Course Descriptions

AMH2030 United States History: 1900 to the Present
40 hours, 4 credits

This course provides an overview of the history of the United States from the 20th century to the present day. The political, social, and economic aspects of this time will be explored amid a variety of human cultures, values, and perspectives within the United States.

AMH3304 Visions of America Since 1945
40 hours, 4 credits

Since the end of World War II, popular culture has become an especially significant aspect of American history and an important element in many of our lives. Consequently, this course will explore the ways in which popular culture has represented and mediated conflicts and tensions post-World War II. Through this lens, issues of gender and family relationships, as well as class and racial politics, will be discussed. The dual role of television as a reflective and manipulative force in the new suburban family and the role Hollywood films played in the popular culture will be examined.