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Baylor BU Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum Core Requirements Common Courses The U.S. in Global Perspective
  • Common Courses
    • American Literary Cultures
    • Christian Heritage
    • Christian Scriptures
    • The U.S. Constitution
    • The U.S. in Global Perspective
  • Distribution Lists
  • Co-Curriculars
  • CASA Student Resources
  • Student FAQs
  • Pre-Fall 2019

The U.S. in Global Perspective

An introduction to the history of the United States within a global context from 1776 to the present, this course examines the ways a distinctly American society developed within larger patterns of world history. Themes explored may include nationalism; imperialism; revolution; concepts of democracy, freedom, and equality; migration and immigration; industrialization and economic systems; and global conflict.

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      • American Literary Cultures
      • Christian Heritage
      • Christian Scriptures
      • The U.S. Constitution
      • The U.S. in Global Perspective
    • Distribution Lists
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      • Communication & Media Literacy
      • Contemporary Social Issues
      • Engaged Learning
      • Fine Arts & Performing Arts
      • Foreign Languages & Culture
      • Formal Reasoning
      • Literature in Context
      • Research Writing
      • Scientific Method I
      • Scientific Method II
    • Co-Curriculars
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      • Chapel
      • Creative Arts Experience
    • CASA Student Resources
    • Student FAQs
    • Pre-Fall 2019
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      • FAQs (Pre-Fall 2019)
      • Side-by-Side Comparison
  • Core Vision
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    • A Shared Foundation of Knowledge
    • Core Curriculum Advisory Committee
    • Core Curriculum Emblem
    • History of the Core
    • Vision Statement
    • Core Curriculum Virtues
  • Core Diversity and Inclusion
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    • Diversity within Common Courses
    • Diversity within Distribution Lists
    • Information and Resources
    • Opportunities for Engagement
  • Creative Arts Experience
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      • Syllabus Self-Assessment
      • CARLOs
      • Core Curriculum Assessment Reporting
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