AMST 240G War in American Culture

3 Credit(s)

The course examines American cultural productions (essays, novels, poems, films) centered on the nation’s wars, focusing on the “American Way of War”; images of the soldier/veteran; and images of the enemy. Material is analyzed through the perspective of the Idealist, the Jingoist and the Dissenting-perspectives found in cultural artifacts dealing with America’s wars. Counts toward the major in American studies. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing.

Intermediate Seminar

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and a minimum of 30 credits.

Degree students only.

Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course.