History of the United States to 1865 Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  Spring Int 19 - Hist 7 - (MTWR230) - Hunt, R.doc

Meet Your Instructor:  

My name is Ryan Russell Hunt. I earned my Bachelors and Masters in History from California State University, Fullerton. I teach United States and World History on several campuses in the Southern California region.

Course Description:

Survey of American history from Native American origins through post-Civil War Reconstruction with an encompassing approach to the United States and its major ethnic and social groups. Explores the influence of the geography and environment of North America and the ethnic, social, and religious complexity of the population. Also examines political, philosophical, and intellectual influences on the founding fathers, American political institutions, and the citizens of the country.

Textbook Information:

Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty: An American History, Brief 5^th Edition, Vol. 1 (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2017).  ISBN: 978-0-393-61415-2

Student Learning Objectives:  

1. Students will critically analyze and interpret primary documents and secondary sources, and will be able to interpret qualitative and quantitative data in order to evaluate historical events.
2. Students will develop communication skills through oral and written exercises, and develop analytical skills by critically interpreting historical topics.
3. Students will analyze how local, national, and international policies and practices developed in the past continue to impact their contemporary lives.