In particular, students will complete an independent research project focusing on some aspect of the Great War. Writing intensive . These are just a few of the questions we will discuss in HIST 222, a survey of the major themes, topics and issues in American history from 1877-1988. 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 essential.
Students will grapple with problems of historical perspective and interpretation, and are expected to participate in discussion, raise questions and form opinions based on material presented in class and in reading assignments. Students will be evaluated on their participation in class and on their timely completion of all written assignments. Writing intensive . The African American Historical Experience is a study of the contributions and experiences of African derived people in America from Reconstruction to the present. Course will include use of standard text, collateral readings and is African and African American centered.