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3.00 Credits
This course examines the nature of American Slavery, Abolitionist Movement, causes and course of the war, soldiers' experiences, Emancipation, hopes and dreams of the freed slaves, successes and failures of Reconstruction, betrayal of African-American civil rights, the rise of segregation, lynching, and Jim Crow. Prerequisite: HIST 0131
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth research and/or reading experience in recent American history, building upon the student's background and interests. The course will include discussion, criticism by classmates, and analysis by the instructor. Prerequisites: two 200-level courses in the field, or the equivalent.
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
program centering on study and internship in various career fields allied to the study of American History. These may include museum work, historical restoration projects, local archaeology, archival work, and historical editing (editing is limited to 1 credit per semester; a maximum of 3 credits may be earned) . While gaining practical work experience through the internship program, the student will also be undertaking a directed research project associated with the area of internship. Prerequisite: permission of director of internships.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive guided research and presentations of written results in a scholarly manner on a major topic of historical interest in African studies. Topics such as nationalism, state formation and colonial institutions may be selected depending on research facilities and student interest. The major topic will be designated in advance of registration. The course may be taken three times for credit.
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3.00 Credits
How do the range of peoples living in the regions currently defined the Middle East view their own histories and in what ways are those views grounded in history This course examines historical and current literature from the Middle East and by Middle Easterners living outside of the Middle East to ascertain the relationship between today and yesterday. Students receive a solid grounding in historical methodologies shaping knowledge about this region. The course provides a basis for understanding major political developments, economic trends, and social movements of the twentieth century Middle East, moving into the twenty-first.
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity to study modern Latin America's struggle with elites, military and civilian juntas, regional pacts, and national security v. human rights since 1950. Lectures and directed readings will provide opportunities for in-depth special interest research and study.
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3.00 Credits
(3) This course explores the history of U.S. intervention (economic, political and military) in Latin America since 1898 (the Spanish-American War) . Topics include: struggles over human rights; treatment of indigenous populations; U.S. support for military dictatorships; the Cuban Revolution; the war on drugs; globalization; and free trade. Primary focus is on Central America and the Caribbean.
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3.00 Credits
To explore the possible relationships between psychoanalytical theory, biography, and historical movements. An examination and evaluation of some of the works on psychohistory and psychobiography will be included. Theoretical questions concerning the relationships between psychobiology, psychoanalytical theory, and biographical traits will be viewed.
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3.00 Credits
Independent study consists of directed reading and research on an historical subject agreed upon by the student and instructor and approved by the Chair of the Department. Arrangements must be made with the instructor and Chair before registering for this course.
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4.00 Credits
The course is designed to introduce the prospective elementary teacher to an integrated approach to the teaching of mathematics and sciences. An activity-based format will be used to create a learning environment that fosters an exploration of the processes of science and mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the role and use of manipulatives in a laboratory setting that encourages the development of fundamental concepts in both disciplines. Topics may include: the inductive and deductive processes, measurement, graphing, cognitive development theory, discussion of innovative projects typified by the PALMS Project that integrates mathematics and the sciences, techniques for assessment, energy and matter, number and arithmetic operations, serial dilution, patterns, variables, modeling and geometry. Five contact hours per week, including substantial laboratory/activity time. Prerequisites: Mathematics and Science courses required for elementary teacher licensure, or permission of instructors.
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