what conclusions can you draw about history and which events do you consider pivotal

Reflections

Your paper should contain plenty of details and references from the book, your essays, and/or CTA’s. This assignment should be 3 – 4 pages in length.

MANDATORY QUESTION:

1. “To learn is to face transformation.” Parker Palmer

The content of a course is not what is taught so much as it is what students understand. So, looking back at this semester, think about what we have read, researched, viewed, and written about. Then, think about what you learned and what you understand about history now. This is not an exercise about examining the trees in the forest, but standing back and looking at the entire forest. In other words, what conclusions can you draw about history and which events do you consider pivotal to that understanding both then and now. Be profound, not trivial. Discuss fiveimportant events which were pivotal to understanding US history and to transforming your understanding of history in general. Maybe these were “aha ” moments. Give plenty of details.

Write a well developed paragraph for each historical event.

Answer two of the three question below, 2 out of the 3.

1. “I look at the past and I see myself.” Miriam Makeba

Where in the course did you see yourself – your aspirations, hopes, dreams, frustrations, struggles, sacrifices, and life-changing events? This is an exercise in identifying with those people of the past as well as realizing the similarities in the human condition throughout time. Choose two examples to discuss.

1. “In giving advice, seek to help, not please, your friend.” Solon

Write a letter to next semester’s students giving them your best advice on how to approach the “doing” of history. Include the philosophy, pedagogy, content, technology, etc. you’ve encountered in the class. Remember you are not trying to please, but help next semester’s students.

1. “You are not here [in college] merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with great vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” Woodrow Wilson

In what ways will you live out the central meaning of this quote? In other words, how do you plan to “enrich the world” as a result of your college education?

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University of the Rockies

History

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