faculty
Paula Rioux
Assistant Teaching Professor
History
Contact
508-999-8255
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Liberal Arts 212
Teaching
Courses
Continuation of History of Western Civilization; the study of European civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the present, emphasizing the origins and development of 20th-century societies and issues.
Introduces students to historical method and perspective through comparative study of human societies and cultures. The concept of "civilization" is examined in varied contexts through comparisons of social, economic, and political institutions, as well as systems of thought and religion, from pre-history to around 1400.
A survey of American history from the beginning to the Civil War. Emphasis on the interactions among people from different continents, ethnic groups, sexes, classes, religions, and political persuasions.
A survey of American history from the beginning to the Civil War. Emphasis on the interactions among people from different continents, ethnic groups, sexes, classes, religions, and political persuasions.
Continuation of the History of the United States; the survey of American history, from the Civil War and Reconstruction to the present.
An introduction to the nature and applications of public history by looking at how history is told through museum and historical society exhibits, oral histories, local history and historical landscapes and buildings.
Teaching
Online and Continuing Education Courses
The historical and contemporary debate on the nature of the history and social studies curriculum in middle and secondary schools. This course will investigate the actual curriculum and practice of history and social studies teaching in area schools and formulate specific strategies for effective teaching and curriculum building.
A critical analysis of selected topics or issues in American history which are not otherwise offered in the standard catalogue courses.
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Graduate Seminars in history are designed to allow participants to pursue reading and research on a particular historical topic. Course may be repeated with change of topic.
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A survey from the Roman era to the present with emphasis on the post-medieval period. Topics include the emergence of a unified state, dynastic rivalries, the economy, overseas expansion and empire, constitutional development, the 'New State' of Salazar, the revolution of 1974, and post-revolutionary Portugal.
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