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HIST155
The Civil War Era
HIST155 FA
Not Currently Offered
An introduction to the study of the Civil War Era designed
to expose the beginning college student to the best recent
work in the field, as well as some of the classics. No prior
experience in history necessary.
MAJOR READINGS
William Cronin, NATURES METROPOLIS
George M. Frederickson, THE INNER CIVIL WAR
Gary Willis, LINCOLN AT GETTYSBURG
Charles Royster, THE DESTRUCTIVE WAR
MARY CHESTNUT'S DIARY
Eric Foner, A SHORT HISTORY OF RECONSTRUCTION
Stephen Crane, THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several short papers and a
longer paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
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: Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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