This week we had a brief overview of American Indians in the Americas before 1491 (what? 20,000 years of history in about 30 minutes was too much to absorb? Don’t worry, I don’t expect you to have followed all of it!), and a brief intro to Europe in 1492. As I mentioned in class, the main points you need to take away from this are that by the time of contact, American Indians were widely dispersed around the Americas and had unique cultures, languages, and traditions.
This week, we’re set to tackle early contact and European settlement. We’re going to focus in on a much smaller (much, much, much) time frame as we trace some of the initial contacts and struggles colonization created.
As a way of introducing you to the class, and the class blog, I’d like each of you to introduce yourself by creating a list of 10 or so things about yourself. This can range from your major to your hobbies to random facts. One requirement: please do include your name!
10 Things
1.I did my graduate work at The College of William and Mary in Virginia
2.I specialize in nineteenth and twentieth century history and media studies; but, despite this, most of my teaching has been in the colonial and early national periods of American history (William and Mary sits next to Colonial Williamsburg)
3.I also have a strong interest in the way history is presented in popular films and have, in fact, taught a “History by Hollywood” seminar a number of times at The College of William and Mary and Temple University in Philadelphia.
4.I think history matters and can teach us amazing things about our past, our present, and our future.
5.I did my master’s degree at the University of London in England … that’s right- American history in London.
6.I did my bachelor’s degree at the University of California at San Diego. I had a hard time picking a major so I ended up with History, and with minors in Literature and Political Science (and almost one in Third World Studies).
7.I’m a California native and I miss fish tacos in San Diego, Berkeley’s used bookstores, Pacific Ocean sunsets, and the diversified geography of ocean, valleys, and mountains all within a few miles of each other
8.Before I attended graduate school I was a newspaper reporter in California
9.I hate the cold and snow (I know, right? I’m living in Chicago …why?)
10.I’m excited to teach History 181 this semester!
--- SG
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1. My name is Rachel.
ReplyDelete2. I'm a freshman transfer student, transferring from Northern Illinois University.
3. I'm a Biology major, with a pre-health concentration.
4. I've traveled to France and Italy, and hopefully will study abroad within the next two years.
5. I love writing, and was Editor in Chief of my high school newspaper.
6. I enjoy reading, and spending time in the library.
7. I like to cook, usually stir fry.
8. I love my dog Bella, she's my best friend.
9. I grew up in Chicago, and plan to stay here for the rest of my life.
10. I plan to do as well as I possibly can here at DePaul.
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7. I'm a psychology major on a pre-med track.
8. My favorite kind of food is Italian.
9. I love chick flicks.
10. I'm thinking about switching my major to accounting.
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10. I played football in hgihschool.
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6. I love politics and US history after WWII
7. I plan to study abroad in Australia
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4.I'm a freshman and I live on campus.
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7.I love traveling.
8.Within the next two years I want to studyabroad in London.
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5. I'm majoring in history...no idea what I want to do once I graduate.
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7. My fiance and I have two Shetland Sheepdogs.
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Michelle Booker
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2. Sociology Minor
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8. Love Harry Potter Books
9. Favorite color is Purple
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3. I am from Cincinnati and will always love it, though I don't have any intention of moving back after school.
4. Yes, I am heartbroken over the Bengals' loss to the Jets on Saturday... huge Bengals and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
5. I am the Focus editor for The DePaulia.
6. I moved to Lakeview this year and love the change but miss Lincoln Park and being closer to campus.
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8. I'm interning for a great company now but say the words "social media" about 20 times more a day than I've ever wanted to.
9. I studied abroad in the Bahamas for 3 weeks last winter for an archaeological dig.
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Neil Maude
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2. I'm an eagle scout.
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4. Theoretical physics is interesting to me.
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7. I have a desire to build a log cabin.
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9. I am good with money.
10. I loathe unnecessary technology. . . like iphones. Really, why cant people wait to access the internet at home?
1. My name is Madeline.
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3. Although I'm a sophomore, I still don't know what I'm going to major in.
4. The only job I've ever had was working at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (a Dept. of Treasury) in D.C. as a summer hire last year. At the very least it reinforced my dislike for both finance and the US government.
5. I prefer math and science to English and history.
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8. If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Sweden.
9. Of the few countries I've visited, Monaco and Belgium are my favorite.
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1. My name is Dara.
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3. I come from a family of 3 older sisters, 2 older brothers, and 1 bratty little brother.
4. I work full time for Walgreens Corp. in Deerfield. (Mon.-Fri. from 7am-4pm)
5. This is my second quarter here at Depaul.
6. I am addicted to Tattoo's. (Finishing Full back and full sleave by the summer)
7. I live in the West Loop.
8. I am Cambodian/Chinese/Vietnamese.
9. I enjoy music, movies, and cars.
10. Basketball is LIFE!!!!
1. My name is Dan Kristan.
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3. I'm from Des Moines, Iowa.
3. I play double bass and about 5 or 6 other instruments.
4. I love to both listen to and play all kinds of music.
5. I love Chicago, and don't really mind the winters too much (it's worse in Des Moines).
6. I like food, both cooking and eating.
7. I like to travel-I've been to England, Ireland, and France, and much of the US.
8. I'm really into trains, and I enjoy taking the "L" as much as possible.
9. I like biking around and exploring Chicago.
10. My favorite TV show is the Mighty Boosh.
My name is Edgar Garcia.
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4. I'm a movie junkie.
5. If I have to move it be to NY or Miami.
6. I was a cook for over 3 years.
7. I like to travel so if I suddenly miss class you know it was a last minute trip and more likely I be in NY.
8. I have two snow dogs (100lbs Huskies)
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10. I took this class cause it seems like an easy A w/o a lot of work
1. My name is Rob
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3. I'm s Junior Transfer student from Harper Community college.
4. I was born and raised in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
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7. I am in Delta Zeta Sorority
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10. I really would like to travel to France and/or Iran this summer
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5. I like to travel. My favorite cities have been London and New York.
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10. I speak some French and I hope to live in Paris for a while after graduation.
Gloria Yanelie Valadez
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9. I knew spanish before I knew english.
10. I sleep with my socks on... and didn't realize it was abnormal until a year or so ago.
1. I am a junior and I transferred from Indiana University.
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4. I have 3 brothers.
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6. I like live music.
7. I respect good facial hair.
8. I thoroughly enjoy day drinking and listening to Jimmy Buffett.
9. I hate when people talk about politics while drinking.
10. I love sushi but I hate fish.
Raed Khawaja
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2. I am an Economics major and took some wicked classes at London School of Economics last summer.
3. I grew up in Naperville but now I live downtown.
4. I have one sister who has almost year old daughter.
5. I love the Bulls, Lakers, Blackhawks, Bears, and I used to worship Tiger Woods.
6. BMW's rock my world.
7. I am obsessed with golf and need to play it everywhere I travel.
8. I love traveling abroad and eating all types of food.
9. I find it hard to work hard or to perfection unless if I am challenged. (My girlfriend just told me to write that.)
10. I am pretty analytical and love to talk and discuss world problems and possible solutions. Weird?
11.I seriously love food.
Richard Ciccone
ReplyDelete1. I'm a graduate student returning to school after many years in marketing.
2. I specialize in revolutionary war and civil war american history (meaning I like them best).
3. I am taking four classes this quarter and I think I may have a nervous breakdown...just kidding.
4. I want to teach history because I want my students to understand the political process so they can participate intelligently.
5. I, too, love golf. I get to play with my father and that's the best part.
6. I went to the University of Montana for my undergraduate degree. Skiing was a class and my only A.
7. I find it discouraging that Ben Franklin patented well over forty inventions that in some way are still being used today and I can't balance my checkbook.
8. I have an older sister who has two girls ages 7 and 5 who are adorable.
9. I love the Dallas Cowboys and can't believe they actually won a playoff game. Okay, that's kinda lame, but it is historical...kinda.
10. I really want to be a good history teacher.
1) My name is Robyn
ReplyDelete2) I'm a sophomore
3) Possible English or Journalism major
4) I am the oldest of 4 girls
5) My favorite color is pink
6) I love watching pro basketball
7) I love to cook
8) I've been to South Africa
9) Not very knowledgeable as I want to be about United States History
10) I had 2 Shih Tzu's named Oreo and Cookie but Oreo died last month :(
1-My name is Ahmad.
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3-I am transfer student from Dominican University and this is my third quarter at DePaul.
4-I have never study the American History, but I am so excited to learn about it now.
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6-I love healthy food, but I hardly feel hungry even if I don’t eat for a whole day!
7-I am a good listener.
8-I am thinking of majoring on business administration.
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1. My name is Samantha Nickolaou (Sam please!)
ReplyDelete2. I'm a sophomore
3. I'm transferring to Northern Illinois University next fall to focus in Special Education because DePaul only offers it at the graduate level. (But I want to come back!)
4. This past year i've completed over 400 hours of community service and I continue to volunteer at PAWS and Children's Memorial Hospital.
5. I am a vegetarian, but I can prepare a superb steak!
6. I'm from Palos Heights, a southwest suburb of Chicago
7. I was born on a Friday the 13th
8. I have Gephyrophobia, a fear of crossing bridges
9. I believe in karma, ghosts and Peter Pan
10. Aside from focusing in just Special Education, I would also like to study (at some point in my life) Athletic Training and Behavioral Analysis
1. My name is Jordan Thompson
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3. I am planning on majoring in finance and real estate
4. My hobbies are basketball and golf
5. My favorite season is summer
6. I love watching basketball
7. My favorite teams are the bulls and lakers
8. I hate the winters in Chicago
9. My favorite holiday is Christmas
10. My favorite food is crab legs
1. My Name is Jeremy Kohlenbrener
ReplyDelete2. My middle name is Bear
3. I am from the northwest suburbs of Chicago
4. I am a junior at DePaul
5. I am a secondary education major with a focus in History/Poli Sci
6. I transferred from University of Arizona after my freshman year
7. After college I plan on volunteering abroad
8. I've lived in Chicago my whole life and have never been to the top of Sears tower (or Willis Tower)
9. I have two older sisters and one younger brother
10. Sting would be a person who's a hero. The music he's created over the years, I don't really listen to it, but the fact that he's making it, I respect that.
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ReplyDeleteMy Name is Bal, as in 'Pal'
ReplyDelete1. I am late doing this post!
2. I am married with two kids.
3. I have written a novel, which I have never published.
4. I have written a children's story for my daughters, but also not published.
5. I work as an accountant for CSC.
6. I hope that my degree will improve my opportunities for advancement and new job opportunities.
7. I am a senior.
8. I used to give guitar lessons.
9. I served in the US Army for four years.
10. I wish my wife and I were on better terms right now.