectives or values as manifested in a given philosophical or religious framework or a given historical or cultural context
Identify and place in context major events, people and ideas in American history after the Civil War
Explain the role of government in American history
Evaluate America’s influence in the World
Assess rights in American society: what are they, and who possesses them?
Communicate coherent arguments or narratives using evidence drawn from qualitative or quantitative sources

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

HUAD: Humanities, Arts and Design General Studies requirements for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

Faculty and course staff

Karin Enloe

Senior Instructor,

School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

Arizona State University

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Why take ASU Universal Learner Courses

Credit you receive is from a regionally accredited university
Your credit is highly transferable
You only pay the $400 course cost if you pass