HST 202 US History: Civil War & Recon
Provides an overview of the causes, events and interpretations of the American Civil War and a summary of Reconstruction. This course emphasizes military events but also deals with social, political and economic changes and issues during the war. Emancipation and the complex issue of race are also covered. The aim of the class is to immerse students as much as possible in the material culture of the era, which complements their learning from books, class discussion, and films and creates a greater interest in learning more about the war. This immersion involves the use of replicas, artifacts, in-class activities, and field trips.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
WR 121 English Composition,
ALS 100 Applied Learning Strategies and
COMM 111 Fundamentals of Speech
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AS Difference, Power & Discrim, AS Liberal Arts Core 2, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AAOT Social Sciences, AS Western Culture, AS Liberal Arts Core 4, AGS Social Science, AAS Human Relations,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Students will understand the connections between past events and contemporary events. Students will learn that they have a personal family history and begin to explore it. Students will learn and write about the lessons of the past and how to apply them to life today. Students will learn about how the future of America in the 21st century is dependent upon learning about the crises and development of America in the 19th century. Students will be able to put current events in proper historical context, enabling them to participate in the democratic process and to advocate for their own interests. Students will learn about the material culture of the Civil War through hands on experience with replica Civil War equipment and gear, both military and civilian.