HIST 6600 Early American History

A graduate level directed readings course in which conflicting historical interpretations and primary sources comprise major content elements of the period of American history from the Pre-Columbian Era to the outbreak of the American Civil War. May be offered online or in the classroom.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Read, analyze, discuss and comment on diverse thoughts, utterances, and observations of America’s early past. 
2. Knowledge of various elements of internal and external historical criticism and methodology. 
3. Improved communication skills in writing, reading, and historical judgment. 
4. Improved ability to study a mass of information, analyze it critically, and form logical conclusions (which may, or may not, be congruent with those of the instructor).