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CWES-205 Introduction to the Civil War Era
Interdisciplinary introduction to the Civil War Era (roughly 1848-1877) in American history. Student is introduced to the basic history of the Civil War, with an emphasis on the fundamental causes of the war, the war years themselves, both at home and on the battlefield, and Reconstruction period. Assigned readings include a mix of primary sources and major interpretive monographs, plus a basic survey text. History majors may count CWES 205 as a major course.
CWES-337 Reconstruction and the Legacy of the Civil War
An exploration of the various aspects of Reconstruction, including political conflicts over how the defeated South would be treated, the struggle over civil rights for African Americans, an overview of Reconstruction historiography, the contested nature of Civil War memory, and the enduring legacy of this vital yet often overlooked period of our past.
CWES-343 Race and Family in the Civil War Era
Examination of the intersection of racial and familial identity in writing before and after the Civil War. What is a family? What is a race? Is a race a kind of family? How did writers approach these questions as related to arguments about slavery, mental capacity, and moral character? How did the Biblical claim that we are all ?of one blood? mesh with developing racial theories like ?the one-drop? rule?
CWES-347 Seminar:Women in Public: Gender and Cultural Transformation in the United States 1840-1900
A seminar on American women's history from before Seneca Falls until the early twentieth century, with an emphasis on the entrance of women into the public arena. Theoretical focus is on the range of ways in which women challenged popular notions of gendered spheres. Designed for students from all majors with some background in women's studies or women's history.
CWES-350 The American Civil War in the West
An examination of the Civil War in the West from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River. The course covers the actions of both the Union and Confederate armies and navies, ethnic minorities, and military technology (especially naval technology). Using primary and secondary materials, students master the historical content as well as develop their research and writing skills.
CWES-400 Seminar Civil War Era
Interdisciplinary seminar which addresses the social, political and cultural history of the Civil War era. Seminar focus shifts on a revolving basis to feature society, politics, and culture through institutions, art, philosophy, political formation, and print culture. This course is the capstone seminar for the CWES Minor, but it is open to other students as well.
CWES-421 Seminar:The American Civil War
. Seminar which surveys the most influential historical interpretations of the Civil War. Intensive reading of interpretive work on Civil War era religion, slavery, gender identity, home-front issues, postwar adjustment, and soldier motivations. Students compile a weekly journal in response to the readings and complete an extended research project. The content of this course is fully integrated with CWES 425 Field Experiences in Civil War Studies. Serves as a core course for The Gettysburg Semester
CWES-425 Field Experience in Civil War Era Studies
Seminar devoted to the military experience of the Civil War. Involves detailed examination of the 19th century American military, and the major battles and battlefields of the eastern theater of the Civil War. Students participate in a series of day-long field trips to Harper?s Ferry, Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Harpers Ferry, and Washington, D.C. There are three formal tours of the Gettysburg battlefield and borough, and a weekend trip to the Richmond/Petersburg battle sites. Students compile a weekly journal to comment on the battle sites, and to respond to readings to an assigned list of significant battle narratives. Serves as a core course for THE GETTYSBURG SEMESTER.
CWES-450 Individualized Study-Tutorial
Individualized tutorial counting toward the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-460 Individualized Study-Research
Individualized research counting toward the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-462 Individualized Study-Research
Individualized research not counting in the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-471 Individualized Study-Internship
Internship counting toward the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded S/U
CWES-472 Individualized Study-Internship
Internship not counting in the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-474 Summer Internship
Summer Internship graded A-F, counting in the mimimum requirements for a major or minor only with written permission filed in the Registrar's Office.
CWES-475 Summer Internship
Summer Internship graded S/U, counting in the mimimum requirements for a major or minor only with written permission filed in the Registrar's Office
CWES-205 Introduction to the Civil War Era
Interdisciplinary introduction to the Civil War Era (roughly 1848-1877) in American history. Student is introduced to the basic history of the Civil War, with an emphasis on the fundamental causes of the war, the war years themselves, both at home and on the battlefield, and Reconstruction period. Assigned readings include a mix of primary sources and major interpretive monographs, plus a basic survey text. History majors may count CWES 205 as a major course.
CWES-337 Reconstruction and the Legacy of the Civil War
An exploration of the various aspects of Reconstruction, including political conflicts over how the defeated South would be treated, the struggle over civil rights for African Americans, an overview of Reconstruction historiography, the contested nature of Civil War memory, and the enduring legacy of this vital yet often overlooked period of our past.
CWES-343 Race and Family in the Civil War Era
Examination of the intersection of racial and familial identity in writing before and after the Civil War. What is a family? What is a race? Is a race a kind of family? How did writers approach these questions as related to arguments about slavery, mental capacity, and moral character? How did the Biblical claim that we are all ?of one blood? mesh with developing racial theories like ?the one-drop? rule?
CWES-347 Seminar:Women in Public: Gender and Cultural Transformation in the United States 1840-1900
A seminar on American women's history from before Seneca Falls until the early twentieth century, with an emphasis on the entrance of women into the public arena. Theoretical focus is on the range of ways in which women challenged popular notions of gendered spheres. Designed for students from all majors with some background in women's studies or women's history.
CWES-350 The American Civil War in the West
An examination of the Civil War in the West from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River. The course covers the actions of both the Union and Confederate armies and navies, ethnic minorities, and military technology (especially naval technology). Using primary and secondary materials, students master the historical content as well as develop their research and writing skills.
CWES-400 Seminar Civil War Era
Interdisciplinary seminar which addresses the social, political and cultural history of the Civil War era. Seminar focus shifts on a revolving basis to feature society, politics, and culture through institutions, art, philosophy, political formation, and print culture. This course is the capstone seminar for the CWES Minor, but it is open to other students as well.
CWES-421 Seminar:The American Civil War
. Seminar which surveys the most influential historical interpretations of the Civil War. Intensive reading of interpretive work on Civil War era religion, slavery, gender identity, home-front issues, postwar adjustment, and soldier motivations. Students compile a weekly journal in response to the readings and complete an extended research project. The content of this course is fully integrated with CWES 425 Field Experiences in Civil War Studies. Serves as a core course for The Gettysburg Semester
CWES-425 Field Experience in Civil War Era Studies
Seminar devoted to the military experience of the Civil War. Involves detailed examination of the 19th century American military, and the major battles and battlefields of the eastern theater of the Civil War. Students participate in a series of day-long field trips to Harper?s Ferry, Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Harpers Ferry, and Washington, D.C. There are three formal tours of the Gettysburg battlefield and borough, and a weekend trip to the Richmond/Petersburg battle sites. Students compile a weekly journal to comment on the battle sites, and to respond to readings to an assigned list of significant battle narratives. Serves as a core course for THE GETTYSBURG SEMESTER.
CWES-450 Individualized Study-Tutorial
Individualized tutorial counting toward the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-460 Individualized Study-Research
Individualized research counting toward the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-462 Individualized Study-Research
Individualized research not counting in the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-471 Individualized Study-Internship
Internship counting toward the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded S/U
CWES-472 Individualized Study-Internship
Internship not counting in the minimum requirements in a major or minor, graded A-F
CWES-474 Summer Internship
Summer Internship graded A-F, counting in the mimimum requirements for a major or minor only with written permission filed in the Registrar's Office.
CWES-475 Summer Internship
Summer Internship graded S/U, counting in the mimimum requirements for a major or minor only with written permission filed in the Registrar's Office
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