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"I want freedom, the right to self-expression, everybody's right to beautiful, radiant things." - Emma Goldman

History 127 - Women in U.S. History

This course studies women of European, African, Native, Hispanic, and Asian backgrounds in the U.S. from 1607 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on individuation, social status, family, reproduction, child care, slavery, jobs, and political activism. We will also delve into legal impacts and theories of patriarchal oppression. Come and let's learn herstory together!
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Being able to convey your thoughts verbally and in essay format is a skill that takes time and practice thus you will have ample opportunity to practice. You may be required to work in assigned groups on a regular basis, participate in presentations and discussions, but certainly you will be required to be an active learner in this class – yes, even online!  There is a LOT of reading and writing required for this course, so expect to spend a lot of your time in both activities. Being able to convey your thoughts verbally and in essay format is a skill that takes time and practice thus you will have ample opportunity to practice. You should expect to write the equivalent of 15-20 pages (3750-5000 words) for this course in variety of assignments that may include: short or long answer essay exams/quizzes, research projects, identifications and/or historical reflections/journals throughout the duration of the course
The course meets the California State University requirements for United States History. 
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Resources

Course Syllabus 

CANVAS
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National Women's History Project​

National Women's History Museum
Santa Ana History

Nealley Library circulation desk copy
​Spring Intersession 2023 Section 18235: 1/3/2023-1/29/2023 - fully online (no Zoom meetings)
hist_127_spint_23_18235_syllabus.pdf
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Course Textbook

Through Women's Eyes: An American History with Documents
Fifth edition (fourth ed. OK as well)
Bedford/St. Martin's, 2019

ISBN: 978-1-319-15610-7 (ePub, Combined Edition)
OR 

978-1-319-10493-1 (paperback)
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"At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else."
​Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968
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