EXCITING COURSES FOR SPRING 2014 SEMESTER
HIST
3075: Urban African American History in the 20th Century
MWF
12:20-1:15
The
course examines the forces, events, and demographic movements that shaped
the development of racially isolated, low-income African American communities
in American cities in the 20th century, starting in the 19th century and
continuing through the last 20 to 30 years of 20th century, with attention to
trends in race, residence, and employment. It will look at the
interaction between black efforts for self-determination, public policy choices
at the local, state, and federal levels, and the actions of private individuals
and organizations, all of which helped to shape the residential and economic
environments experienced by urban African Americans.
HIST
6010: Public History Practicum
This
course offers a practical orientation to and exploration of various fields
encompassed under the rubric "public history," approached through
specific team projects in conjunction with local organizations. Students will
develop a museum exhibit, short publication, or other historical product
examining an aspect of Cincinnati history with a view to the end product being
available to the general public or to be turned over to a museum or other
organization to expand into a professionally finished product.
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