ACES 179

Fall 2012 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 27-Dec 12

History of Ag in IL Since 1860

Credit: 3 hours.

An introduction to the history of agriculture in the rural Midwest with an emphasis on Illinois based on an analysis of the attitudes of indigenous peoples, immigrants, farmers and agribusiness interests toward land, labor, crop selection and production, and technology. The course compares the regional characteristics of the rural Midwest to other U.S. regions, and explores factors that created the American "breadbasket," a region recognized for the commodities, equipment and ideas that it exports to the world.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Hist & Phil

Cultural Studies - US Minority

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ACES 179 class schedule data for fall 2012
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	47509	Online	ONL	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Reid, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Degree Notes: Hist&Philosoph Perspect, and US Minority Culture(s) course. Credit: 3 hours Section Info: An introduction to the history of agriculture in the rural Midwest with an emphasis on Illinois, based on an analysis of the attitudes of indigenous peoples, immigrants, farmers, and agribusiness interests toward land, labor, crop selection and production, and technology. The course compares the regional characteristics of the rural Midwest to other U.S. regions, and explores factors that created the American "Breadbasket," a region recognized for the commodities, equipment and ideas that it exports to the world. Course will consist of weekly readings, synchronous sessions, writing assignments and exams, all online. All work will have specific due dates throughout the semester (not self-paced). Students can contact the instructor prior to the start of class at dareid@illinois.edu, and will have access to the course site via Compass2G two weeks prior (on August 13) to the start of the Fall 2012 semester to become familiar with the course delivery system and ensure hardware compatibility. Complete information will be sent on or before August 13 to those registered, and regularly between that time and the first day of class (Monday, August 27). Online class sessions require that each student have high speed internet access and either a headset with microphone or an external microphone and speakers so they may participate in the class discussions Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.