HIST 6601 Recent American History

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

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Odd fall online

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 the American past in the era from Reconstruction to the Present. 
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).