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  • HTY 232S: Civil War and Reconstruction

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course will study the circumstances leading up to the American Civil War, the Civil War, and the era of Reconstruction. The political, economic, social and cultural factors will be given careful consideration, along with military developments. Every two years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 233S: America's Age of Expansion,1783-1848

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    From the first days of the Early Republic through the Mexican War, America grew exponentially in terms of territory, population, industry, and culture, a process that literally and figuratively transformed the nation and its people. The central themes of the course revolve around the land, the people, and their democracy, including the displacement of native peoples; the rise of the Cotton Kingdom; the first industrial revolution; the ideologies of politics, race, gender; the technologies of power and production; and the demographic and economic transformation experienced by Americans between 1783 and 1848. Every three years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 234S: American Presidents

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This class will explore the American presidency both institutionally and as it was experienced by the men who held the position. It draws on the fields of political, social, cultural and economic history to understand both how the presidency evolved and how those who served understood their role, envisioned their nation, and performed in office. (Pass/Fail option) Every three years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 238S: America Since 1945

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course is to explores some of the major political, social, cultural and economic themes that have dominated America in the decades following World War II. In the course of the semester students will examine a variety of the leading individuals and events that contributed to America's development since 1945 and helped shape present day society. Among the topics to be discussed include: the Cold War, liberal reform movements from the Fair Deal to the Great Society; various reform and protest movements Civil Rights, the New Left, Women's Rights, Environmental movement; the New Conservatism; and foreign policy in the post Cold War Era. Every three years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 240S: Maine History

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    Social, economic, cultural and political history of Maine from pre-contact to the present, with an emphasis on the various peoples who have inhabited the state, including Native-Americans and those of French ancestry as well as other ethnic and racial groups. Maine's connection to larger historical events and trends as well as its uniqueness are also key components of this course. Every year. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 242S: The Great Depression and New Deal

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course examines American life, politics, and culture in one of the most tumultuous eras in American history: the Great Depression. Students will examine the changing nature of American life, the challenges resulting from the economic collapse and responses of the general population and the government. (Pass/Fail option) Every three years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 243S: African American History

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    The role of African Americans in cinematic films has varied widely, ranging from brutal savages in D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation to dynamic and powerful leaders as seen in Spike Lee's Malcolm X. This course explores the African-American experience through the cultural medium of cinema. Particular emphasis will be placed on examining how Hollywood represented African Americans and thereby reinforced, shaped and altered public perceptions of race and the role of blacks in society. The course will also investigate how historical developments in turn influenced the depiction of African Americans in film, examining the modern Civil Rights struggle within the context of the film industry. Every 3 Years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 247S: History of Canada

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course surveys Canadian history from pre-contact to the present, exploring events, themes and processes that have shaped this nation and its peoples. With an emphasis on specific societies and their interactions and their contributions, the course will analyze political, social, economic and cultural events. Of special importance is the impact of racial, ethnic, gender, and language differences, as well as Canada's historical relationship with the United States. Every two years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 249S: African Americans in Films

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    The role of African Americans in cinematic films has varied widely, ranging from brutal savages in D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation to dynamic and powerful leaders as seen in Spike Lee's Malcolm X. This course explores the African-American experience through the cultural medium of cinema. Particular emphasis will be placed on examining how Hollywood represented African Americans and thereby reinforced, shaped and altered public perceptions of race and the role of blacks in society. The course will also investigate how historical developments in turn influenced the depiction of African Americans in film, examining the modern Civil Rights struggle within the context of the film industry. Every 3 Years. Credit: 4
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  • HTY 260S: Latin America

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    History of Latin America from prehistory to the present. Analysis of political, social, economic and cultural events with special emphasis on migration of peoples; impact of racial, ethnic, gender, and religious differences; and effects of cross-cultural contact. Taught from perspective of indigenous peoples whenever possible. At lease once every three years. Credit: 4
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