01:506:151 History and the News

Full Course Title: HISTORY & THE NEWS
Course Code: 01:506:151
Academic Credits: 3
SAS Core Certified: CCO, HST
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Summer
Mode of Instruction: Lecture
Course Description

This course considers the relationship between “history” and contemporary news. We’ll explore the historical genealogies of topics that have dominated recent headlines and consider how these issues have developed over time. Students will practice thinking historically about present-day issues and learn how historical literacy can inform how we engage with the world around us.

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