HST 202 - U S HISTORY, 1877 TO PRESENT

The redesigned course will engage students in activities “Reacting the Past,” peer review of writing assignments and consensus-building analysis of historical sources. Team activities will give students first hand experience with two important themes of HST 202 – freedom and democracy. A “learning communities” approach with students working collaboratively in small teams will facilitate growth of academic and social skills. The learning communities are defined as “teams” rather than the traditional “groups” and will provide a place for freshman and sophomores to acquire or expand the fundamental academic and social skills necessary for success in college. Instituting this course redesign will increase student motivation, critical thinking skills and improve Student Learning Outcomes. Students will graduate with an understanding of the past that prepares them for meaningful participation in the future. Increased success rates in History 202 can play an important role in university retention and graduation rates.