An examination of the transformation of the United States from a predominantly agricultural society to the world's most powerful industrial economy. Using the techniques of social history, considerable attention is given to the beliefs and behavior of American working people. This course considers the nature of U.S. relations with the Soviet Union from 1945 through 1989 and the impact of that relationship on the United States domestically and internationally. HIS 49 Junior Seminar Historical research, interpretation, and writing are discussed and a research paper written and presented to the class. Designed for senior majors interested in graduate school.
Students retool their junior seminar paper into a conference paper under individual direction.
Students continue working on their sample of writing while being introduced to a different form of historical writing and presentation. Participants present their papers in a public forum.