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William J Rorabaugh
HSTAA 101
Seattle Campus
Supplies the knowledge of American history that any intelligent and educated American citizen should have. Objective is to make the student aware of his or her heritage of the past and more intelligently conscious of the present.
Class description
This one-quarter survey of US history examines some of the most important topics in the development of modern America. Arrangement is chronolgical. Topics include slavery, race, immigration, and the Cold War with a focus on social history but also some politics.
Student learning goals
Have a strong general understanding of US History.
Have improved writing skills from writing two short papers.
Have improved discussion skills from participation in discussions.
Have a better understanding about historical argument and evidence.
General method of instruction
Four lectures and one discussion section per week.
Recommended preparation
No prerequisites.
Class assignments and grading
Assigned reading, discussions. Course meets W requirement. Two short papers (5-7pp.), essay midterm, essay final exam. Books: Two-volume text book, Rorabaugh and Critchlow, America's Promise; Rowlandson, Sovereignty and Goodness of God; Frederick Douglass, Narrative; Charlotte Gilman, Yellow Wallpaper; Michael Herr, Dispatches.
Section discussions 20 percent; short papers 10 percent each; midterm exam 20 percent; final exam 40 percent.
