AMST 203 - The Thirties

3 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
A study of American society and culture during the years from the Panic of 1929 to the attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941 using several kinds of evidence: the accounts of people who lived during the decade, the interpretations of historians, and the representations of artists, writers, and filmmakers. The objective of the course is to develop an idea of the main characteristics of American society and culture during the 1930s, a conception of the decade’s significance, and an increased understanding of the processes of historical and cultural analysis and interpretation.

Course Attribute(s):
Distribution Area: Humanities

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: ENGL 102

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