7951 - History 11 - Class Information

Political and Social History of the United States I

Fall A 2008 

3 Units, (UC: CSU)

A survey of political and social developments which shaped this nation from the Colonial era through the Civil War.

Meets: Meets the State and degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S. Constitution and California State and Local Government.

Prerequisites: None.

Instructor

Peter Virgadamo, Ph.D.
Email: pete_virgadamo@yahoo.com
Office Hours:
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 8:00 PM
Phone (818) 364-7600, ext. 7166


Classroom Location Schedule

 Day  Campus  Time  Location 
 Saturday   L.A. City College   9:00 A.M. - Noon  Da Vinci Hall Rm. 308
 Saturday   L.A. Southest College  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM   Lecture Lab, Rm. 114
 Sunday  L.A. Pierce College  9:00 AM - Noon  Business Bldg., Rm. 3206
 Sunday  L.A. Valley College  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM   Foreign Language Bldg., Rm. 108 

Click here for directions and maps to the campuses.


Textbooks

Required

American History: A Survey, Volume 1
  • Author: Brinkley, Alan
  • Edition: 12/E, 2007
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill
  • ISBN: 9780073367781

Recommended

Distance Learning Study Guide for The Unfinished Nation
  • Author: Namorato, Michael V.;Palmer, Charles Steven
  • Edition: 1/E, 2005
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill
  • ISBN: 9781583700815

Textbooks may be purchased at the City, Southwest, Valley, and Pierce College bookstores.

Video

The Unfinished Nation, Part I

A study of the main cultural, economic and political trends and events from the rise of civilization in the Near East to the eve of the French Revolution.

Where to Watch Videos

Cc
All videos are closed captioned.
Cable Channel LA36

Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.

Broadcast Schedule

Buy the Videos

Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore. (Type ITV in the Textbook search engine) or LA Missiion College Bookstore.

Watch the Videos on Campus

Videos may be viewed at the Learning Resource Centers of

Los Angeles City College
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Valley College
West Los Angeles College
 

You must bring your Student ID or Fee Receipt with you to watch them.

Online Course Website

Sept 2 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after the start date, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website. 

You must log in separately for each course you are enrolled in.

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