The 20th Century United States
HIST 240
Fall 2010
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02
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 230 |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement |
This course addresses the changing shape of American political culture over the course of the 20th century. Central to our discussions will be the values and convictions-social, political, religious-that have moved citizens, political parties, and policy agendas over time. Under what conditions can citizens and politicians alter history? Under what conditions does history itself seem to have a profound influence over political decision making? How do different political groups attempt to harness the state-or eliminate government participation in their lives-to solve pressing social problems?
Though this class will cover the entire scope of American history since 1912, we'll focus our attention on three vitally important periods of change: the Great Depression of the 1930s, when the economic liberalism of the New Deal fundamentally transformed the nation; the social upheavals of the 1960s, when Americans became increasingly polarized over issues such as the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and social changes; and the modern resurgence of conservatism since the 1970s in a broad range of American life. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship, Interpretation
Effective Citizenship: Readings and assignments will emphasize political participation, the creation and articulation of a political vision, and how ideas about citizenship develop and change over time.
Interpretation: Students will use analytical tools to explore a variety of historical interpretations. They will also deconstruct the assumption underlying seemingly absolute categories, while learning how to engage individuals with different views.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (AMST)(CIVI-MN)(EDST)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Alexander Blook and Wini Breines, TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS: A SIXTIES READER
Eldridge Cleaver, SOUL ON ICE
Barry Goldwater, THE CONSCIENCE OF A CONSERVATIVE
May Ngai, IMPOSSIBLE SUBJECTS: ILLEGAL ALIENS AND THE MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA
John Okada, NO-NO BOY
Richard Polenberg, THE ERA OF FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 1933-1945
Anthony Swofford, JARHEAD: A MARINE'S CHRONICLE OF THE WAR AND OTHER BATTLES
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Examinations and Assignments:
A midterm exam, a final exam, and two 3-5 pp. essays |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class attendance, participation. and completion of all assignments. |
| Instructor(s): Wright,Leah M. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Potter,Claire B. Times: ...W.F. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 15 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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