HIST2105 - 01 - America Since the 1960'S

(HI) Historical Inquiry (H) Historical Consciousness

America's history from 1960 to the recent past is examined in this class. The course will focus primarily on the country's social and cultural history, diversity, and change since 1960, and the quest for civil rights and social justice. Other topics include the women's and LGBTQ+ movements, the student movement, the development of the counter-culture, the anti-war movement, the turbulent 1970s, and the rise of conservatism in the 1980s. The resulting political, social and economic ramifications that are still with us to this day are examined. Students are asked to challenge broadly held assumptions and reflect critically upon the past generation through the use of primary sources, secondary readings, film, music, and other non-traditional primary sources. Students conduct original research utilizing online resources from multiple sources.