HU 301 - Difference and Disability in American Culture

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Mitchell College

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3 credits (fall even year) Prerequisites: EL102 From the middle of the nineteenth century, Americans have displayed a fascination with bodies and minds that deviate from established notions of normality. While freak shows lasted approximately between 1840- 1940, the American interest in "freaks" hasnot waned, as deviant bodies (and minds) are now frequently exhibited on talk shows and other forms of media. As we examine the social phenomenon of the "freak," we willtry to determine why spectacles of difference and disability continue to fascinate American audiences. Besides reading twentieth century novels and short stories on this topic, we will also read critical and theoretical commentaries from the fields of cultural studies, sociology, psychology, and biology.

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3.00

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www.mitchell.edu

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(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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