Course Description
American History
An introduction to the main events of American history from the beginnings of English colonisation in the early seventeenth century to the present, this lecture-only module is divided chronologically in two parts. Among topics covered are the colonial period; the establishment of American independence; the US constitution; slavery; the Civil War; and industrialisation, urbanisation, and the problems of a multi-ethnic society. Changes in American popular culture are considered, as are the emergence of US foreign policy and the country’s transformation into a world power.
Please check the School of Histories and Humanities website for updates on this course at: www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses/
You may apply online or by phone* as follows:
ONLINE: You may register and pay by credit/debit card online at www.historieshumanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses AFTER enrolments open for each term.
By telephone: Please text ‘APPLY FOR COURSE’ to 087 257 2015* and you will receive a call back from us.
| Training Provider | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Type | Seminar |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Duration | This lecture-only module comprises of two lectures per week over one term . |
| Course Time | This lecture-only module comprises of two lectures per week over one term commencing in January 2025. |
| Course Fee | €170 full rate. There is also concession rate of €90 available to all those retired, over 65s, and those on a government pension / payment plan and the unwaged, including second- and third-level students.) |
| Phone | +353 (0)1 8968589 |
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