Michael Ray narrates a basic introduction to the Puritan colonists in North America, emphasizing modern misunderstanding and stereotyping of Puritan beliefs and lifestyles.

Professor Christopher Flannery examines the ideals and values associated with being "American," what those ideals mean, and where they originated. Flannery looks at the founding documents of the United States and the positions of the Founding Fathers and of other notable figures throughout U.S. history.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, August 2nd, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

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Professors Lucas E. Morel and Diana Schaub look at the history of demands for reparation for slavery and of instances and accusations of racial profiling in the U.S. They begin with a short discussion of affirmative action cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, continuing from the lecture "Affirmative Action."

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, August sixth, 10:50 am-12:15 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio image or link.

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Professor Mark Tushnet discusses the life and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), first African-American Supreme Court Justice and lawyer in the landmark desegregation case Brown v. Board of Education.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, August 5th, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

Professor Lucas E. Morel reviews the life and views on race relations of Marcus Garvey, examining his political philosophy and its focus on establishing an African nation. Morel also looks at the Brown v. Board of Education case, the landmark Supreme Court Case in the struggle for desegregation.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, August fourth, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

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Professor Diana Schaub reviews the life and views of W.E.B. Du Bois, looking particularly at Du Bois's views on education and his debate and disagreements with Booker T. Washington. This lecture continues from the lecture "W.E.B. Du Bois, Part One."

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, August third, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

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Professor Diana Schaub reviews the life and views of Booker T. Washington, contrasting Washington's policy of gradualism to the views of abolitionist and civil rights spokesperson Frederick Douglass.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, August third, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professor Gordon Lloyd takes the listeners through the Federalist Papers, looking at their significance to United States history and examining their structure and the arguments they present. This lecture continues from the lecture "How to Read the Federalist, Part Two."

To listen to this lecture, scroll down to the Thursday, June 24th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session. Select the RealAudio text or image in the gray bar to the left of the main text.

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Professor Christopher Flannery takes the listeners through the Federalist Papers, looking at their significance to United States history and examining their structure and the arguments they present. This lecture continues from the lecture "How to Read the Federalist, Part One."

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, June 23rd, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm; and select the RealAudio image or text in the gray bar to the left of the main text.

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Professor Christopher Flannery takes the listeners through the Federalist Papers, looking at their significance to United States history and examining their structure and the arguments they present.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, June 23rd, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the RealAudio image or text in the gray bar to the left of the main text.

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