HIS 358 - American Urban History

This course examines the growth of cities from the late eighteenth century to the present. It will examine the roles that cities have played in the United States’ economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political history. The course will pay particular attention to urban areas as contested spaces and incubators of ideas and movements that have shaped the nation.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing; or instructor permission.
When Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3