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HUM-1704: Introduction to Appalachian Studies

Description: Introduces students to the history of the Appalachian region from European contact to the present. Traces the idea of Appalachia by tracing ways in which Americans have imagined the region over time. Explores humanistic problems of cultural identity, race and ethnicity, place and globalization, and impacts of natural resource extraction.

Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: APS-4414, GEOG-3224, HUM-4414

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: APS-1704

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 59

Average GPA: 3.70 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 68.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.11%

Patrick J Salmons202484.3%13.9%1.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.7811
Taulby Edmondson202486.5%7.8%2.2%1.9%1.6%0.0%3.7223
Jordan L Laney202387.2%9.3%3.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.8210
John C Hennen202080.2%15.1%2.4%2.4%0.0%0.0%3.703
Emily M Satterwhite202462.0%27.5%8.5%0.0%1.0%1.0%3.496
Anita M Puckett202064.0%26.5%0.0%0.0%9.5%0.0%3.343
Michelle M Wagnon202484.2%8.3%3.3%0.0%4.2%0.0%3.643

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Winter 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Winter 2022Spring 2023Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W