HIST 200 - Race in America

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): 23UC

Prerequisite(s): HIST 100 , HIST 105 , HIST 125, HIST 130 or ENGL 100 with a grade of D- or better
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

From the 17th century, the issue of race has been apparent in the American dialogue. The history of those of Native-American, African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic-American descent has been greatly neglected in the study of U.S. history. The “master narrative” has placed emphasis on the contributions of white Americans to the nation, while those of color have been relegated to the back seat. This course is intended to make American history a multiracial history and to present students with a new, more inclusive dialogue about our national past.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for US History & Civic Engagement is satisfied by HIST 200. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

demonstrate understanding of United States’ society and/or history, including the diversity of individuals and communities that make up the nation;
understand the role of individual participation in US communities and government; and
apply historical and contemporary evidence to draw, support, or verify conclusions.