Learning Objectives
The concepts and events studied in this course are intended to emphasize past attitudes and situations in American history in order to promote a better appreciation of our past and present. Students should view the past and present with a critical mind and proper perspective. Through an understanding of America's foundations they should appreciate cause and effect and be better equipped to apply their knowledge and insights, with tolerance, to the major issues of today. Finally, students should be able to formulate an understanding of what it means to be an American. Specific objectives are:
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1. Demonstrate an understanding the complex, evolutionary nature of American society. |
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2. Develop a connection between historical events, trends and individuals and the present so as a method of understanding the relevance of historical study. |
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3. Analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources so as to improve one’s ability to create logical and compelling positions, while simultaneously developing an understanding of competing interpretations of historical events. |
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4. Identify important factual information necessary to connect events to the present and to create compelling positions. |
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5. Analyze and interpret issues in American history in light of the racial, ethnic, cultural, economic and social diversity found within the United States. |
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