History [354S] - The History of American Exploration and Outdoor Adventure

Institution:

Hamilton College

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Description:

The history and culture of the United States is bound up with that of the discovery and exploration of the New World. A focus on the meaning of that legacy for Americans from the 19th century on. Topics covered will include military exploration and surveys of the west, the development of a wilderness and a conservation ethic, and the growth of mountaineering and similar outdoor endeavors. Prerequisite, one 200-level U.S. history course. Maximum enrollment, 12.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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