HIST 10
History of California


Course Description

This course covers California history from Native American cultures to the present. Emphasis is placed on introducing students to the discipline of history through cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental resource issues. The course includes practice in critical analysis of primary and secondary sources.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
48257 HIST 10 50Z ······· TBA-TBA David Bush ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
HIST-010-50Z-: Fully ONLINE. 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
Two Badges
Ruiz © 1997
ISBN: 9781558854550
Textbook Choice $14.95 $11.25 $5.98
Farewell to Manzanar
Houston © 2007
ISBN: 9780553272581
Textbook Required $6.99 $5.25
Intimate Frontiers
Hurtado © 1999
ISBN: 9780826319548
Textbook Choice $29.95 $22.50 $11.98
Devil in a Blue Dress (30th Anniversary Edition)
Mosley © 2020
ISBN: 9781982150341
Textbook Choice $18.99 $14.25
In Dubious Battle
Steinbeck © 1992
ISBN: 9780143039631
Textbook Choice $13.00 $9.75 $10.40 $5.20
Bad Indians
Miranda © 2013
ISBN: 9781597142014
Textbook Choice $20.00 $15.00 $13.00 $8.00
Intimate Frontiers
Hurtado
ISBN: 9780826356468
E-Book Choice $28.00

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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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