American History Courses
Below is a list of the American history courses I teach. Each course contains a brief description with a link to the textbook.
The Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence (1940)
Introduction to African American Studies
An interdisciplinary study of significant aspects of African American history and culture, emphasizing the development of African American communities from the Middle Passage to the present. Topics include definitions of African American identity, influences and achievements within American culture, and contemporary issues for African Americans.
The Child's Bath by Mary Cassatt (1893)
Women in America since 1870
An examination of the changing role of women in working-class and middle-class families. Topics include the effects of industrialization on women's economic activities and status and women's involvement in political and social struggles, including those for women's rights, birth control, and civil rights.
The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1893)
U.S History I & II
A survey of economic, intellectual, political, and social developments of the United States since the pre-Columbian era to the twenty-first century. The objective is to use primary and secondary sources to describe U.S. historical events and interpret current events and ideas in a historical context. Discussion covers the rise of industry and the emergence of the United States as a world power.
Umine Dance by Oscar Howe (1958)
Modern America
A comprehensive survey course that examines the history of the United States from 1933 to 2001. Discussion covers the cultural, political, social, technological, and economic changes from the Great Depression through the September 11 attacks.