This course examines the major political, social, economic and diplomatic trends that have shaped the United States from the first European contact with America to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Special attention is given to the experience of the nation's diverse ethnic and cultural groups and America's place in the global community. As a writing intensive course, AMH2010 will allow students the chance to explore the subject through a variety of college-level writing exercises that may include essay exams, book reviews, reaction papers, and other discipline specific writing. The primary General Education learning outcome for this course is Critical Thinking: Demonstrate the skills necessary for analysis, synthesis, evaluation, decision making, critical and creative thinking and the creative process. |