John Paris

John Paris

Assistant Professor, History

Tel.: (630) 942-2064
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2626f
parisj@cod.edu

Areas of Research Interest:

• United States History: American Revolution and Civil War era
• African-American studies
• Latin American History
   

Recent Courses Taught:

• History 1120 – Western Civilization since 1600
• History 1130 - U.S. History to 1865
• History 1140 - U.S. History since 1865
• History 2240 – Latin American History
• History 2242 – African American History
   

Current Projects:

• Development & enhancement of Latin American and African-American history programs
• Chair of Carter Carroll Excellence in History Award Committee
• Co-Chair of Latin American Studies committee
• Co-Director Costa Rica Summer Study Abroad Program
• Participant in the International Negotiations Module Project (INMP) classroom online simulation project
   

Selected Publications, Presentations, Performances, Books:

• Member of Lincoln Bicentennial Round Table Panel 2009
• Lewis and Clark Seminar: McHenry County College 2004
• "Enhancing Student Learning through the Use of Visual Images in the US History Classroom": Community College Humanities Association 2009 National Conference
   

Education:

• M.A. History, Northern Illinois University
• B.A. History, Northern Illinois University
   

Awards and Recognitions:

• Outstanding Part-time Faculty Award recipient 2001
• Phi Alpha Theta International Honor Society in History