Lincoln's Life

An introduction to the life, career, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The course will focus on Lincoln's biography (including the lives of his family members), his letters and speeches, and his place in American culture. Attention will be devoted to his impact on shaping the course of American history in the mid-nineteenth century, and to assessing the way Americans have remembered him. The course will include discussion of the origins and history of Lincoln Memorial University. Fall, Spring.

This course is an enhanced introduction to the life, career, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The course will focus on Lincoln's biography (including the lives of his family members), his letters and speeches, and his place in American culture.  Attention will be devoted to his impact on shaping the course of American history in the mid-nineteenth century, and to assessing the way Americans have remembered him. The course will include discussion of the origins and history of Lincoln Memorial University. The course also includes an expanded research project. This is an Honors course that takes the place of LNCN 100. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Spring.