HTY 507 - American History to the Civil War

This broad overview of early America up to about 1865 considers sweeping historical change over more than two centuries. The seminar provides a general introduction to American history at the graduate level. It chronology matches that of the traditional first half of the US history undergraduate survey, and it regularly considers pedagogical concerns. Intensive weekly readings draw especially upon political, social, and cultural history that examine diverse perspectives in the American past.

Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student, senior history majors and others by permission.

This course can be taken via synchronous videoconferencing.

Credits: 3