HIST-UA 416 - Seminar: Labor History in the United States

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

This course has two purposes. The first is to learn the fundamentals of historical research. By completing assignments that teach them how to conduct archival research and engage in historical analysis, students come to understand how historians engage in their craft, how they construct historical narratives, and how they ensure their accuracy. The course culminates in a 15- to 20-page research paper. The second purpose of this course is to learn about U.S. labor history, which includes not only the study of the workplace but also how families interacted and reacted to labor conditions as they lived their domestic lives.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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