APAL 3150 - History of Appalachia

Institution:

King University

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the history of the southern Appalachia and its inhabitants. The course will examine the chronological history of Appalachia from the 17th century to the modern era. The course focuses on the social cultural and political history of the southern Appalachian region. In addition to discussing and analyzing major events in the region�s past the course investigates major trends and themes which are vital to an understanding of the history of the region. The organization of the course is chronological but within thechronology the course examines specific topics (e.g. slavery coal mining & activist movements).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.king.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 968-1187

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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