HIST 313 - A Cultural History of Modern America

Credit Hours: 3

This course uses examples of American culture to deepen student’s understanding of the past century’s major developments. These examples, including television programs, songs, films, and material culture, are placed in historical, cultural, and critical contexts. We will focus on three questions regarding culture in American history: does it serve as a transformative agent or merely reflect larger societal changes; how have various cultural expressions helped shape a national democratic culture and identity; and what have been the terms of inclusion and exclusion?