A History of Multicultural America- Honors Level

--> Learners MUST have a copy of the book in hand on the first day of class- we move quickly.
--> Learners will need to complete weekly written assignments using Nearpod.
--> Learners are encouraged to participate in discussion as this class has a large discussion component. 
--> Learners will need to do attentional research (online, library, scholarly articles, etc.)
--> This is an open camera class- learners who cannot open their camera should not choose this class.

A History of Multicultural History is an honors level class that explores the multicultural nature of the U.S. We use a text that explains it like this:
"In the twenty-first century, the changing colors of our country's population challenge the notion of America as a nation settled by European immigrants. Demography is declaring, We come from many different backgrounds! But how and why did we get to be such a uniquely diverse people, belonging to a democracy dedicated to the "self-evident truth" of equality?

In this landmark work, which spans the years from the 1607 founding of Jamestown to the present, Ronald Takaki dramatically retells American history from the bottom up, through the lives of many minorities- Native Americans, African Americans, Jewish Americans, Irish Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and others- who helped create this country's mighty economy and rich mosaic culture."

The book is the backbone, but we build on it with discussion, additional research and careful consideration of primary sources. 

This class includes a required weekly homework assignment that includes short answer questions, short research assignments and vocabulary reporting. This work, along with careful note taking, is key to high-quality discussions. 

Please visit the syllabus for a weekly outline and reading assignments.
Please visit the Materials section for details on the required text.