The
American Revolution
June 28-July 3, 2009
Director: Andrew
Robertson
New York University
This seminar will consider two different American Revolutions.
One was the struggle for American self-determination.
The second was the ongoing struggle for liberty and
equality enunciated in the Declaration of Independence.
We will consider the ideological, economic, social and
political causes of the War for Independence. We will
also consider the war as a political, military, and
social struggle. This course will discuss critical steps
made during and after the war for liberty and equality:
the abolition of slavery in the North, enhancement of
women's roles and enfranchisement of unpropertied white
men. Since New York figured as a critical field of conflict
in both American Revolutions, we will take advantage
of our location in New York to visit some of the most
important Revolutionary sites.
Please find below important information regarding
The American Revolution Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
- Steven Bullock, The American Revolution: A
History in Documents. New York: Oxford University
Press, 2003.
- David Hackett Fischer, Washington's Crossing. New York:
Oxford University Press, 2004.
- Gordon Wood, Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different. New York: Penguin Press, 2006.
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 in on-campus residence
halls. Participants will have their own room, but share
bathrooms and common space on each floor. The building
is air-conditioned and internet ready. Participants
will have access to computer clusters, but many choose
to bring laptops.
The University provides sheets and towels only. Please
note that participants should plan to bring alarm clocks,
shower shoes, hangers, irons, and hair dryers. There
are a few communal kitchenettes located in the building
but not within each suite. However, participants should
bring their own utensils. Housekeeping services are
provided throughout the week.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria-style at the university
in spaces shared by other programs. Some events will
be catered. 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, 2009. 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 should
arrive before the start of each workshop and attend
all workshop sessions to receive full stipends. Participants
who do not complete the entire seminar will receive
a reduced stipend. We will present stipend checks to
participants prior to departure on Saturday. 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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