HIST 394

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Hidden Political Figures

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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.

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HIST 394 class schedule data for spring 2025
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	76857	Lecture-Discussion	CHP	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	108 David Kinley Hall	Barrett, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Degree Notes: Humanities - Hist & Phil, and Camp Honors/Chanc Schol course. Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Restricted to Chancellor's Scholars in the Campus Honors Program (CHP). However, non-CHP students may petition to take the class. Go to https://honors.illinois.edu/curriculum/ and complete the form on that page entitled "Petition to Take a CHP Class." Send the completed form to chp@illinois.edu. Entry into CHP classes requires a 3.3 GPA and is subject to seat availability in the class. 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.