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2025 Fall > UGRD > AMST > AMST 402L

History of US Visual Media

Course #: AMST 402L

Description:
This course examines the historical, cultural, and aesthetic importance of visual images in shaping ideas about empire, race, gender, sexuality, class, work, and nation in American history, from the mid-nineteenth century through the twenty-first. We will explore how different historical contexts change how and why we look as consumers. We will learn how to interpret and analyze different forms of visual media, including motion pictures, political cartoons, live performance, photographs, and print advertising.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: ENGL 102 and (either HIST 101 or one AMST course)

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 12653 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Miller,Bonnie Wheatley-Peters W02-0126
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 9
Enrolled: 3
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ENGL 102 and (either HIST 101 or one AMST course)
Course Attributes: United States, Low cost course material (under $50)