American Cultural History ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This study exposes students to the history of the United States through the anthropological lens of ethnology (i.e., the study of the characteristics of various peoples and the relationships between them). Students will compare the experiences of various ethnic, religious, gender, and racial groups, and the results of their social interactions in order to better understand the development of the US from the people themselves. The intent of this study is to utilize the concepts, materials, and tools employed by the disciplines of history and ethnology to uncover the various perspectives that make up US identity. Prerequisite (must complete before registering): US History to 1865: What Does it Mean to be a Free Nation? ( HIST 2025 ), or equivalent Note: Pairs well with HIS 4000 American Ethnic History.