When Offered: Fall; Spring Satisfies the Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) graduation requirement.
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Humanity and its Systems This course will acquaint the student with the major developments of American history from pre-contact to post-modern eras. Emphasis will be given to the foundational political experiences of the American people and how political developments have been influenced and affected by social developments. Students will learn to apply analytical skills to the reading of primary texts representing the whole sweep of American history. Written expression will be emphasized.