History of Texas

Catalog description

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. (HIST 2301) History of Texas. CONTENT. History of Texas from pre-Columbian cultures to Spanish and other European settlements, Mexican era and Texas independence, through annexation and development of Texas as a modern-day state. Themes include, but are not limited to, military conflicts and contributions; land tenure, labor, family dynamics; Texas’ multiple borders and migration; socio-cultural interactions; changing legal structure; education; farming and ranching; oil discoveries and industrialization; Texas’ music, sports and popular culture. Emphasis placed on challenges and triumphs of Texans of all types throughout the years. Course content is selected to align with the course description and the current state of scholarship in the field. The presentation of course content fosters critical thinking in the context of scholarly consensus and debate, rather than instructors’ views, values or beliefs. Instructors may assign different readings and/or topics that fit within the course description and meet the learning objectives. BENEFITS. History teaches evaluation and synthesis of evidence, development of persuasive arguments in written and oral form, expansion of understandings of historical contexts that have contributed to human complexity past and present, including but not limited to the formation of group and individual identities, social and political dynamics, and debates about values and rights. Applying this knowledge produces more informed citizens, who are proficient in the abilities required by today’s workforce. Also taught at Galveston campus.