Dr. Wayne Durrill
This class will examine the South and its people, black and white, as well as its institutions, political ideology, and ultimately, its meaning in the early American continuum, from the end of the Civil War to the late twentieth century.
This course is intended to provide you with a broad base of knowledge about the history of the American South – from economic, political, and social issues to music, art, and literature.
We will begin the semester pondering the post-Civil War definition of the “South ” and end the semester by discussing whether such a distinction exists today.
All 4000-level courses must culminate in a significant historical research paper (at least 12 pages, no more than 15 pages), including primary and secondary sources. Assignments leading to the final product must include a primary source analysis and either an annotated research bibliography or a historiographical essay.
Prerequisite: To take this course, students must earn a C or higher in Hist3000.
