The course will be taught in English. This section is not writing intensive. This course is a survey course covering major themes, issues and topics in American history from 1877 to the 1980's. We will focus on selected social, political, diplomatic, economic and cultural developments which have shaped the nation, all its regions and all its people. This course will consist of lecture, class discussion and numerous reading and writing assignments.
Attendance is absolutely essential.
This course will emphasize critical thinking and analysis rather than strict memorization. Students will grapple with problems of historical perspective and interpretation, and are expected to participate in discussion, raise questions and form opinions based on the material presented in lecture and in reading assignments. Students will be evaluated on their participation in class discussions and projects and on their completion of all written assignments. Staff To be announced. Students will be asked to evaluate Follett's treatment and reconstruction of medieval society by reading primary and secondary sources.