Fall 2011

History 252 Recent History of America

This course explores the 'second half' of American history, beginning with a brief overview of the Civil War and extending into present day.

History 455/555: The Civil Rights Movement
This course is designed to help both undergraduate and graduate students to master the growing literature on the struggle of African Americans for civil rights, political power, and economic justice from the 1930's to the 1970's. Students will improve their skills in reading original documents and in analyzing historical interpretations.

Spring 2011

History 300: Sophomore Seminar on Historical Methods
Theme: Race and American Democracy
This seminar is designed to develop the skills related to historical interpretation and analysis, including research methods and proper use of primary documents. Class readings and student writing assignments will center on issues related to the specific theme of race and its evolving relationship to American democracy.

History 457/557: U.S. Intellectual History, 1865 to the Present
This course is designed to introduce students to major texts within American Intellectual History. Students will develop skills of reading original sources and analyzing texts in class. Two textual analysis papers, a research paper, and a take-home final will be required. Readings from W.E.B. Du Bois and William James among others. While there is no prerequisite, HI 252 is highly recommended as background for the course material.