HIST& 156 History of US I (5 credits)

2. Explain the chief components (religious, economic, political, etc.) of the pre-1840 culture of the USA.

3. Analyze the interconnections (social, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious, etc.) among different historical movements, changes, and trends.

4. Identify the major problems confronting the pre-1840 USA.

5. Draw conclusions from history, discussing long-lasting trends and their possible impact on current and future developments.

6. Compare and contrast the cultural realms of the pre-1840 USA.

7. Analyze the position in the world of the young American nation.

8. Discuss the impact of the culture of the pre-1840 USA on the world.

9. Explain the most valuable lessons drawn from the analysis of the history of the pre-1840 USA.

Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.

Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Intercultural Engagement: Graduates demonstrate self-efficacy in intercultural engagement to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through reflections and expressions of cultural humility, empathy, and social and civic engagement and action. Further, graduates examine how identities/positionalities such as races, social classes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and cultures impact perceptions, actions, and the distribution of power and privilege in communities, systems, and institutions.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
A. Objective tests
B. Essay tests
C. Class discussions
D. Class presentations
E. Written assignments