HIST 362 - American Decades: Topics

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

HISTORY

Description:

This course is an in-depth examination of key individuals, events, and cultural expressions in American history with a singular 10 year focus. Each decade will be researched for evidence of influence from the previous decade and responsibility for trends in the following decade. American political and social issues combined with individual stories will provide the historical narrative of the decade. This course will have a significant multicultural dimension. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Understand the key points of political and social change in a given twentieth century American decade. (2) Read and discuss primary sources from the era. (3) Analyze the movements and the cultural events of the decade to learn how the population changed over time. (4) Describe the United States relationship to other powers within a given decade.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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