The Frontier in American History, 1763-1890 (HI0115)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-FAH

The course aims to consider the significance of the frontier as a concept and a reality in the historical development of the United States from 1763 until the closing of the frontier in 1890. Additionally the course aims to consider the interaction among people on the frontier, the interaction between people and the environment, and the impact of the frontier on American culture. The course will also consider such themes as fur trading, mining, cattle ranching, farming, overland migration, conflict, and community formation on the frontier.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

The Frontier in American History, 1763-1890 (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Honours students who complete this course should be able to engage in historiographical debates both orally and in writing. They should gain greater awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence; engage historical arguments by focusing on debates by historians about key issues; increase their skills in research, writing and presentation; and improve their critical skills through oral communication.