HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era


Course Description

This course examines U.S. civilization to the Early National Era. Students will survey the social, cultural, political, economic, and intellectual development of the Colonial Era with an emphasis on the era of the American Revolution, the development of the Constitution, and the role of the major ethnic, social, and gender groups in the American experience.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
38733 HIST 17A 55Z ······· TBA-TBA George Edgar ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
HIST-017A-55Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
American Promise (Value Edition) (V1) (8th Edition)
Roark © 2020
ISBN: 9781319208950
Textbook Required $77.25 $58.00 $30.90
Revolutionary Mothers
Berkin © 2005
ISBN: 9781400075324
Textbook Required $13.75 $10.50 $10.31 $6.05
Reading the American Past (V1) (4th Edition)
Johnson © 2009
ISBN: 9780312459673
Textbook Required $33.50 $25.25
The American Promise, Value Edition, Volume 1 (8th Edition)
Roark
ISBN: 9781319219000
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $34.99

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement
See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment
Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.
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