HIST 268 - Oberlin History as American History

Next Offered: Spring 2012
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3-4 hours
Attribute: 3-4SS, CD
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: 35
Instructor: C. Lasser
Consent of the Instructor Required? No
Prerequisites & Notes
No first-year students.