Race and Gender in US History since the Civil War ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

The intent of this course is to investigate the complex ways in which gender, race and national identity are articulated in U.S. culture and society and to examine how that has historically shaped the social movements that challenged the prevailing order. By focusing on the interaction of race and gender in American history since the CivilWar and engaging a broad variety of primary and secondary sources,the student will achieve an understanding of the complexities of U.S. culture and social change and develop the skills of a practicing historian. This course satisfies one 3-credit elective requirement in the American Studies advanced certificate. This course was previously LIB-640591.