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Academic Year 2001/2002


The History of Middletown: A Research Seminar
HIST 171 FA

In this seminar we will explore the history of Middletown. Among the topics discussed will be local government, economy, immigration, religious institutions, and schools, including this university. My goal is to help students, particularly prospective History majors, grasp the complexities of social history and develop their research skills.

MAJOR READINGS

Peter Hall, MIDDLETOWN: STREETS, COMMERCE, AND PEOPLES, 1650-1981
Elizabeth Warren, A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF MIDDLETOWN
Bruce C. Daniels, THE CONNECTICUT TOWN: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, 1635-1790
David B. Potts, WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 1831-1910: COLLEGIATE ENTERPRISE IN NEW ENGLAND
Bruce Clowette and Mathew Roth, BRISTOL CONNECTICUT: A BICENTENNIAL HISTORY, 1785-1985
Documents from the Middlesex County Historical Society, Russell University, and Olin Library's Special Collection

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Produce two papers (5-7pp.), help lead discussions, and plan, research, and write a major research essay (15-20 pages).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The seminar is designed for sophomores who are considering History as their major.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Schatz,Ronald W.   
Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK114
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: 15   FR:

Special Attributes:
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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