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HIST 253 - The Shaping of Contemporary America


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3SS

An analysis of political, social, and cultural issues in United States history since 1960.  The course will emphasize the shifting dynamics of American politics, with attention to foreign policy and to various liberation movements in dialogue with the political process. Since 2008 is an unusually fluid presidential election year, the course will pay particular attention to presidential elections and voting patterns from 1960 to the present. Enrollment Limit: 30.
Instructor: C. Koppes


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