HISTY211-23A (HAM)

United States Histories

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
History

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Sam Iti Prendergast

Sam Iti Prendergast
J.3.12
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samiti.prendergast@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Karamea Wright

Karamea Wright
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karamea.wright@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: monique.mulder@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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In this paper, we will examine the histories of U.S. empire focusing on three key themes: foundational violence, constructing modernity and race, and critiques of modern America and freedom. Rather than undertaking a general view of sequential events found in U.S. history, we will delve into certain flash points to think through an important question each week, all while keeping in mind what it means to be a student of U.S. histories here in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
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How this paper will be taught

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We will meet twice a week for this paper, with both the lecture and tutorial held on Thursdays. A two hour lecture session will be from 10am-12pm, and the tutorial session will be held from 2pm-3pm.

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Required Readings

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All required readings will be available on our Moodle page.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • learn a wide range of information about the War of the Rebellion, also known as the US Civil War
    * Please note that this paper is being taught differently this year, and the term "war of the rebellion" is not encouraged.
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  • form an understanding of the war, including the political, social, economic, and military dimensions
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  • develop their ability to think, speak, and write clearly and analytically. Students should be able to weigh information and arguments, and express themselves in a lucid and compelling manner
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  • develop an appreciation of historical knowledge and understanding
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  • know sound methods for researching historical knowledge
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Your grade for this paper will be determined by your performance on your reading responses, primary source analysis, essay plan, and final research essay assessments, all to be submitted on Moodle.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Reading responses
2 Jun 2023
6:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Primary source analysis
6 Apr 2023
6:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Essay plan
5 May 2023
6:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Final research essay
9 Jun 2023
6:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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