HIST 394

Fall 2023 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

Examination of recent United States history with an emphasis on the presidential elections, public policy, popular culture, activism, and economic and social trends that helped define American life after 1964. The political contributions of lesser known figures will be highlighted to explore the development of American politics elicited by the civil rights movement and subsequent struggles to influence a newly transformed body politic. The course is designed as a topics course that may revolve around other "hidden figures" in political history.

May be repeated once if topics vary.

HIST 394 class schedule data for fall 2023
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
70141
Lecture-Discussion
A
3:30PM -4:50PM
TR
Lincoln Hall
Barrett, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Section Info:
Description: This class will examine recent United States history with an emphasis on the presidential elections, public policy, popular culture, activism, and economic and social trends that helped define life in the United States after 1964. The political contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American congresswoman and 1972 presidential candidate, will be highlighted to explore the development of U.S. politics elicited by the civil rights movement and subsequent struggles to influence a newly transformed body politic.
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