HIST& 214 - Pacific Northwest History

5.0 Credits
Examines the history of Washington and the Pacific Northwest from before European arrival to the present, including the region’s economic, political, and cultural developments, the unique contributions of diverse peoples, and the region’s connection to national events.
Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in Pacific Northwest history from before European arrival until the present, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development.
Identify and analyze the unique contributions of the various peoples of the Pacific Northwest and the critical role of race, religion, gender, and class in the region’s history.
Identify and analyze connections between regional history and national/global developments.
Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms.
Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring