7922 - History 11 - Class Information
Political and Social History of the United States I
Spring 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: From Feb 6 until Apr 2, 2008
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 8:00 PM
Phone (818) 364-7600, ext. 7166
Classroom Location Schedule
| Day | Campus | Time | Location |
| Saturday | L.A. Southest College | 9:00 A.M. - Noon | Lecture Lab., Rm. 111 |
| Saturday | L.A. City College | 1:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Holmes Hall, Rm. 106 |
| Sunday | L.A. Valley College | 9:00 AM - Noon | Foreign Language Bldg., Rm. 102 |
| Sunday | L.A. Pierce College | 1:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Business Bldg., Rm. 3201 |
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: 0-07-325505-X (w/pwrweb)
Recommended
Distance Learning Study Guide for The Unfinished Nation
- Author: Namorato, Michael V.;Palmer, Charles Steven
- Edition: 1/E, 2005
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill
- ISBN: 0-07-284695-x
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

All videos are closed captioned.
Cable Channel LA36
Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.
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 CampusVideos 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
Feb. 4 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after Feb. 4, 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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