Civil War in American Memory


The Civil War in American Memory: Retracing Sherman's March to the Sea

The American Civil War has a complicated legacy.  Modern civil rights struggles and recent controversies regarding Confederate monuments, statues and flags attest to the enduring mark the conflict has on our nation.  By learning how to distinguish history, heritage, nostalgia and myth, you will better understand the relationship between history and current debates on public commemoration, political allegiance, and cultural identity.     


Overview
Location(s)  Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia
Term   Spring 2023
Credit   GH 299, 1 sh  
Class Sessions Macomb campus in-person class sessions Spring 2023 (March 20-May 5).  Exact dates/times/location TBA
Travel Dates May 15-22, 2023
Housing   Hotel
Passport Not required
Visa (for US citizens) Not required

 


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Contact Us

Kim McDaniel
Study Abroad Advisor

kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu

Horrabin Room 8

309-298-2504

Advising appointments

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Dr. Tim Roberts
Faculty leader

tm-roberts@wiu.edu

Morgan Hall 4th floor

309-298-1053


Information Sessions

October 10, 3 pm
October 13, noon

 All meetings will be Zoom.  Registration required for Zoom link: registration form

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