HIST3500-A History Of Urban America (Spring 2021)

Course Details

This course satisfies part of the Communication Skills graduation requirement.
Session, Dates: 1 (01/19/2021 - 04/30/2021)
Days: T R
Time: 12:30 - 01:45 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Upmc Events Center HL5
Seats Available: 1 Seat!
Credits: 3

Course Description

This class will explore the evolution of urban America, paying special attention to the roles that geography, immigration, race, the federal government, and suburbanization have played in forming and reshaping American cities from the colonial era to the present day. The scope of the class is national; it will explore a variety of trends that transcend region. Special attention, however, will be paid to Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities.

Prerequisite: HIST1100, HIST1200, or HIST2200 and CSCM1030 (COSK2220) or CSHR1030 (COSK2225)

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About the Instructor(s)

John M. McCarthy, Ph.D.
Professor of History and Faculty Athletics Representative
Social Sciences

mccarthy@rmu.edu
412-397-5412 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 324
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