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Nov 25, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AS 4292 - United States Since World War IICredits: 4
An in depth examination of U.S. history and culture from WW II to the end of the Cold War with a special emphasis on the role of the media and mass culture. Beginning with a discussion of the effects of the World War on the politics, economics and culture of the United States this course will debate each of the major political and cultural conflicts that have marked the end of the Twentieth century. Selected topics may include: Cold War politics, culture and foreign policy; Civil Rights struggles; Women’s liberation; The suburbs; Television and mass culture; Youth culture and rebellion; Ecology movement; Gay rights movement; The Reagan Revolution; The Culture Wars; and Religious conservative and “Right to Life” movements.
Prerequisites
AS 2122 , or permission of instructor; EMS
When Offered:
Occasionally.
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