AMST0202A-S13
The American Mind
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The American Mind
We will consider the history of influential American ideas, and ideas about America, from the Revolution to the present, with particular regard to changing cultural contexts. A continuing question will be whether such a consensus concept as “the American Mind” has the validity long claimed for it. Among many writers we will read are Thomas Jefferson, Alexis de Tocqueville, William James, Martin Luther King, Betty Friedan, Neil Postman, and Bill McKibben. (Previously taught as HIST/AMST 0426)
We will consider the history of influential American ideas, and ideas about America, from the Revolution to the present, with particular regard to changing cultural contexts. A continuing question will be whether such a consensus concept as “the American Mind” has the validity long claimed for it. Among many writers we will read are Thomas Jefferson, Alexis de Tocqueville, William James, Martin Luther King, Betty Friedan, Neil Postman, and Bill McKibben. (Previously taught as HIST/AMST 0426)
- Term:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- John McWilliams
- Subject:
- American Studies
- Department:
- Program in American Studies
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- HIST0202A-S13 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22305
- Subject Code:
- AMST
- Course Number:
- 0202
- Section Identifier:
- A