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AMERSTD 15 - Introductory Seminar in American Studies
Subject
AMERSTD
Course Number
15
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introductory Seminar in American Studies
Course Description
This course examines contemporary aspects of American society, politics, economics, and culture, examining the ways in which today’s issues emerge from wider historical and place-based contexts. To give our explorations focus, we will look at the concept of technology and design as a set of practices, processes, and theories of meaning. Through close reading of diverse texts (including both primary and secondary sources) we will work towards developing an approach that enables us to analyze critically the process involved in the ongoing creation, maintenance, and transmission of cultural meaning within American society.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Seminar
Term
Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Seminar Hours
4
Seminar Hours Min
4
Seminar Hours Max
4
Seminar Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8
Term
Fall
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Seminar Hours
4
Seminar Hours Min
4
Seminar Hours Max
4
Seminar Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8