HIST173 The American Presidents

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: History

I. Course Number and Title

HIST173 The American Presidents (Experimental)

II. Number of Credits

3 credits

III. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

45 minutes

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

1. 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.

2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

   Close study of 30 presidents in 15 lectures

3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

   Readings to include such works as:
   1. James David Baker, The Presidential Character
   2. Forrest McDonald, The American Presidency
   3. Edward Pressen, The Log Cabin Myth

VIII. Teaching Methods Employed

Available upon request to the Social and Behavioral Science Department

Review/Approval Date - Unavailable