Myths and Ideologies in the United States

Overview

Subject area

AMST

Catalog Number

216

Course Title

Myths and Ideologies in the United States

Department(s)

Description

This course will focus on one or more components of U. S. national mythology, such as the United States as the land of opportunity and success, the United States as the nation of nations, the United States as a new land free of history, and the United States as a light to all nations. The course will consider the origin and development of such myths, their deployment in a number of different areas of U. S. culture and social life, and their truth or falsity.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

009505

Course Schedule