I teach courses in modern American history at the University of Connecticut- Hartford. I am affiliated faculty in American Studies and Urban and Community Studies.
Syllabi available to interested students upon request.
Upcoming Courses
Summer 2021
US History since 1877- May 10-28
Class #1599 – Online
Book: required- Give Me Liberty! Brief version, 6th edition with Inquizitive access
Fall 2021
all classes offered at in-person at UConn Hartford
History 1502- US History since 1877
Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 9:05-9:55am
Book: required- Building the American Republic volume 2. free version here. hard copy available through bookstore
History 2810- Crime, Policing, and Punishment in US History
Wednesday, 4-6:30pm
book: required- Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso. free eBook available. hard copy available through bookstore.
Recent Courses
Spring 2020
History 1502- US Since 1877
HIST / AMST 6850- American Studies Keywords: Crime, Policing, & Punishment (graduate course)
MELANIE D. NEWPORT 