Course ID: HIST R104 Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 10/25/2017 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2018

COURSE OUTLINE

OXNARD COLLEGE

I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: HIST R104 Banner title: History of Full title:

Previous course id: HIST R104 Banner title: History of California Full title: History of California

B. Reason(s) course is offered: A basic understanding of the unique forces that have gone into creating the social, economic and political realities of the entity known as the State of California is important for citizens of this state and community. This course fulfills AA/AS degree requirements (Area B-2 Social/Behavioral Science). Moreover, it satisfies several transfer requirements or programs including the IGETC Certification Plan (Area 4. Social & Behavioral Sciences and CSU History); it fulfills Area D, group 5 and group 6 requirements for the CSU Transfer General Education Certification Plan, the history category of the transfer plan; and Area II. Perspectives (Humanities) in area 1. History for California Lutheran University.

C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: 5 Year Update

D. C-ID: 1. C-ID Descriptor: 2. C-ID Status: Not Applicable

E. Co-listed as: Current: None Previous:

II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 3.00 to 3.00 Previous: 3.00

B. Course Hours: 1. Weekly Meeting Hours: Current: Lecture: 3.00 Lab: Other: Previous: Lecture: 3.00 Lab: Other:

2. Total Contact Hours: Current: 48.00 to 54.00 Previous: 54.00

C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: Previous:

2. Corequisites Current: Previous:

3. Advisories: Current: Previous:

4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous:

D. Catalog description: Current: This course presents a survey of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and American periods of California while considering the political, economic, social, and cultural evolution of the state.

Previous, if different: This course presents a survey of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American periods of California while considering the political, economic, social, and cultural evolution of the state.

E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $

F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [X] Will not be required: [ ]

Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [ ]

G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: A - Not designed as repeatable

H. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [x] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

Previous, if different: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X]

Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ]

III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Arrange major and significant occurrences in California history in proper chronological order. B. Recognize the relationship between specific developments in California and the more general trends in the history of the . C. Explain the connection between historical events and the growth and development of California. D. Interpret historical data as to its meaning and its significance in explaining the flow of California history. E. Analyze and appraise various interpretations and explanations of the course of California history and test existing theories and approaches by referring to primary sources and constructing their own valid and logical interpretations and explanations. F. Relate specific historical events to the appearance, development or continuation of certain basic American values, political, social and economic perspectives that have in turn influenced the development of the state of California. G. Identify the pluralistic cultural foundations of California history and society.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Students will describe the location and culture of at least two Native American tribes in the area that eventually became California. B. Evaluate the major historical developments of the Mexican era in California.

V. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. The land and its resources B. Ancient and native inhabitants of California 1. Theories of the origins and characteristics of the first inhabitants 2. The culture of California natives C. Spanish discovery and early exploration 1. Colonial policies of New 2. The early expeditions mapping and naming California D. Spanish settlement of California 1. Expeditions and Missions 2. Politics of colonization and the limited emergence of civil communities E. The effects of global politics and revolution 1. Great Power rivalries and republican principles 2. ’s struggle for independence F. American infiltration and conquest 1. Traders, trappers and settlers 2. Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War G. The Gold Rush 1. The impact of the discovery and the convergence of gold seekers on California 2. Social and ethnic strains of the wild frontier H. Statehood and urbanization. 1. The transition to being a state 2. I. Emergence of a frontier economy 1. Mining, banking and agriculture 2. Railroads, monopolies and speculation/depression J. The politics and culture of late 19th century California. 1. The Chinese question 2. The Gilded Age and social criticism in California K. The emergence of the modern American dream in California 1. Technology, movies and the boom psychology of the American mind 2. Populism and Progressivism in California L. The Great Depression in California 1. Labor, strife and radical politics 2. Migrations and the evolution of Californian communities M. World War II and California 1. War-time prosperity 2. Social and Constitutional issues N. Post War life in California 1. Politics and parties 2. Suburban California and population explosions 3. Conformity and suspicions O. The Psychedelic 1960s 1. and Free speech movements 2. Conservative energies and radical exhaustion P. The eras of limits 1. Swinging between conservative and liberal agendas 2. Tax revolt and its implications Q. Environment energy and economy 1. Protectionism, poisons, and petroleum dependency 2. the post-industrial economy R. New California 1. Social and human trends in modern California 2. The culture of the coast

VI. Lab Content: None

VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Presentation of timelines and or multiple specific historical occurrences with the students asked to organize them in proper chronological order and to seek out the cause and effect relationships between and among the events. B. The use of interactive instructional activities that ask students to compare and contrast trends in California history with pertinent national historical data. C. Students will read and give their interpretations of various primary sources (ex. the letters of Dame Shirley). D. Students may participate in simulations or other role-playing activities to develop their sense of the historical decision making process. E. Instructor lecture presentations with frequent and often check for understanding through question and response activities. This would relate to any and all of the student learning objectives. F. Viewing a variety of visual stimuli including video presentations, PowerPoint Presentations, Slideshows, maps or other similar material. Students will be asked to relate such material to the course topics and themes. G. Students may be asked to make presentations illustrating their understanding of the material and serving as discussion launching pads for class discovery of certain topics and themes. H. Students may be asked to conduct research and inquiry on their own to provide the core ingredients of collective discussion and discovery of themes and topics. I. Various Internet resources and activities (incorporating some of the techniques and pedagogy of distance education) might be assigned in accordance with the goals and Student Learning Objectives of the course.

VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [X] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [ ] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [ ]

For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why.

B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. Students may be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of the and its impact on the history of the state, through testing or the creation of maps. 2. Students may be asked to orally present (or do so in writing) their understanding and interpretation of various historical trends. 3. Students may be given opportunities to construct essays or research papers illustrating their views and understanding of historical themes. 4. Students may be asked to complete various quizzes, essay exams, and/or creative activities designed to demonstrate their mastery of any and/or all of the course objectives.

C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. A survey text chosen for the course b. A document or primary source reader c. A supplemental text including both primary and secondary source material d. Supplemental material prepared by the Instructor e. Externally located material germane to the course such as sources on the Internet or housed in the Library such as primary source documents or research results f. A telecourse guide or workbook associated with the class 2. Writing a. Responses to specific tasks presented in worksheets or task specific activities b. Individual free-standing essays c. Thought pieces in which students present their thoughts and assessment of concepts or questions put to them on the material encountered d. The formal presentation of research and inquiry activity e. Journaling of learning activities f. Creative presentations of ideas and concepts such as songs, poems, plays, stories, or dialogues 3. Other a. Library inquiry activities and assignments b. Internet inquiry activities such as locating bodies of evidence and documents pertaining to the material covered in class c. Visual activities such as viewing telecourse material or various videos or films such as the series on California missions

IX. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Rawls, J., Bean, W. (2012). California: An Interpretive History (10/e). McGraw- Hill. 2. Cherny, R.W., Lemke-Santangelo, G., Griswold del Castillo, R. (2014). Competing Visions: A History of California (2/e). Boston Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 3. Rice, R. et al. (2012). The Elusive Eden: A New History of Calfornia (4/e). McGraw-Hill. B. Other instructional materials:

X. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum qualifications: 1. History (Masters Required) B. Additional certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification:

XI. Approval Dates Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 10/25/2017 Board of Trustees Approval Date: 10/25/2017 State Approval Date: Catalog Start Date: Fall 2018

XII. Distance Learning Appendix A. Methods of Instruction Methods may include, but are not limited to: 1. District approved CMS would be used to achieve regularly scheduled contact hours, orientation, testing sessions, and to monitor and moderate discussion sessions. The required attendance of specifically scheduled participation in asynchronous discussion, objective exams and/or completion of online writing assignments would be comparable to the traditional classroom contact. Ongoing current event material is added regular and discussion is required.

B. Information Transfer Methods may include, but are not limited to: 1. Chat/IM 2. Collaborative projects: group blogs, wikis 3. Course announcements 4. Discussion boards 5. E-Mail 6. Instructor-provided online materials 7. Lectures (recorded/streaming) 8. Messaging via the LMS 9. Modules on the LMS 10. Personalized feedback 11. Phone/voicemail 12. Podcasts/webinars/screencasts 13. Textbooks 14. Videoconferencing/CCCConfer/Skype

Course ID: 2289