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AMERICAN STUDIES

AMST-334

Contemporary American Culture (3)

Course Level: Undergraduate

Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic. Interdisciplinary exploration, through politics, ethnography, literature, film, and art, of institutions and attitudes with decisive influence on the shape and quality of contemporary American culture. Rotating topics include work, violence, visions of the future, the culture business, women and men, women in the popular media, and language in the United States. Usually offered every fall.

AMST-334

001

AMERICAN STUDIES

FALL 2009

Course Level: Undergraduate

Contemporary American Culture (3)

The Supreme Court and the Country

This course is designed to enhance appreciation of the power and influence of the only unelected branch tri-partite federal system of government. The class carefully examines famous Supreme Court landmark rulings from Marbury vs. Madison in 1803 through Roe vs. Wade a hundred and seventy years later in 1973. Students read several critical biographies of selected justices of the court and a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where twelve justices are buried, is a significant component of the course.

AMST-334

002

AMERICAN STUDIES

SPRING 2010

Course Level: Undergraduate

Contemporary American Culture (3)

Sister Cities: Washington, DC and New York City

America has always been a two capital country: Washington, DC is the national capital of our government while New York is the national capital of our economy. Pennsylvania Avenue and Wall Street exist as the reverse sides of the same coin. This course explores how these two magnificent urban centers, the "heart" and "soul" of America, continue to compete with and complement each other, and thereby enrich our entire culture.

AMST-334

003

AMERICAN STUDIES

SPRING 2010

Course Level: Undergraduate

Contemporary American Culture (3)

Experiencing History in America's National Parks

This course focuses on how individuals anticipate, engage, and remember their visits to historical parks sites. In addition to readings and discussion, the course involves research at and on National Park Service sites in the Washington, D.C. region. Meets with HIST-368/668 001.