HIST 6610 History of the Ante-Bellum American South

A graduate level directed readings course in which conflicting historical interpretations and primary sources comprise major content elements from the colonial era to the Secession (the "Old South"). May be offered online or in the classroom.

Registration Name

History Ante-Bellum Amer South

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: As needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Read, analyze, discuss, and comment of diverse thoughts, utterances, and observations of the Old South from the colonial period to Secession.
2. Knowledge of various elements of internal and external historical criticism and methodology.
3. Improved communication skills in writing, reading and historical judgement.
4. Improved ability to study a mass of historical information, analyze it critically, and form logical conclusions (which may or may not be congruent with those of the instructor).