HIST 476

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines the changing image of the American West by focusing on the process of conquest and resistance present within the region's history.

Same as LLS 475. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

HIST 476 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
62751
Lecture-Discussion
G4
9:00AM -9:50AM
MWF
1024 Lincoln Hall
LaPier, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
4 hours
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
62749
Lecture-Discussion
U3
9:00AM -9:50AM
MWF
1024 Lincoln Hall
LaPier, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Description: This course explores the history of the American West in the continental U.S. in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, focusing on the process of annexation of Indigenous lands, colonization of Indigenous peoples and U.S. settler-colonialism on Indigenous lands. We will also examine “myths” about the American West and their impact on U.S. culture. This course will be taught in a lecture and discussion format; assignments might include leading class discussion, in-class and written assignments, public presentations and/or audio podcasts.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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