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HIST 233-01, The United States in the 20th Century, Fall 2006
McKinney, Charles W.
McKinney, Charles W.
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Abstract
This course will survey American history from 1900 to the present time. Using both secondary
and primary source documentation, students will come to an understanding of the myriad forces
that worked to shape what many call “The American Century.” In addition to using traditional
political and economic viewpoints for historical interpretation, students will also assess the
impact of social and cultural forces on our collective past. This comprehensive perspective will
enable students to come to an understanding as to how and why history is constructed and to
answer fundamental questions about history and the historical process: Who writes it? Who
reads it? What are its purposes? To this end, students will be required to analyze, critique and
interpret primary source materials as they offer their own view of historical events and construct
some historical documentation of their own. Given the central nature of primary texts and our
reactions to them, active participation during class will form an essential element of the course.
Of course, students are expected to complete all reading and written assignments.
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This syllabus was submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor