HIS 313 - Modern American Social History

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Champlain College

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Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): HIS-211 Currently offered: Spring 2008: Day/Evening (5), Online (2), Accelerated (1) Summer 2008: Day/Evening (2), Online (3), Accelerated (1) Fall 2008: Day/Evening (13), Online (2), Accelerated (1) Description: Students will study important themes in the social history of the United States since the Civil War. This course allows students to expand their critical thinking skills through an examination of primary and secondary sources. Themes might include: the evolving status of women; the immigrant experience; the concept of the American dream; the paradox of freedom vs. slavery; the minority experience; the tensions between social classes. Students will be evaluated primarily on writing assignments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.champlain.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 860-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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