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War in American Culture

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA
Online 3 $1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current 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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