Course Description
Survey of the causes, trajectories, and consequences of the American Civil War and the social, political, and economic struggles of Reconstruction. Draws on history and literary studies to investigate how Americans represented and misrepresented the Civil War era, through an examination of popular culture. Emphasis on conflicts concerning regional identity, race, class, gender, and sexuality in the history and memory of the Civil War era.
GEP
Humanities GEP Course
Interdisciplinary Perspectives GEP Course
U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion GEP Course
U.S. Diversity GEP Course
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None