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United States in a Global Context

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0201 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0201
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

This course will situate the United States in a global context by considering US and non-US perspectives on key events of the twentieth century. Special focus: Public, media/arts as well as government perspectives.

Prerequisites

Junior level standing and 2 AMST courses, or Permission of Instructor

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0201

Enrolled / Capacity

17 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Jeffrey Melnick

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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