HIST 373
Civil War Era, 1848-1877
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Causes of the war, major military events (leaders, campaigns, soldiers), war on the home fronts, why the South lost, Reconstruction, the legacy of the war.
When Taught
Contact Department
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 Civil War and Reconstruction
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain and analyze the main themes and developments of the Civil War and Reconstruction, as well as their roots and legacy.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents, both in writing and in class discussions.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze historical questions and place them in a historiographical context.
Title
Apply information to Future Teaching
Learning Outcome
History teaching majors will start to apply information and ideas from the course to future teaching.
