CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change

(3 units) CO5, CO8

Identities, ideas, and institutions from pre-colonial to present, emphasizing civil rights, liberty, individualism, federalism, environmentalism, urbanization, industrialization, and cultural diversity. Satisfies the U.S. and Nevada constitution requirements.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or (ENG 100I and ENG 100L and ENG 105L) or ENG 113 or Corequisite(s): ENG 104.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Discussion/Recitation: 1
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. express ideas clearly and persuasively, using relevant evidence to support their arguments.
2. analyze primary source texts with attention to content, historical and cultural context, and rhetorical techniques.
3. trace the sources and development of American intellectual traditions and cultural institutions, with attention to the diversity of experiences and voices that shaped the nation.
4. identify how significant artistic and cultural movements as well as scientific and technological developments influenced Americans’ changing sense of themselves and their society.
5. connect the beliefs, values, and actions of past generations of Americans to contemporary conditions in the United States.
6. Identify the historical origins, philosophical foundations, core principles, and evolution of the United States and Nevada Constitutions.

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