HIST 111 United States History I
This course examines United States history from its beginning to the Civil War. An emphasis will be placed on tracing the development of the American political system, economic institutions, and the U.S. culture during the Colonial Period, the Age of Revolution, the National Era, the Jacksonian Period, and the Civil War.
General Education Competency
GEM Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
HIST 111United States History I
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course examines United States history from its beginning to the Civil War. An emphasis will be placed on tracing the development of the American political system, economic institutions, and the U.S. culture during the Colonial Period, the Age of Revolution, the National Era, the Jacksonian Period, and the Civil War.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify and write about the central themes in US colonial history.
- Identify and write about the primary causes and consequences of the US Revolution.
- Identify and write about the central themes of the National Period.
- Identify and write about the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Four analytical papers
Class attendance and participation
Required Text
Tindall, AmericaGuarneri, America Compared
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Four analytical papers
Class attendance and participation