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Academic Year 2001/2002

19th Century U.S. History
HIST 239 SP

Crosslistings: AFAM 299

This course examines the major political, economic and social developments that shaped the United States during the nineteenth century. The class begins with national policies related to internal improvements in 1815 and ends with a discussion of events during the era of Reconstruction. Significant events that will be analyzed include: the rise of industrial capitalism, the age of Jackson, Manifest Destiny, class formation and cultural hierarchy, the rise of mass communication, the construction of gender roles, and the movement for the abolition of slavery.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Eudell,Demetrius L.   

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: PAC004

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 50)

SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 10   Jr. non-major: 10   SO: 10   FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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