AP/HIST 1080 6.00

Growing Up in North America

What is childhood? How has it changed over time? This course examines what it meant to be young in different times and places in the United States and Canada. It provides a historical perspective on what is often seen as a ‘natural’ developmental stage. We will ask how gender, race, class, religion, nationality, and ability have affected children’s experiences and concepts of childhood, and how children and childhood have influenced adults. The course is also designed to build critical skills in reading, writing, listening, and historical analysis.