American Lives,American Values

Catalog description

This course introduces students to American cultural studies through an interdisciplinary exploration of the ideals, struggles, and themes prominent in representation of iconic American lives and values, from the revolutionary era to the present. Focusing on ideals and concepts such as social justice, immigration, citizenship, and entrepreneurialism, students will learn to critically reflect upon a variety of media, including art, comics, film, literature, and historical documents, that represent American lives and values.