HIST 530AIssues:US History Before 1877

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The course offers exposure to selected interpretive issues in U.S. history prior to 1877 within a framework that permits students to focus on ways to introduce these issues into the secondary school classroom. Readings will permit students to examine alternative interpretations of events and processes in U.S. History and to work extensively with primary sources that underpin those interpretations. Our discussions of course material will be supplemented by computing technologies. Class meetings are in a room equipped for wireless access, and laptop computers will be provided for student use during class time. A significant portion of class time will be used for collaborative analysis and evaluation of internet-based collections of primary documents, with a special emphasis on integrating such documents into secondary school history education. Notes: Students should have a solid background in U.S. History before registering.