Discusses the growth of the United States as an urban, industrialized society and a global power. Themes include patterns and problems of immigration, the ending of the frontier, the emergence of labor and social movements, and cultural evolution. Examines how the rise of the US as a dominant world power in the 20th century has influenced social and political life there.
Code
HI2042
Name
AMERICAN CIVILIZATION: 1865 TO PRESENT
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
HI (History)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
GE110
CAMS ID
2892
Last update with CAMS
To improve written communication skills. Lucid, well-structured written work.
Clear analytical thinking as demonstrated by contributions to in-class discussions and argumentation developed in written work.
Succinct, well-organized oral expression
Creativity in developing own/original views
To explore the origins and causes of contemporary social problems.
To acquire a better understanding of the diverse peoples of American history.
To provide a deeper understanding of current events in the United States.
To better analyze American politics.
To improve skills of historical analysis. This will include the interpretation of primary sources.
Develop skills of historical analysis. This will include the interpretation of primary sources.