HIST 544 - Sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction

Description:
Slavery, the Old South, sectionalism, the breakdown of the Union, and secession. A military, political, and, social history of the North and South during the Civil War, and the aftermath of the war. HIST 444 and HIST 544 are layered course; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify key events, persons, and places in the history of this area.
Isolate and analyze significant issues in the history of this area.
Critically analyze primary and secondary sources.
Compare opposing interpretations and opinions.
Organize and present ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
Revise written work effectively.
Compare opposing interpretations and opinions about this area.
Research, organize, and present an academic lecture on the history of this area.
Compare opposing primary documents on the history of this area.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/17/2012

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