Farming in America
HIST 312
Spring 2014
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01
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| Crosslisting:
SISP 312 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
From the Whiskey Rebellion to the Farm Bill, populism to contemporary food politics, farming and rural life have figured prominently in U.S. cultural, political, and economic discourse. However, despite the centrality accorded the yeoman farmer in the national narrative, agrarian ideals and rural realities have often been at odds. This course explores the historical role of rural landscapes, people, and livelihoods in the life of the American nation, and the debates that have been waged on their behalf. Reading a mix of primary and secondary sources, we will consider how Americans' past and present have answered such questions as: Is rural life inherently virtuous? Is there a moral obligation to save the family farm? Can we have democracy without landowning farmers? What is the relationship between agriculture and the rest of the economy? Are agriculture and industry oppositional or complementary? We will also examine how Americans have used farm policy and rural reform to advance an array of political, social, economic, and environmental agendas. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will complete a final project, as well as several shorter writing assignments throughout the semester. Participation in class discussions is essential. History majors who wish to fulfill the department's research requirement may do so in this course. |
| Instructor(s): Williams,Amrys O. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK312; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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