HIST 305 - History of The American West

Institution:

MacMurray College

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Description:

A survey of the economic, political, social, and cultural development of the American West. Particular attention will be paid to the West as a frontier process and as a causative factor in historical change. Topics include subjects covered in traditional western history courses, such as the frontier experience, population movements, expansion of American ideals and institutions, and regionalism. In addition, this course will examine aspects of the "new western history," including issues of gender, race andethnic relations, and the environment and ecological change.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mac.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 479-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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