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War in American Culture

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley W01-0061 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley W01-0061
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

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. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing.

Prerequisites

ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits Degree Students Only Students may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Wheatley W01-0061

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Joseph Ramsey

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* 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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