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Course 2 of 4 in the American History Through Baseball Specialization.
What You Will Learn
- Understand how baseball illuminates the history of race relations.
- Analyze the challenges faced by women in sports and America.
- Illuminate how baseball reflects on American culture.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Baseball Comes of Age
Welcome to the course! In this module we will cover topics surrounding post civil war reconstruction, the rise of journalism in baseball, the color line, and women's baseball.
WEEK 2
Baseball Culture
In this module we will cover topics surrounding the Progressive Era, post war anxiety, the negro leagues, and continue the discussion on women's baseball.
WEEK 3
Only the Ball was White
In this module we will cover topics surrounding the road to integration, Jackie Robinson, the Civil Rights movement, and obstacles to equality.
WEEK 4
Post War
In this final module we will cover topics surrounding gender and baseball, the Cold War, and a changing America.
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