Course ePortfolio
United States History from 1865
This collection contains the Affordable Learning Solution for the Southern University System (AL$4SUS) list of peer-reviewed textbooks for United States History from 1865 (common course-id HIST 140), one of the top 50 college courses identified for inclusion in the Southern University Online Library for Education (SUOLforEd).
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General Course Description: HIST 140
Historical survey of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present.
Minimum units: 3.0
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Advisories/Recommendations: None
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
None
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret primary and secondary sources and to compose an argument which uses them, as appropriate, for support.
- Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. History through multiple analytical categories such as race, class, gender and ethnicity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of America’s growth in a global context.
- Explain the major economic, technological and scientific developments and their historical significance.
- Analyze major political trends, attitudes, conflicts and events—including both mainstream and reform efforts—and explain their historical significance.
- Explain the major social and cultural developments, their causes and effects, and their historical significance.
- Analyze the relevancy of history in today’s world.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
Will include:
- Written essays and/or research projects.
- Essay exams.
Can also include:
- Classroom discussions that include primary and secondary sources.
- Objective exams.
- Classroom projects and presentations.
Other Information
None
Course Resources
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U.S. History (Open (Access) Textbook)U.S. History published by OpenStax College provides educators and students with an excellent free open textbook that... More
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The American Yawp (Open (Access) Textbook)In an increasingly digital world in which pedagogical trends are de-emphasizing rote learning and professors are... More
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American History - Pre-Columbian to the New Millennium (Open (Access) Textbook)In the pieces that follow, we encourage you to probe, dispute, dig deeper — inquire. History is not static. It is fluid.... More
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Sage American History (Reference Material)This course material focuses on the main events and characters of the American past, recognizing that most students will... More
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STILL CASTING SHADOWS: A Shared Mosaic of U.S. History Vol. II, 1914-2006 (Open (Access) Textbook)Still Casting Shadows: A Shared Mosaic of U.S. History breaks with tradition by presenting a holistic (rather than a... More
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Digital History (Open (Access) Textbook)Our website offers a variety of ways for students and teachers to actually do history. We have created 72 inquiry-based... More
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US History (Open (Access) Textbook)This textbook is based on the College Entrance Examination Board test in Advanced Placement United States History. The... More
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US History 1 (Online Course Module)No matter where you land on the teaching spectrum, the aim of the Open Course is opening the door to using and improving... More