HIST 289

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Citizen Nation

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Exploration of how American definitions of citizenship have evolved from the founding era to the 21st century. Examines the definition, meaning, and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship.

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Interpretative framework

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to develop an interpretive framework for the concept of citizenship and how it has changed over time in the US

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Comparison and analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to compare and analyze key episodes in US history in light of dynamic, sometimes competing definitions of American citizenship

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Change over time

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to trace the expansion of the boundaries of American citizenship

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Personal understanding

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to craft a historically informed personal understanding of one’s own citizenship and current debates about citizenship

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Applied citizenship

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify information from “credible, reliable and factual sources,” use wisdom to seek truth, and apply historical thinking skills to engage in 21st century citizenship and lifelong learning and service.