The 20th-Century United States, 1893 - 2001
HIST 240
Fall 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 230 |
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 and organized parties and policy agendas over time. Under what conditions can citizens and policy makers alter history? Under what conditions does history itself have a driving influence over political decision-making? How do different political groups attempt to harness the state - or eliminate government participation - to solve pressing social problems? During the course of the semester, we will attempt to answer these questions from the perspective of an American nation identity, but at the same time, discuss how that identity is produced in an international context. |
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Essential Capabilities:
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.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| 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
Jane Addams, TWENTY YEARS AT HULL HOUSE
Edward Larson, SUMMER FOR THE GODS
Alan Brinkley, VOICES OF PROTEST
Lisa McGirr, SUBURBAN WARRIORS
Phyllis Schlafly, A CHOICE, NOT AN ECHO
George Jackson, SOLEDAD BROTHER
Peggy Noonan, WHAT I SAW AT THE REVOLUTION
Lisa Duggan, THE TWILIGHT OF EQUALITY
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Examinations and Assignments:
A midterm exam, a final exam, and two 3-5 pp. papers |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class attendance and participation. |
| Instructor(s): Potter,Claire B. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC001; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: -41 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 5 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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