HIST 2360 - The Changing of America, 1945 to the Present Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
Analysis of the forces that have shaped modern America: the Cold War, the Kennedy years, the Great Society, Vietnam, Watergate, the Energy Crisis, the Conservative Resurgence.
Billable Contact Hours: 3
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the central themes and events in American history from the end of the Second World War to the present.Objectives: The student will - Recognize the significance of historical events, individuals/organizations, and topics relevant to the period.
- Identify the various social, cultural, political, and economic movements relevant to the period.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate between the characteristics of the major historical movements germane to the period. Objectives: The student will - Recognize the effects of the Cold War on the United States and its institutions.
- Explain the impact of specific social, cultural, and economic movements on the United States and its institutions.
- Explain the impact of specific political movements, technological/scientific advances, and military activities on the United States and its institutions.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the American experience in a global context. Objectives: The student will - Explain America’s relationship with Europe and the Soviet Union in the post-War era.
- Explain America’s relationship with Japan, China and Southeast Asia in the post-War era.
- Explain America’s relationship with the Middle East and Africa in the post-War era.
- Explain America’s relationship with Latin America and South America in the post-War era.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Session and Topic:- America’s Advent to Power (1898-1941)
- The Legacy of the Second World War (1941-1945)
- Cold War Politics in the Truman Years (1945-1953)
- The Politics and Culture of Abundance (1952-1960)
- A Decade of Rebellion and Reform (1960-1968)
- The Vietnam War and the Limits of Power (1961-1975)
- The Retreat from Liberalism, the End of the Cold War, and the Rise of the Global Economy (1976-2000)
- America in the Twenty-First Century and the Legacy of September 11th (2000-Present)
Primary Faculty
Weintz, Elton
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Williams-Chehmani, Angie
Dean
Pritchett, Marie
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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