The California History Center academic program serves as the vital link in the partnership between the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and the California History Center Foundation. On average, 20 academic courses are offered each year through the CHC program. Courses are offered during the day, evening, and on weekends, and most courses are transferable to four-year institutions as electives.
California History Center
The following courses will be offered Winter quarter 2016 through the California History Center. Please see the History Department class listings section of the Schedule of Classes.
To sign up for a class, apply for admission and register online. For more information or questions, call the center at 408.864.8712.
Living Legends: Restored Palaces of the Silver Screen
Course: HIST-053X-95, 2 units, CRN: 33735
Instructor: Chatham Forbes, Nannette Regua
Contact: chforbessr@msn.com, reguanannette@fhda.edu
Movie theaters came to full glory in the 1920s and depression era 'thirties. They captured the hearts of American families everywhere, hence the prevalence of grand examples restored and still operating in many communities across the country, including the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lectures in Room: CHC, 6:30 PM - 10:20 PM:
Thursday, January 28, 2016; Thursday, February 18, 2016
Field Studies: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Saturday, January 30, 2016: Paramount Theatre, Oakland;
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Saturday, February 20, 2016: Stanford Theatre, Palo Alto
The History of the Stanford Area Communities
Course: HIST-051X-95, 2 units, CRN: 33734
Instructor: Crystal Hupp
Contact: huppcrystal@fhda.edu
When Leland and Jane Stanford founded the university the neighboring towns were Mayfield and Menlo Park. Palo Alto was then established as University Park to be the university town. From the beginning, all four entities have built close social, economic, and political connections to create a distinctive interaction over time.
Lectures in Room: CHC, 6:30 PM - 10:20 PM:
Thursday, March 10, 2016; Thursday, March 24, 2016
Field Studies: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Saturday, March 12, 2016: Stanford, Palo Alto;
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Saturday, March 26, 2016: South Palo Alto, Menlo Park