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HIST 5, History of California: Home

This is a guide to HIST 5.

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Basic Information

The place to start is your course syllabus! This can always be found in the Canvas shell for your class. If you are having trouble finding it, ask your instructor.

If your section uses an OER textbook, there will either be a link to click on or a PDF will be provided to you. Otherwise, the library has many of the textbooks for 2-hour in-library checkout, and you can purchase copies at the Viking Bookstore. Some textbooks are available for rent or in e-book form through the Viking Bookstore.

Here are the Student Learning Outcomes for your course:

1. Order and express the major social and political movements of California.  
2. Explain the broad outlines of Pre-Columbian history and society in California.  
3. In general, demonstrate a knowledge base and an analytical ability that will enable the student to understand and explain current events in California.

The library has print books and electronic resources for you to use in any research assignments and to help you understand the course material. 

MLA Format and Handouts