American Studies 201 - INTRO TO AMER SOCIETY & CULTRE

An introduction to the methods and concerns of American Studies. We will draw on literature, painting, architecture, landscape design, social and cultural criticism, and popular culture to explore such topics as responses to economic change, ideas of nature and culture, America's relationship to Europe, the question of race, the roles of women, family structure, social class, and urban experience. Open to all first and second year students, as well as to junior and senior majors.

Limited to first-years, sophomores.