Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2025
Abstract
This syllabus is for a survey course that combines common themes in American history since 1865 with a specific focus on civic engagement and voting rights. It is centered around the stories of everyday Americans who participated in the Progressive Movement, the Civil Rights Movement, labor rights, and other turning points in American history related to civic engagement. The syllabus and course assignments highlight the role of oral history in preserving stories and introduce students to the methods and impact of historical advocates for justice. The goal is to help students reflect on their own roles in advocacy, allyship, and civic engagement, as well as connect past struggles with today’s challenges to better understand how one’s involvement in community is rooted in history.
Recommended Citation
Bacani, Tanja, "Item 1. Course Syllabus: History of Civic Engagement and Voting Rights
Since Reconstruction, American History II" (2025). Tanja Bacani, History of Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Since Reconstruction. 1.
https://open.clemson.edu/bacani/1