American Cultural Studies

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Through examining the art, architecture, artifacts, music, and literature as well as religious, political, and social reform movements that shaped the American experience from the 1600s to the present, we will observe Americans' struggle to define the nature of their national identity. In particular, we will examine the stories, complementary and competing, that Americans tell about themselves. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 with a grade of C or higher.