I teach courses in modern American history at the University of Connecticut- Hartford. I am affiliated faculty in American Studies, Urban and Community Studies and with the Africana Studies Institute.
Upcoming Courses
Summer 2022
US History since 1877- May 9-27
Class #1124 – Online
Book: required- Give Me Liberty! Brief version, 6th edition with Inquizitive access
Sample Syllabus: History 1502 Online
Fall 2022
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
Sample Syllabus: History 2810, Fall 2021
MWFr 1:25PM – 2:15PM (Hybrid)
Recent Courses
HIST / AMST 6850- American Studies Keywords: Crime, Policing, & Punishment (graduate course)
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