HIST 382 - History of Pennsylvania: Focus on Pittsburgh

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

HISTORY

Description:

A survey of the changing face of Pennsylvania from the colonial times to the present, with an emphasis on Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. This course addresses historical, political, military, and economic developments in the Commonwealth. Writing-in-disciplines class. Course Objectives (1) Understand the history of this American city- Pittsburgh. (2) Analyze the changing face of Pittsburgh through a detailed examination of the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from colonial times to the present. (3) Relate present day Pittsburgh to its history during its founding in the colonial period and its development through periods of immigration, Industrial growth and its renaissances.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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