HIST 378
History of American Families
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
History of American families from colonial period to the present.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Historical Knowledge of American Families
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain and analyze the major intellectual, economic, religious, social, cultural, and political developments affecting changes in American families of various races, classes, and regions from 1607 to the present.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze an important historical question in the history of American families
Title
Research Methods
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to isolate the theses and supporting arguments of secondary sources on the history of American families.
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to research, analyze, and integrate primary and secondary sources into a coherent and well-written argument.
