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HCOM 265 - Histories of Democracy


The course explores the changing meaning of democracy and freedom from a multicultural perspective. It covers major events between the Colonial and Civil Rights eras, with particular focus on the 1860s-1960s. It includes the origins, key developments, and philosophies of civic and democratic institutions, and the social justice movements that have shaped democracy in the United States over time.

General Education: 4A Social & Behavioral Sciences
University Requirement: US1 U.S. Histories
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Units: 3