The
Progressive Era in Global Context
June 21-June 27, 2009
Director: Thomas
Bender, Professor of the Humanities; Professor
of History,
New York
University
The Progressive Era marked the modernization
of the American state, the expansion of citizenship,
the ascendancy of “big business,” the transformation
of American liberalism, and the development of a social
politics. It was also the moment when the United States
assumed the role of a world power, culminating in its
participation in World War I and its role in negotiating
the ambitious but flawed treaty that ended it. Taking
exception to interpretations of the era that see “American
exceptionalism,” this seminar will explore the
era and its reforms (and their limits) in the context
of the larger global response to industrialization and
urbanization under conditions of unregulated capitalism.
Please find below important information
regarding The Progressive Era in Global Context Summer
Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar.
TRAVEL
There are several options for traveling to and from
New York City.
New York University (NYU) is located at Washington Square
Park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of the borough
of Manhattan. For travel directions to New York University
click
here.
For a map of NYU’s campus click
here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed at an on-campus
dormitory. Participants will have single bedrooms, but
share bathrooms and common space. Dormitories are air-conditioned
with wireless internet service provided. Several computer
clusters and lounges are available in the complex. Some
participants choose to bring laptops.
The University provides pillows, blankets, sheets and
towels only. Please note that participants should plan
to bring alarm clocks, hangers, irons, and hair dryers.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria style and shared by other
programs. All meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In June the temperatures range from the 60s and 70s
in the evening to the 80s and 90s during the day. Since
it is difficult to predict the weather, pack articles
of clothing that may be layered to accommodate a range
of temperatures. In case of rain, be sure to pack an
umbrella. Dress is casual during the day. Since you
will be doing some walking, be sure to pack a pair of
comfortable walking shoes and a head covering.
GRADUATE CREDIT
Pittsburg State University
(PSU) is pleased to offer graduate
credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee
of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three
graduate credit hours for the duration of the week.
For more information, including cost, please contact
Dr.
Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline
is June 1, 2008. PSU has national NCATE
accreditation.
If you plan on transferring graduate credits please
ask your higher education institution if it will accept
transfers, especially toward degree programs.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute will arrange for computer
access and printer services to be available to participants
during the week. Throughout the workshop limited access
to campus computer labs and equipment for Internet research,
word processing, and printing will be provided. NYU’s
library will also be available for research during evening
hours. Classrooms located at NYU will be used for workshops.
These classrooms are equipped with the technological
capabilities to accommodate presenters using a variety
of media.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants are
required to attend all workshop sessions to receive
full stipends. Participants who do not complete the
full tenure of the project will receive a reduced stipend.
We will present stipend checks to participants prior
to departure. Stipends are taxable. Reporting is the
responsibility of the participant.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org
or call 646-366-9666.
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