HIST 5095 - American Constitutional History, 1880s-Present

Studies the history of American Constitutionalism from the last half of the 19th- century to the last half of the 20th. Concentration on the Federal Constitution and its role in shaping the public and private lives of Americans. Particular attention will be paid to the ideas, institutions, and individuals responsible for making the Constitution a battleground rife with intellectual, social, and cultural significance.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Student’s work reflects an understanding of historiographic traditions.
Student’s work demonstrates critical use and proper citation of both primary and secondary sources.
Student’s work employs the formal styles of writing, argumentation, and presentation that historians use.

Ohio University

Ohio University

HIST 5095 - American Constitutional History, 1880s-Present