Online American History
HST 109 - United States to 1865
Overview
What is American history? When does it start, who does it include, and how do we talk about it in ways that honor the diversity of experiences it includes? In this course, you’ll learn about people, events, ideas, and places that are important to the history of the British North American colonies and the United States. You’ll also learn how historians ask questions, pursue answers, and rethink things we thought we knew.
Course prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
Quick facts
Next start date:
Jan. 14, 2025 (8 weeks)
- Credits: 3
- Length: On-demand or 8 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of events, institutions, and people in a world region or on a global scale
- Recognize and evaluate the use of historical evidence and arguments in contemporary discussions
- Recognize and give examples of the diversity of Indigenous cultures in North America prior to colonization
- Describe causes and consequences of the Atlantic slave trade
- Identify and explain how the United States’ colonial and Revolutionary origins influenced its subsequent development
- Provide examples of key developments (political, economic, technological, cultural, ideological, etc.) that helped transform the United States between its creation and the Civil War
- Identify and give examples of the diverse viewpoints and experiences of Americans of different backgrounds
What to expect in class
Video lectures, readings, primary resource museum project, quizzes, and graded discussion opportunities
Exams and grading
25%
Quizzes (7)
35%
Discussions (14)
40%
ePortfolio Museum Project (4)
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the AMIT: American Institutions General Studies requirement for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
