HIST3125-A Study Tour-Civil War (Spring 2017)
This section was canceled as of 11/28/2016

Course Details

After an initial classroom meeting, this course is offered online during the semester to provide students with an overview of important Civil War sites to be visited during the Study Tour, which will take place from May 8-13, 2017. The tour features visits to some of the war's most influential sites, including Harper's Ferry National Historic Park, Richmond Battlefield Park, The American Civil War Center, The Museum of the Confederacy, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Ford's Theater, the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Antietam National Battlefield, and Gettysburg National Military Park. An additional charge of $725 will be assessed, which covers lodging, transportation to and from all sites via Coach USA motor coach, admission to all sites, guided tours, and some meals. Please contact Dr. Daniel Barr (barrd@rmu.edu) or 412-397-5411 for additional information. Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (01/09/2017 - 04/29/2017)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: Canceled as of 11/28/2016
Credits: 1

Course Description

This course offers an opportunity for engaged learning through visitation to Civil War era battlefields, historical sites, museums, and other organizations. The study tour will allow students to gain first person perspective into the Civil War by walking the ground where key events occurred, viewing and interpreting historical artifacts, and interacting with public history professionals to comprehend how the Civil War is presented to the general public. Foundation for the study tour will be laid by brief lectures, assigned readings, and assessments that will help facilitate student learning during the study tour. All lectures, readings, and assignments will be conducted entirely online in a Blackboard shell, with the exception of a brief orientation meeting the week prior to departure. The tour will be conducted from Sunday to Friday during the week immediately following final examinations.

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

Daniel P. Barr, Ph.D.
University Professor of History
Social Sciences

barrd@rmu.edu
412-397-5411 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 325
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