Science, Technology and the American Narrative

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Examines the complex ways in which science and the humanities influence each other within the historical and literary narratives of America, from the 18th century to the present. Emphasizes the crosscurrents between the disciplines. Covers work by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain and Ray Bradbury, as well as contemporary films. (HU) (LA) Prerequisite: HUM 2051 or HUM 2052 or HUM 2141 or HUM 2142 or HUM 2211 or HUM 2212 or HUM 2213 or HUM 2331 or HUM 2332 or HUM 2551 or HUM 2552