HIST 161The Battle of Gettysburg in American Historical Memory
HIST/ AMST 161 examines the history of the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as the political and social factors that have shaped perceptions of the Battle of Gettysburg as one of the Civil War's decisive battle and as a national symbol that has transformed over time. The variety of historical sources used in this course will aid students in learning how to understand and interpret history and in encouraging them to develop a critical method by which to evaluate primary and secondary historical sources.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
General education
Humanities (GH)
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (2)
- Military Studies, Minor
- Public History, Minor