Region VII Teaching American History Grant
Serving the counties of Fresno, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Kings and Tulare

Seminar Overview

The Scholar Seminar Series are sponsored by the History Project @ Fresno State.  These are offered once a month on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 at the CSU Fresno Smittcamp Alumi House (relaxed parking in Lot V).  Participants will need to register ahead of time.  These are designed for teachers who would like a quick update on a specific history topic.  The content includes a scholar presentation and then a lesson plan of how to teach the content. See the 2006-2007 schedule below.

To attend:

Seminars will be offered eight times each year in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May.  The seminars on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 at the CSU Fresno Smittcamp Alumni House (relaxed parking in Lot V). 

SEMINAR SCHEDULE AND THEMES

September 21st Influences on Modern Democratic Thought

Presented by: Dr. Brad Jones, CSUF History

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno
October 19th Ancient Greeks and Romans

Presented by: Dr. David Berkey, CSUF History

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno
November 16th Hobbes and Locke

Presented by: Dr. Yishaiya Abosch, CSUF Political Science

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno
January 18th English principles in practice in America

Presented by: Dr. Paul Rahe

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno
February 15th English Common Law in American Common Law

Presented by: Dr. Yishaiya Abosch, CSUF Political Science

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno
March 7th Historical Fiction: Views of Early America

Presented by: Ann Turner, Author

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno 
April 19th Origins of Modern Capitalism

Presented by: Dr. Lewis Dunn, CSUF Economics

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno
May 17th Reflection and Review

Presented by: Dr. Melissa Jordine, CSUF History

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Smittcamp Alumni House @ CSU Fresno

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The seminar series is designed around yearly themes which include: 

  • Year 1 - Foundations of the American Nation (world history themes)

  • Year 2 - Documents of the Nation

  • Year 3 - American Foundations and Documents in Action
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