Issues in U.S. History

Week Six Schedule:

The Formalization of History


Monday (10/15)

The Professionalization of History.
Read the Encyclopedia Britannica biographies of Herbert Baxter Adams and Henry Adams. Read the Wikipedia biography of Albert Bushnell Hart.


Tuesday (10/16)

Midterm Examination.
You may find it helpful to review the exam guidelines and suggestions page. The examination's scope will include all reading assignments, class exercises, lectures, and discussions up through the material scheduled for last Friday.


Wednesday (2/7)

ABusiness History of the Gilded Age.
Read through the section on "Directed Readings: The Making of Modern America" (all subsections) on the Digital History website at the University of Houston.


Thursday (10/18)

Fall Break.
No meeting today. Relax, read, reflect.


Friday (10/19)

Fall Break.
No meeting today. Relax, read, reflect.


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Note: The instructor reserves the right to change any provisions, due dates, grading percentages, or any other items without prior notice. All assignments on this schedule are covered under the university's policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. See the syllabus statement for further details. This page was last updated on 10/11/2007.