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HIST 365

American South

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Political, economic, and cultural history of the southern states from colonial times to the present.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Historical Knowledge of American South

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain and analyze the major political, economic, social, cultural, religious, and intellectual developments in the history of the American South from European contact to the present

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Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to research, analyze, and integrate primary and secondary sources into a coherent and well-written argument.

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will able to analyze an important historical question in the history of the South.

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Research Methods

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to isolate the theses and supporting arguments of secondary sources on the history of the South.

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Research Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze primary sources on the history of the South.