ECON 1740 - Economic History of the U.S (AI)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Economics

Description:

Fulfills the General Education American Institutions (Utah State Code R470) requirement. Surveys the development of economic institutions and process of material growth in the United States from colonial times to the present. Employs lectures, discussion, audio visual materials, and various other instructional methods. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States, as well as develop an appreciation of the American heritage and the responsibilities of American citizens. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand the major chronological and topical divisions in American History. 2. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of the economic history of America and describe and analyze major economic and historical themes and arguments found in primary and secondary source material. 3. Argue and write analytically, cogently, and comparatively about significant issues and problems in American economic history. 4. Learn to think critically as they evaluate and analyze the primary and secondary sources that make up the assigned reading for the course and then apply their findings in order to answer questions, solve problems, support or critique arguments and explain ideas. Prerequisite: Reading placement score 17 or higher; or ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1010D. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

• AI - American Institutions

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