HIST 550 - Exploring U.S. Cultural History

Description:
Thematic approach to 19th-century cultural transformations in the U.S. Selected topics; mesmerism, utopias, true womanhood, women’s rights, slave spirituals, confidence men, gold rushes. HIST 450 and HIST 550 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(5)

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

Comprehend the relationship between political, social, and cultural history.
Comprehend discourse as a force that shapes history.
Comprehend the difference between power and discourse.
Comprehend the variety of cultural forms and experiences that shape history.
Identify the relationship between historical fact and historical interpretation.
Analyze cause and effect relationships.
Present original historical analysis orally and in writing.
Plan and write a research paper.
Locate finding aids, primary sources, and secondary literature in the library.
Learn correct citation formats.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/21/2002

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