HIST 421 - Democracy on Trial

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Ferris State University

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College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Humanities Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. This course exposes students to key issues that provoked and tested principles of American Democracy during 19th & 20th centuries. Students explore a wide range of social and political issues that prompted major legal or legislative battles. Students draw from specific case studies as they develop and apply their skills at critically examining issues, tracing their origins, analyzing competing perspectives and assessing both short-term and long-term outcomes. Weekly essay writing & final portfolio. Requires: ENGL 321 & PLSC 121 & HIST 121 & HIST 122. Typically Offered Summer Only

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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