8 courses with the subject HIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A survey and analysis of western civilization from its origin through the 17th century. Major political, social, economic and cultural trends and their influence on modern civilization are examined.
A survey and analysis of western civilization from the 18th century to the present. Nationalism, industrialism, imperialism and major intellectual and social developments are emphasized.
A survey and analysis of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. This course is a study of the origins and causes of the war, the nature and direction of the war itself, and its results and consequences. Particular attention is given to economic, social, political, military and ideological aspects of the American Civil War.
This course explores the causes, conduct, and consequences of the American Revolution from the Seven Years’ War to the ratification of the Constitution, by focusing on political, economic, intellectual, social, military, cultural, and religious developments of the period. The course examines the roles of diverse groups of the era, including Patriots, Loyalists, enslaved people, Native Americans, religious leaders, and women. The course details the postwar era (the Critical Period) with a focus on the Articles of Confederation and the disagreements of Federalists and Anti-Federalists that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution.
A survey course in United States history from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Civil War. The story of our American heritage told against the backdrop of revolution, expansion, nationalism, industrial growth and sectional strife.
A survey course in United States history from the end of the Civil War to the present. Examination of political, social, economic and cultural 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog trends with emphasis on the impact of reconstruction, industrialism, progressivism, isolationism, imperialism, conservatism and liberalism.
An introduction to the history of the world in the 20th century. This course examines the forces, which have produced significant changes in the modern world, and integrates the experiences of Asia, Africa and Latin America with that of Europe and America. An assessment is made of the impact of war, peace, racism, nationalism, imperialism, ideology, religion and family upon the peoples and cultures of the 20th century.
A survey of Latin American history from the 16th century through the present, this course is a general but comprehensive study following a topical approach by focusing on social, cultural, political and military developments in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Major topics include the colonial period, independence movements, nation building, Amerindians, Africans, and Mestizos, governance in the early 20th century, global challenges and the contemporary era. HIS 268—WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 3-0-3 A survey of world history from early human societies through the sixteenth century, this course is a general, but comprehensive, study following a topical approach by focusing on social, cultural and military developments of the period. Major topics include the early complex societies, the formation of classical societies, the postclassical era, and cross-cultural interactions. HIS 269—WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 3-0-3 A survey of world history from the sixteenth century to the present, this course is a comprehensive study following a topical approach by focusing on social, cultural, political, economic and military developments of the period. Major topics include the origins of global independence, the age of revolution, industry, and empire, and contemporary global realignments.
Source: Westmoreland County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
