HS 355 - Critical Perspectives on The American Past

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. HS 250 or HS 251 or HS 310; Integrated Communication Level 4; Analysis Level 4; Aesthetic Engagement Level 4 - Through the examination and evaluation of diverse and conflicting narratives about significant themes and issues in American history, the student enters into the critical process by which historians debate and refine our collective understanding of America's past. She reads and evaluates various historical interpretations and examines key sources that historians have used to formulate their interpretations. She is expected to communicate coherently her critical evaluations of historical works to varied audiences and begins to construct her own interpretations of the theme or period being studied. Finally, she examines how dominant historical interpretations have shaped the nation's self-concept and how historians' challenges to these dominant narratives have involved them in cultural and professional conflicts. The specific focus of the course varies from year to year.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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