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War in American Culture

Course #: AMST 240G

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.

Notes:
Counts toward the major in American studies.

Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.

Offered in:

2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9826 F
1:00 - 3:45 pm
Ramsey,Joseph Wheatley W01-0058
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 24
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track

2025 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9352 F
1:00 - 3:45 pm
Ramsey,Joseph Wheatley W01-0061
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track