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HIST 487 - Topics in American Studies

(3 units)
Interdisciplinary analysis of selected topics in American history, literature, art, science and material culture. Topics vary from semester to semester. Maximum of 6 credits.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources in different forms (including documents, film, popular media, photographs, etc.,), to determine and interpret connections of historical change in American Culture by examining American amusements, and how and why they evolved over time.
2. Students will be able to explain ideas and arguments coherently and persuasively in writing (achieved by practicing and receiving feedback on these skills in short writing assignments), as well as by oral expression (achieved by practicing and receiving feedback on these skills through class discussions).
3. Students will be able to locate, analyze and synthesize relevant information drawn from both primary and secondary sources in response to a historical question or problem (achieved through completion of a substantial research essay).


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