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 course places emphasis on the territorial expansion of the English colonies and the political and cultural developments which accompanied that process; the establishment of American independence; the writing of the U.S. Constitution; slavery; the origins of the civil war; industrialisation, urbanisation and the problems of a multi-ethnic society. The evolution of American society as a multi-ethnic community with substantial and increasing divergences in wealth and income is traced. Changes in American popular culture are considered. The emergence of the US as a world power, and America’s foreign policy and relations with the rest of the world is also given prominence.

Lecturers

Professor Ciaran Brady, Professor Daniel Geary

How to apply

You may register and pay by credit/laser card online at http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 or you can download an application form and send it with a cheque/draft/postal money order made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account to: Patricia Stapleton, Extramural Administrator, School of Histories and Humanities, room 3141, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Applications may be made in person after Tuesday, 6 August 2013, in room 3141, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. or by appointment (phone 01 896 8589).

Fee

€150 for the course. A concession rate of €75 is available to second and third level students and people whose primary source of income is social welfare, health board or a government-sponsored employment scheme.

Time and place

This is a day-time course. Time and venue to be confirmed, please check our website: http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 for update or text ‘INFO’ to 087 2572015.

Duration

The course comprises of two lectures per week over one twelve-week term commencing Monday, 13 January 2014. There is a one week break from 24-28 February 2014 when no lectures will take place.