HIST240

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HIST240

United States History Since the 1890s HIST240 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	40	7	Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;	No	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This course will survey the history of the United States over the past century. We will discuss this nation's economy, society, culture, and above all, politics. Throughout the course we will explore the meaning of democracy in America. I will be giving lectures but will also devote entire sessions to discussions. Much of the reading will be based on primary documents. The unifying theme will be the rise, triumph, and decline of liberalism in America. Students who are considering a major in history or would like to develop a historical dimension to complement their study of other topics are encouraged to take this class.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two essays, a final exam, plus a series of one-page papers intended to help students sharpen skills at analyzing questions of history.

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 Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Schatz, R; Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 3; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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