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Academic Year 2004/2005

The History of Middletown - A Research Seminar
HIST 171 SP

AIn 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. In this class students will be historians themselves, conducting original research that others will read in the future.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. In this class students will be historians themselves, conducting original research which others will read in the future.

MAJOR READINGS

Peter Hall, MIDDLETOWN: STREETS, COMMERCE, AND PEOPLES, 1650-1981
Elizabeth Warner, A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF MIDDLETOWN
Essays written by Wesleyan students in the past
Primary documents

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Plan, research, and write a major research essay (20-25 pages).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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