HIS 5256 - Route 66 to the Atomic West

Institution:

The University of West Florida

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Description:

This course will provide students with an unparalleled opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of Western Cold War, urban, and cultural history. This will include both in-class instruction as well as an inclusive twenty-seven day tour throughout the American West. During the first half of the summer, at the University of West Florida, the students will engage in lectures, discussions, and exercises, complete a series of comprehensive readings and topical research assignments, and prepare a series of podcasts on locations throughout the Atomic West. Throughout the month of July, for twenty seven days, the class will travel throughout eleven states and engage in presentations, tours, site-visits, and other activities. During this time, students will photograph, record, and document their findings and experiences. Through this process, students will gain an extensive and profound understanding of the course material as well as the locations that are part of our national history. Throughout our travels, students will upload their professional-quality podcasts about their trip and insights on the atomic west into the Next Exit History™ system. Offered concurrently with HIS 4251; graduate students will have additional work assigned.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

uwf.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 474-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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