HIST 303 O - Civil War & Reconstruction

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Civil War & Reconstruction (HIST 303)

Term: 2021-2022 - FALL

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Alyson Leas
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Andrea M Twedt
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Hello!

I was born and raised in Moorhead, MN. I left the Midwest to enjoy the sunshine in Phoenix, AZ for 12 years. I miss the AZ winters; I am not a big fan of the cold. However, most of my family lives in the Midwest, so family comes over weather. 😊  

I have a daughter, Kelsey, who works at Microsoft. A son, Jonah, who attends North Dakota State University. Most importantly, I have three beautiful grandchildren: Tatum – 8, Trystynn – 6, and Toni – 5. I am very blessed to have them living in Fargo. They have Nana's heart!

I recently got married to an amazing man. Not only did I gain a husband, but also two wonderful adult children, Ryan and Cassandra. 

I am a big sports fan! I am a die-hard Vikings fan. I also enjoy watching basketball, especially March Madness. I do not have the skill set to play these sports, but I do like to exercise often. During my free time in the summer, I like to be at the lake. In the winter, I like to travel anywhere warm.

I’ve been teaching communication in the classroom since 2003 and online since 2004. I love teaching and getting to know the students.

Along with teaching, I am the Director of Online Undergraduate Programs at UJ.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Andrea

 
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Description

This course will provide students with an introduction to the history of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction in the United States—examining especially the many ways the actions, ideas, and laws of the period still shape our world today. We will delve into the fights of the past and the debates of the present; myths believed, fabricated, and destroyed; and the many ways historians have expanded our understanding of this era and its meanings in recent years. Our focus will be on critical thinking, critical reading, and critical writing. In the later portions of the course, students will design their own lessons and discussions for the class based on readings they have selected for study. Term Offered: Spring