Appropriate for First Year students.
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:00pm-3:15pm | MW | Tarbutton Hall 321 | Merle Black. | HSC. | 4 | 2211 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: The politics of the South since 1960, with emphasis on the following topics: Southern political culture, the civil rights movement, and the rise of two-party competition.
Semester Details:
The South is the largest region in the United States. Its politics have changed more than any other part of the nation. In this course we deal with the civil rights movement, the rise of the Republican party, and the possibility of a Democratic party comeback in the region. We examine important trends among voters and elected officials in the Deep South, Upper South, Florida, and Texas.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 1987. Politics and Society in the South. ISBN: 9780674689596.Harvard University Press
- 2003. The Rise of Southern Republicans. ISBN: 9780674012486.Harvard University Press
- 1999. Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement. ISBN: 9780156007085.Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
- 2009. The New Politics of the Old South. ISBN: 9780742570214.Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-term Examination | NA | Unknown% |
| Final Examination | NA | Unknown% |
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