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