HIST 4720 - The New Nation (1789-1848)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

Explores the major social, political, economic, and military contours of the United States from the establishment of the republic's new government under the Constitution through the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848. Will be taught every three years in Spring beginning 2017 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of important social, cultural, economic, political, and military developments in this crucial era of the republic before the Civil War. 2. Argue and write analytically, clearly, cogently, and comparatively regarding important aspects of the tests and challenges facing the early American republic through exams, research essays, book reviews, and historiographical compositions. 3. Develop and improve argumentation and oral discussion skills by contributing to class discussions rooted in readings in the scholarly literature concerning this era. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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