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Spring 2014
Apr 29,2024 |
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| HST 208 - US History Since 1945 |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2014
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior. Develop a broad understanding of the impact of WWII on people in the United States as well as people in Western and Eastern Europe. 2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live. Gain knowledge of the complex issues of race, ethnicity, gender and class from an historical perspective; learn the impact of those issues on democracy in the United States. 3. Understand the role of individuals and institutions within the context of society. Students will develop an understanding of labor & unionism, the origins of the Cold War & foreign policy, the Red Scare and McCarthyism, the Civil Rights Movement, women’s rights movement, etc. Learn about presidents and the people who elect them. 4. Assess different theories and concepts, and understand the distinctions between empirical and other methods of inquiry. Reading, writing, and discussion of primary sources; learn comparative history and the interpretative nature of history. 5. Utilize appropriate information literacy skills in written and oral communication. Learn basic historical terms; learn the tools of historical investigation – how to ask historical questions; learn how to access information for research; develop ability to formulate a problem statement and to argue critically. 6. Understand the diversity of human experience and thought, individually and collectively Learn about individuals and social groups focusing on class, race, ethnicity, & gender; 7. Learn the importance of place and environment on people. 8. Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary problems and issues. Focus on connection between the past and the present; understand responsibilities of citizenship. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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