Dissent in America

Catalog description

An interdisciplinary survey of the core American value of dissent. Students will read and interpret the evolution of dissent in America since colonial times. The focus will be on why dissent occurs and its impact on America. Students will examine this topic through a diverse range of disciplines such as history, political science, and sociology. With lecture providing background and context followed by class discussion, self-reflection and critical comparative analysis will be utilized. Students will be active participants through the use of Bloom's assessing outcomes.