UJ American Civilization (BA)

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NB: Quizzes one and two will focus solely on the chapters assigned in EoL. However, the final exam at the end of the semester will cover BOTH American history and the topics covered during lectures. 

Departmental Absence Policy: Students may have a maximum of two unexcused absences during the semester. 


Course Readings:

America: Empire of Liberty (David Reynolds) OR ANY OTHER US HISTORY TEXTBOOK

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fOk_lPYTAOdxL_9wdfEPq8I0FigptkZE/view?usp=sharing

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America and Americans (John Steinbeck) 


US Constitution (Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence) 



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