Topic: The American Founding
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MWF | Tarbutton Hall 106 | Schneider, Thomas. | 4 | 2223 | TBA. |
Americans' support for their constitution has not prevented disagreement about what it means. Many have looked to the founding generation to validate their views. But were the founders' concerns the same as our own? This course examines the work of the American founders, with a view to better understanding their achievement and the lessons it may hold. Special attention is given to the ratification debate.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2003. American Revolution: A History. ISBN: 9780812970418.Random House
- 2005. The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History. ISBN: 9780812975170.Random House Publishing Group
- 2001. The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States. ISBN: 9780375757860.Random House Publishing Group
- 1985. The Anti-Federalist: An Abridgment of the Complete Anti-Federalist. ISBN: 9780226775654.University of Chicago Press
- 1981. What the Anti-Federalists Were For: The Political Thought of the Opponents of the Constitution. ISBN: 9780226775746.University of Chicago Press
- 2006. The Essential Jefferson. ISBN: 9780872207479.Hackett Publishing Company, Incorporated
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Paper, Journal & Participation. | NA | Unknown% |
| Mid-term Examination | NA | Unknown% |
| Final Examination | NA | Unknown% |
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