HIST173 The American Presidents (Experimental)
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: History
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST173 The American Presidents (Experimental)
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 45
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- The course is an examination of the character and personality of the forty-one men who have served as Chief Executive of the United States.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will learn how scholars have rated the United States Presidents, the issues of personality and leadership involved in these rankings, and how these leadership traits develop. -
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
Close study of 30 presidents in 15 lectures. -
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Readings to include such works as:
- James David Baker, The Presidential Character
- Forrest McDonald, The American Presidency
- Edward Pressen, The Log Cabin Myth
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Review/Approval Date - Unavailable; New Core 8/2015