Louisiana's Role in TRADITIONAL AMERICAN HISTORY (TAH) PROJECT

UNIVERSITY COURSEWORK

TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT YEAR TWO (PART 2) AND YEAR THREE JANUARY 2006—JULY 2007
Schedule of Events for Teaching American History
Schedule handout

Subject: Teaching American History Grant Program

(Student Information from Southeastern Louisiana University)

SELU Courses (pdf) Click for more!

History 598 Natchitoches/Poverty Point Trip As a preparation for the upcoming Southeastern TAH field-trip to Natchitoches and Poverty Point, the tour-class will meet to read and discuss articles and excerpts revealing the significant history and geography of the places we will visit on the trip weekend. We will look at settings, situations and possible scenarios of one of North America's premier prehistoric cultures as revealed at Poverty Point's (still rather) mysterious mound-complex near Epps, Louisiana, in East Carrol Parish. Natchitoches on the Cane and (formerly) Red Rivers will be explored for its rich French-and-Indian, Creole and Creole-of-Color, Antebellum-Bellum-Postbellum, and literary-and-artistic heritages. Attention will be paid to using the readings and tour-based information in-tandem with state standards and classroom presentations. Participants must attend and participate in the on-campus prep in order to make the off-campus tour. 
The class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from May 15 to May 31 .  Meeting dates are May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31. The trip will be on the weekend of June 1-3. Participants will receive 3 graduate credits and 45 CLUs for completing the class and attending the trip. Participants will also receive a $200 stipend for completing the class and the trip. For more information, please see http://www2.selu.edu/Academics/Depts/HIPS/ or contact Ann Trappey Cynthia.trappey@tangischools.org. • Details: pdf. Extended details: pdf

Spring 2007: SOUTHEASTERN OFFERS TUITION-FREE GRADUATE COURSE TO QUALIFIED SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS THROUGH TAH PROGRAM (pdf)

Fall 2006: History 655 Seminar in North American Slavery An intensive study of North American slavery with special emphasis on the American South in general and on Louisiana in particular. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of primary and secondary sources that address the social, political, cultural, and economic implications of slavery and will confront the major historiographical trends in the field. Syllabus (pdf)

Syllabus: History 498/598 Civil War Battlefields The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive study of two of the most significant battles of the American Civil War, Shiloh and Vicksburg. We will examine the battles through readings, classroom study, and most important, by walking the battlefields themselves. To make the field experience as meaningful as possible, it is essential that you undertake sufficient study of each battle before we visit the National Parks. Seeing, walking, and experiencing the battlefield terrain will only make sense if you have a good understanding of each engagement. In addition to written work, oral participation is required and expected of all students. .pdf format.
Shelby Foote, The Beleaguered City: The Vicksburg Campaign, 1995. Study Questions in .pdf.
James Lee McDonough, Shiloh: In Hell Before Night, 1977. Study Questions in .pdf.

Gallery 1 • Gallery 2 • Gallery 3 • Gallery 4

Corinth, Shiloh and Vicksburg Slideshow (large)

Syllabus: History 655 (A LOUISIANA HISTORY PRACTICUM) A documentary film-viewing and readings-format practicum class focused on enhancing content knowledge and presentation skills necessary to effectively teach Louisiana History.
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CREDIT COURSES • Click here for the information pdf. •Spring 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2006 •

The Teaching American History Grant Program has entered into a partnership with Southeastern Louisiana University. This partnership allows participants in the designated parishes to enroll in one approved credit course per semester in which tuition would be covered.

If you have an interest in credit courses, you must complete the following steps for registration:

I. Receive approval from the local educational agency where you are employed.

II. Have the local educational agency forward your name with the approved courses to the appropriate contact in Tangipahoa Parish.

III. Complete and sign the required application documents.

1. Application

2. Immunization Form

3. Teacher Tuition Exemption Form (this form indicates that if for some reason you do not successfully complete the course(s), you will be responsible for tuition and related fees to Southeastern Louisiana University)

4. Copy of your teaching certificate

IV. After completing all documents, mail to:

Southeastern Louisiana University
Office of Continuing Education
SLU 10858
Hammond, LA 70402

DO NOT MAIL TO ENROLLMENT SERVICES

V. Indicate that the application is in reference to the Teaching American History Grant Program.

VI. Applications should be received by December 10, 2004. Special Exception for TAH: January 18, 2005.

VII. Should you have any questions, please contact Continuing Education at

1-800-256-2771 or 985-549-2301 or e-mail Phyllis Dykes at pdykes@selu.edu.

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