AS 3462 - History of Women in U.S.

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

American Studies

Description:

This course surveys women's experience from 1620 to the pre- sent. The course analyzes women's connection to key aspects of American history such as the American Revolution, slavery and the 20th century develoment of the welfare state. This course posits women as agents of change in American history but the course also examines how the study of women over time raises questions about traditional chronologies of American history. Students will be introduced to well-known and little known women and their individual and collective attempts to reshape American society through examination of diaries, autobiographies, fiction, government hearings and film. Prerequisite: ECII

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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