HIST 373
APPALACHIAN HISTORY

  1. Catalog Entry

HIST 373: Appalachian History. (A)
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisites: Three hours of history at 100 level.

Inquiry into uniqueness of the Appalachian region including the people and their history, livelihood, religion, speech, music, social mores, folklore and politics. Emphasis on 20th century.

  1. Detailed Description of Course Content

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the historical trends and developments in the Appalachian region of the American South.

1. Settlement Patterns: 18th and 19th centuries
2. The Pre-Industrial Self-Sufficient Mountain Farmer
3. A Culture Under Attack: The Emergence of Large Scale Industrial Capitalism in Appalachia
4. Labor Wars
5. Cultural Reflections
6. The New Deal and the Great Society
7. Modernization and Its Legacy in Appalachia

  1. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The course is taught according to the lecture/discussion method. Lectures and discussions are supplemented with videos, slides, music, and guest lecturers.

  1. Goals and Objectives of the Course

1. Students will be able to develop a foundation for understanding and interpreting Appalachian history.
2. Students will be able to explore Appalachian history as a part of American history.

  1. Assessment Measures

Graded assignments include in-class tests, a final examination, term papers and projects, and book review essays.

  1. Other Course Information

None.

  1. Review and Approval

Date Action Reviewed by
January 2005 Reviewed and Approved by Charles McClellan