21H.105 | Spring 2006 | Undergraduate

American Classics

Course Description

This subject is devoted to reading and discussing basic American historical texts that are often cited but often remain unread, understanding their meaning, and assessing their continuing significance in American culture. Since it is a “Communications Intensive” subject, 21H.105 is also dedicated to …
This subject is devoted to reading and discussing basic American historical texts that are often cited but often remain unread, understanding their meaning, and assessing their continuing significance in American culture. Since it is a “Communications Intensive” subject, 21H.105 is also dedicated to improving students’ capacities to write and speak well. It requires a substantial amount of writing, participation in discussions, and individual presentations to the class.
Learning Resource Types
Written Assignments with Examples
People gather at the Lincoln Memorial for King's speech.
On August 28, 1963, people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech. “March on Washington, August 28, 1963.” (Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, U.S. News and World Report Photograph Collection, 1963. The African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship.)