WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Indicate course type: WorkForce
Academic
Transitional Studies
For Information Only X
Section 1 (To be completed by the Department)
* Required only if making a change to existing
course.
Old Course Dept/Number:*
Effective
Fall 2014
Year/Quarter:
New Course Dept/Number: 111
Old Course Title:*
New Course Title:
ESL United States History and Government and the Arts
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Explanation (if necessary): This is a new course for the High School 21 program.
Credit (if variable, show
1-9
range):
Total Contact Hours:
100
Lecture (10 hrs = 1 cr):
80
Lab (20 hrs = 1 cr):
20
Clinical (30 hrs = 1 cr):
Other (50 hrs = 1 cr):
Fulfill Degree Requirement:
Yes
No
Degree Title(s):
Degree Requirement Category:
(i.e., Communication, Natural Science, Related
Instruction, Elective)
Course Description: This course is designed for students seeking an adult high school diploma through
the High School 21 Program, students studying for the GED exam, and ESL students seeking
educational enrichment. In this course, students investigate US History and Government through a
variety of multimedia, reading, writing, fine art and music. Students respond to a wide variety of
themes, by era in American History, beginning with the American Revolution through the development
of our modern government, from the 1600s to the present. Students can earn additional credit if they
demonstrate the requisite competencies in reading and writing. WAC 180 51-061 CASAS post-test
will be given after 45 hours of instruction.
Prerequisite (if required): CASAS 190 or above
Section 2 (To be completed by Dean)
Class Capacity
25
Continuous (enroll
Lab Fee
throughout qtr) or
Inst. Intent
12
Class Fee 1
92
Sequential (enroll at start
of qtr)
Admin Unit
D8
Limited Proficiency
Yes X No
Class Fee Cd 1
English
Org Index
ADAB
Academic Disadvantaged Yes X No
Class Fee 2
CIP
32.0303
Workplace Component
Yes
No X Class Fee Cd 2
Is this course now planned to be part of an approved Vocational Preparatory
Yes
No X
program?
If “Yes”, list the 3-digit Education Program
Code (EPC)
Submitted By:
Date:
Dean:
Date:
Diana Herrmann
(Academic Transfer only)
Date
Linda Sherman:
Date
Section 3 (To be completed upon Curriculum Committee Review)
Vice President of
Instruction:
(Rev. Nov. 2013)
Date
Walla Walla Community College
Master Course Outline
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Quarter(s) Offered:
Quarterly Schedule Course
Description:
Transitional Studies
111
ESL United States History and Government and the Arts
Unit D
1-9
100
Lecture
80
Lab
20
Clinical
Summer
Odd Year
Fall X Winter X Spring X
Even Year
Catalog Course Description: Course Description: This course is designed for students seeking an
Adult High School 21+ Diploma, students studying for the GED exam,
and ESL students seeking educational enrichment. In this course, students
investigate US History and Government through a variety of multimedia,
reading, writing, fine art and music. Students who successfully master
competencies may earn High School 21+ credit in American History/
Government and fine arts. Students may earn additional credit if they
demonstrate the requisite competencies in reading and writing. WAC
180 51-061 CASAS post-test will be given after 45 hours of instruction.
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Recommended:
Instructor Permission:
Additional Information:
(i.e. cross listed course)
Intended Learning
Outcomes:
CASAS Score of 190 or above
(if needed)
Yes
No

Evaluate, interact and respond to the events in American
History through exploration of texts, audio visual media, fine
art, and music of historical eras
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Analyze and discuss how people, events, and movements have
shaped the history of the United States.
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Read and write with understanding historical texts and
demonstrate ability to synthesize important information
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Organize information, apply good note taking strategies, and
use this information to respond to written assignments.

Evaluate and interpret historical documents, evaluate meaning
of new vocabulary and , respond to important questions
regarding the development of our democracy and government,
verbally in class and in writing
Course Topics:

Practice academic research and writing skills using the
computer, evaluate multimedia information for quality and
credibility and produce authentic written work

Access, interpret, and respond to historical maps, data and
graphics
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Create artistic presentations and projects that explore, the arts,
political cartoons, and music, from our historical eras and
discuss how visual and audio media can be an important
expression of the issues, attitudes and ideas that have developed
throughout history.

Colonization and Settlement 1585-1763
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The American Revolution 1763 – 1783
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Foundations in American Government
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Declaration of Independence
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The New Nation 1783 - 1815
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The Constitution
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National Expansion and Reform 1815 – 1860
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Civil War and Reconstruction 1861 – 1877

Civil Rights

Industrial America 1877 - 1900

Progressive Era 1900 - 1929

The Great Depression 1929 – 1945

1945 to Present
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Latest Outline Revision:
July 2014