The
American Revolution
July 5-July 11, 2009
Director: Gary
Nash, Professor and Director,
National Center for History in the Schools,
University
of California, Los Angeles
This seminar will proceed from two premises:
1) that the Revolution had many meanings to its diverse
participants; and 2) that it has been interpreted—its
causes, dynamics, and outcomes—ever since. Therefore,
we will read secondary works of various historians who
have disagreed sharply on how to interpret the American
Revolution; and we will examine a variety of primary
documents through which we can better understand how
people at the time understood what they were fighting
for and what outcomes they hoped to enjoy. "Who
shall write the history of the American Revolution?"
wrote John Adams to Thomas Jefferson (in 1815). "Nobody,"
Jefferson replied, "except merely its external
facts . . . The life and soul of its history must be
forever unknown." Almost two centuries later, let's
discover for ourselves.
Please find below important information
regarding The American Revolution Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
- Gary B. Nash, The Unknown American Revolution; The
Unruly Birth of Democracy and the Struggle to Create
America (New York: Viking, 2005)
- Bring History Alive! A Sourcebook for Teaching United
States
History (Los Angeles: National Center for History
in the Schools,
1996)
- Course book of primary documents.
TRAVEL
UCLA is easily reached by car. It is important to note
that all nearby airports offer frequently scheduled
shuttle service to campus or locations nearby. The university
web
site provides a detailed transportation page with
details that may help you plan your trip.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed at an on-campus
dormitory. Participants will have single bedrooms, but
may share bathrooms and common space. Dormitories are
air-conditioned with wireless internet service provided.
Several computer clusters and lounges are available
in the complex. Some participants choose to bring laptops.
The University provides pillows, blankets, sheets and
towels only. Please note that participants should plan
to bring alarm clocks, hangers, irons, and hair dryers.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria style and shared by other
programs. All meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In July the temperatures range from the 70s in the evening
to the 80s and 90s during the day. Since it is difficult
to predict the weather, pack articles of clothing that
may be layered to accommodate a range of temperatures.
In case of rain, be sure to pack an umbrella. Dress
is casual during the day. Since you will be doing some
walking, be sure to pack a pair of comfortable walking
shoes and a head covering.
GRADUATE CREDIT
Pittsburg State University
(PSU) is pleased to offer graduate
credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee
of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three
graduate credit hours for the duration of the week.
For more information, including cost, please contact
Dr.
Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline
is June 1, 2008. PSU has national NCATE
accreditation.
If you plan on transferring graduate credits please
ask your higher education institution if it will accept
transfers, especially toward degree programs.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute and the University of California
arrange for computer access and printer services to
be available during the week. Classrooms located at
the University of Richmond will be used for workshops.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants are
required to attend all workshop sessions to receive
full stipends. Participants who do not complete the
full tenure of the project will receive a reduced stipend.
We will present stipend checks to participants prior
to departure. Stipends are taxable. Reporting is the
responsibility of the participant.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org
or call 646-366-9666.
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