Common problems of adjustment, acceptance and assimilation faced by these groups teach us about America. Guest speakers, films and tapes are utilized throughout the course to probe the meaning and bring to life the history of ethnic groups in America. A review of the development of what is now Nassau County from pre-Colonial times to the present day. Field trips and guest speakers are utilized to complement class work. This course explores the dramatic and inspiring history of working men and women as they struggle to improve life for themselves and their children.
Students trace the history of the American labor movement from colonial times to the present.
Emphasis is placed on the theory, strategy, and goals of the organized labor movement. Students are also introduced to the concept and techniques of collective bargaining. Films, speakers, and resources on Long Island are utilized to complement class discussion. Technological developments and economic, political, and social structures are also studied. HIS 176 African-American History I 3 cr.