CORE 3001 - The American Experience

Institution:

LaGrange College

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Description:

This course focuses on the social structure, economics, politics, and culture of the United States. We will explore many of the cultural inconsistencies of the American way of life, including the idealizing of "equality,""freedom," and "equal opportunity," while simultaneously oppressing adenying opportunities to persons of color, women, the poor or "underclass," and others who exist on the margins of mainstream America.The course examines many of the common myths of American society, especially the myths of meritocracy, freedom, and justice for all. Prerequisites: CORE 2001 and CORE 2002.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lagrange.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 880-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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