Maricopa Community Colleges  IGS293   19966-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/28/96
IGS293 19966-19985 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Studies in Historical Awareness
Interdisciplinary examination of selected topics in historical awareness. Study of the historical method and of human events that have created modern life. Selected topics vary. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IGS293   19966-19985 Studies in Historical Awareness
1. Identify and explain the selected topic as it applies to historical origins of the contemporary world. (I)
2. Describe the interdisciplinary perspectives that apply to the selected topic. (I)
3. Identify current trends, issues, and challenges related to the selected topic. (I)
4. Compose at least three assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic as it applies to historical awareness. (II)
5. Locate, interpret, and evaluate reference sources related to the selected topic. (II)
6. Use reference sources to support a written and/or oral argument related to the selected topic. (II)
7. Incorporate feedback from others to improve assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
IGS293   19966-19985 Studies in Historical Awareness
    I. Interdisciplinary Examination of Selected Topic
        A. The historical method
        B. Interdisciplinary perspectives
        C. Historical origins of human achievements in areas such as:
          1. Language
          2. Art
          3. Music
          4. Literature
          5. Philosophy
          6. Religion
          7. Economics
          8. Natural sciences
          9. Social sciences
          10. Technology
        D. Current issues, trends, and challenges related to the selected topic
      II. Discoursing on Historical Topics
          A. Gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information
          B. Formulating a position
          C. Uses of reference material to support a position
          D. Composing discourse
            1. Oral
            2. Written
          E. Revising discourse
            1. Oral
            2. Written
          F. Incorporating feedback to improve discourse
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