The Frontier in American History, 1763-1890 (VS1) (U02443)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-VS!-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 impact of American expansion across North America on the indigenous peoples of the continent and to consider the impact of the frontier on American culture. Among the issues to be considered: the contribution of the frontier to Ameircan democracy; the connection between the frontier past and violence in America.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : HI0115

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above. 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).

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 improve their awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence; to demonstrate the nature of history as argument of focusing on debates by historians about key issues; to increase their skills in research, writing and presentation; and to improve their critical skills through oral communication.