US Civil War Music class - Online!

[Juan M]

I am now offering a unique online history class called Battle Cry of Freedom.

It is a two credit class for 400 or 500 levels and is offered by The Heritage Institute/Antioch University.

 

The following is a description:

 

 

Battle Cry of Freedom:

Learning History via the Songs of Its People

Course No: HI 406Y, HI 506Y  2 credits

This class is offered on-line as Guided Independent Study.

The War Between the States tore America apart for over four years and still affects the way we look at ourselves today. An effective way to learn about the Civil War is to study the authentic music of the people. This course will explore how the war shaped much of our country’s history through the music used by both sides of the conflict.

The class is designed for teachers of social studies, literature and music from intermediate through college levels. It will help formulate teaching strategies and will explore vital questions about the Civil War such as the roots of the war and the right and wrong in war as it related to each side.

We will use recorded music to explore how the war impacted the cultural blending of the United States as it pertained to the various groups involved in the conflict including the soldiers, slaves, civilians, patriots, protestors and draft resisters.

 

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