American Studies 201 - INTRO TO AMER SOCIETY & CULTRE

Spring
2013
02
4.00
Michael Thurston

TTh 10:30-11:50

Smith College
32430-S13
SEELYE 304
mthursto@smith.edu
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.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.