HIST 268 - Oberlin History as American History

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 to 4 Hours
Attribute: 3 to 4 SS, CD

New course added 09.28.2007.

This course explores episodes in the history of the city of Oberlin as a multicultural community within the larger context of American history. Topics include abolition, race relations and civil rights, temperance, religion, women's rights, civic improvement, and community leaders. The course also  introduces the sources and methods available to construct Oberlin’s history. Students collaborate on local history projects with community partners. Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: C. Lasser
Prerequisites & Notes
No first-year students.