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• HIST 168G: History of the Middle East

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course explores the development of the modern Middle East, paying particular attention to the region's multiple cultures; the rise, spread, and influence of Islam; the challenges of imperialism; and the economic, social, and political changes that have occurred in the region since the 7th Century. Analysis will be made of the Middle East's influences on the West, and the shifting power relationships that have caused extensive conflict and turmoil among its people. Writing intensive. Core: D, SIT, WI. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101
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• HIST 169: History of Latinos in the US

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course examines the history of the Latino/Latina presence in the United States from the earliest years of Spanish exploration until the present. Topics explored will include patterns of settlement and interactions with Natives from the 16th century onward; developments in Texas, the Southwest and Puerto Rico due to territorial expansion; patterns of migration and immigration including changes in US immigration policies; experiences of business, work and labor organization; the wide variety of Latino/Latina cultural expression; questions of assimilation; comparative experiences of various Latino/Latina ethnicities; and aspects of race, gender and social class.
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• HIST 169G: History of Latinos in the US

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course examines the history of the Latino/Latina presence in the United States from the earliest years of Spanish exploration until the present. Topics explored will include patterns of settlement and interactions with Natives from the 16th century onward; developments in Texas, the Southwest and Puerto Rico due to territorial expansion; patterns of migration and immigration including changes in US immigration policies; experiences of business, work and labor organization; the wide variety of Latino/Latina cultural expression; questions of assimilation; comparative experiences of various Latino/Latina ethnicities; and aspects of race, gender and social class.
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• HIST 173: Modern European History 1815-Present

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Post-Napoleonic Europe, the revolutions of 1898, the unifications of Germany and Italy, Imperialism, the causes and results of World War I, the Depression and the ideologies of the 20th century and World War II. The post-war struggle between the super-powers will also be treated. Students who have taken HIST 172 may not take this course. Core: SIT, CT, D.
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• HIST 173G: Modern European History 1815-Present

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Post-Napoleonic Europe, the revolutions of 1898, the unifications of Germany and Italy, Imperialism, the causes and results of World War I, the Depression and the ideologies of the 20th century and World War II. The post-war struggle between the super-powers will also be treated. Students who have taken HIST 172 may not take this course. Writing intensive. Core: CT, D, SIT, WI. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101
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• HIST 183: Modern American History: 1945- Present

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course will focus on major developments in US history from the end of World War II until the present. It will explore themes in society, politics, economics, and foreign policy with an emphasis on the interaction of change and the human experience over time. Specific individuals, events, and public policies will be covered, along with the relationship between cultures, institutions/systems, and human experience. Topics will include the Cold War and the War on Terror; mass consumerism, the welfare state, deregulation, deindustrialization, and digital technology; the Civil Rights Movement and other post-world war social movements; the rise of the new left and the new right; and immigration and globalization. Core: SIT, D.
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• HIST 210: History of Science

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is an interdisciplinary overview of the greatest scientific discoveries in history and the people who made them from the ancients to the present. Core: SIT.
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• HIST 211: History of Pennsylvania

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course will focus on Pennsylvania history from pre-colonization to the present day. It will examine events specific to the history of the Commonwealth, the state's role in the nation, and national and local events with impact on the state. The course will cover state political, economic and social issues and how they have evolved with the history of the state. Core: SIT. Also available through Online Learning. Prerequisite:    HIST 113 or HIST 163 Corequisite:    HIST 113 or HIST 163
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• HOSP 101: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides an overview of the global hospitality industry and the many industry segments, such as hotels, restaurants, beverages, meeting and event planning, etc. Students are exposed to the various functions of each segment, as well as leading-edge issues, trends, career options, and the complex leadership role of the hospitality manager.
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• HOSP 105: Enhancing Guest Service

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the importance of guest service in a service economy and the critical necessity of service in hospitality management. Students will learn how to create value for guests by building guest loyalty. Specific skills will be enhanced including: positive attitude projection, anticipation of and exceeding customer expectations, and management tools that will help inspire others to offer excellent guest service. Students will explore methods of identifying guest needs, expectations, and satisfaction in the digital age.
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