HIST.3455 Race and American Higher Education

Id: 042527 Credits: 3-3

Description

For centuries, colleges and universities have played an outsized role in American society. Open to a select few, these institutions have long shaped the trajectory of the United States, reflecting and influencing the principles and policies of the country. A proving ground for elite, white men, for generations these institutions also stood at the vanguard of American colonization and enslavement, restricting the futures of African-Americans and Native American. This course traces the evolution of American institutions of higher learning over more than three centuries - from training grounds for British clergymen to vehicles of upward mobility for American veterans - with a particular focus on race. Throughout the semester, we will examine the changing roles of students, faculty, administrators, and alumni and how they collectively altered the trajectory of American history, for better and worse.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL.1020 College Writing II.

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