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HSTY3709: The American City
2020 unit information
This unit takes as its starting point the diversity of historical experiences as they relate to urban America. Subjects include: the development of distinct urban governance; race, inequality, and segregation; urban subcultures; sexuality; leisure and consumption; social movements; and the city as juridically specific space in American history. Beyond historical methodologies students will also delve into the varieties of urban anthropology, geography, and sociology.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at the 2000 level in the History major or American Studies major |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Develop a firm grasp of the principles, practices and boundaries of the discipline of history
- LO2. Develop the ability to use appropriate media, tools, and methodologies to locate, access, and use information
- LO3. Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to interpreting the past
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