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New Introductory Courses in History (200-0-30)

Topic

The 1900s: Berlin Wall to 9/11

Instructors

Kathleen C Belew
847/467-2305
Harris Hall 242

Meeting Info

University Hall 101: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This lecture course explores the history of a pivotal decade from the end of the Cold War to the beginning of the War on Terror. Focusing on society, culture, and politics, we will explore the rise of new media (cable news, tabloids, and the Internet); the era of globalization and neoliberal ideology; the implementation of mandatory minimum sentencing and the age of mass incarceration; and the transformation of American childhood. Major touchstones will include the O.J. Simpson trial, the Oklahoma City Bombing, the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, Y2K, and the Columbine High School shooting.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Historical Studies Students will…

• Learn and retain a broad overview of United States history, encountering both primary and secondary sources

• Encounter and evaluate primary sources with emphasis on their context

• Assess secondary sources, evaluating their basis in historical evidence and understanding their argumentation within a field of historical study

• Develop a praxis of the 5C's of historical thinking: complexity, causality, contingency, change, and context in spoken and written argumentation

• Produce historical argumentation grounded in evidence drawn from primary and secondary sources

Evaluation Method

Participation and Section: 30%; Three Take-Home Exams: 60%

Class Materials (Required)

Materials will be posted on Canvas

Class Notes

Concentration: Americas

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only History majors and minors can currently enroll in this class.

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-339: Thurs 9:00AM - 9:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 4-410: Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 3-410: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM