AMERICAN CIVILIZATION: 1865 TO PRESENT (HI2042)

Discusses the growth of the United States as an urban, industrialized society and a global power. Themes include patterns and problems of immigration, the ending of the frontier, the emergence of labor and social movements, and cultural evolution. Examines how the rise of the US as a dominant world power in the 20th century has influenced social and political life there.

Code:

HI2042

Name:

AMERICAN CIVILIZATION: 1865 TO PRESENT

Discipline:

HI (History)

Type:

Regular

Level:

Undergraduate

Credits:

Can be taken twice for credit?:

Pre-requisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Learning Outcomes

To improve written communication skills. Lucid, well-structured written work.
Clear analytical thinking as demonstrated by contributions to in-class discussions and argumentation developed in written work.
Succinct, well-organized oral expression
Creativity in developing own/original views
To explore the origins and causes of contemporary social problems.
To acquire a better understanding of the diverse peoples of American history.
To provide a deeper understanding of current events in the United States.
To better analyze American politics.
To improve skills of historical analysis. This will include the interpretation of primary sources.
Develop skills of historical analysis. This will include the interpretation of primary sources.

AMERICAN CIVILIZATION: 1865 TO PRESENT (HI2042)

Learning Outcomes

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