HIST 2013 - History of American People since 1877

Description
Exploration of aspects in American history from Reconstruction to the second half of the Twentieth Century. This survey encompasses the constitutional, political, social and economic development of the United States since 1877. Particular emphasis will be placed on the rise of the United States as an industrial and world power.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
HIST2123 (ACTS) - United States History II

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will be able to:

● Explain the key forces and major developments in the United States’ historical narrative from 1877 to present considering issues of race, class, and gender.
● Interpret the ways in which the history of the United States informs current political, cultural, and social issues in relationship to global culture.
● Describe the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from 1877 to present.
● Engage in historical analysis and interpretation through written and oral communication.

General Education Outcomes Supported
• Students develop higher order thinking skills
• Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.
• Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.
• Students employ active reading strategies to extract and construct meaning and educational value from texts and media.

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