HISTORY 3119 - Textbooks and Citizenship in U.S.History

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Bard College

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American Studies The primary method for teaching social studies, civics, and history in public schools throughout the world is the textbook. Yet because the textbook is a modern invention, a by-product of the nation-building process, it is open to question, and therefore appropriate for historical analysis. This course explores the reasons for the appearance of the textbook and investigates the shifting content of social studies and (American) history textbooks in the United States. It examines how these issues are related to the ultimate goal of textbook creators and proponents: the creation of national citizens. The shifting ways in which textbooks prepare their readers for participation in global interactions are also consid- ered. Students are expected to produce a long research paper using relevant primary sources (e.g., directives from state regents boards, local school board debates, and textbooks themselves).

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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