History 112

HIST 112
U.S. History Since 1865 (GE)

1. Catalog Entry

HIST 112
U.S. History Since 1865 (GE)

Credit hours (3)

General survey of national history since the end of the Civil War. Explores economic, political and social developments in the United States and growing American involvement in world affairs.

Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.


2. Detailed Description of Course

The major topics covered in this course are those considered to represent the foundations of American history. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a broad background in American history since 1865. These topics, with various degrees of emphasis, are common to all recent textbooks written for an introductory course in American history.
    1) Reconstruction
    2) Industrialization and Urbanization
    3) The Response to Industrialization
    4) The New West and the New South
    5) Populism and late Nineteenth Century Politics
    6) Imperialism
    7) The Progressive Movement and Urban Reform
    8) World War I
    9) The Twenties
    10)The Great Depression
    11)World War II
    12)The Cold War
    13)The 1960s
    14)The Civil Rights Movement
    15)The Vietnam War
    16)American Politics and Society Since 1970

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The class meets three hours a week. A textbook is required by all instructors; each instructor has the option of selecting a different text. Additionally, some instructors require other readings. Teaching methods involve a mix of lecture and discussion. Generally large classes require a   teaching methodology capable of reaching a wide variety of students. Visual aids emphasize maps and graphs, but other aids such as video recordings, Powerpoint presentations, and other forms of media including the internet may also be utilized.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course


Goal: To gain an appreciation of the history of the United States since 1865

Outcomes:

1. Students describe key aspects of the history of the United States since 1865


2. Students analyze factors that helped to cause key events in the history of the United States since 1865

 

5. Assessment Measures

Assessment measures may include any or all of the following: participation in class, writing exercises, oral discussions of readings, and testing that includes objective and/or essay questions on quizzes and examinations. All tests are structured to emphasize an understanding of ideas, concepts, and inter-relationships. Assessment measures are designed to evaluate student learning and progress towards the fulfillment of the Core Curriculum program goals and the specific goals and objectives for both the US Perspectives and Social and Behavioral Science areas as stated above in D.

6. Other Course Information

None

Review and Approval

September 1991

April 16, 1998

April 9, 1999

October 5, 2008

June 20, 2015

March 01, 2021