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ID165483
Title ProperHistory Has Its Eyes on You
Other Title InformationHamilton and the Introductory American Government Course
LanguageENG
AuthorAdler, William D
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article explores how the musical Hamilton can be used as a way to bring students to a new understanding of American government at the introductory level. As a recent pop-culture smash, Hamilton has brought to the fore the possibility of a new civic conversation about our political beginnings. With many citizens lacking a sufficient understanding of American political culture at this fraught time, the introductory American government course is the ideal place to enhance civic understanding. This article discusses how music from the Hamilton cast album, as well as videos about the show, were used during two semesters of the introductory American government course at a regional public university. Doing so encouraged discussion and active learning about key concepts and critical moments in American history that have shaped politics through the present day.
`In' analytical NotePolitical Science and Politics Vol. 52, No.1; Jan 2019: p.123-126
Journal SourcePolitical Science and Politics 2019-03 52, 1
Key WordsHamilton ;  Introductory American Government Course