History 183 - Cynicism and Hope in Modern America

Institution:

St Olaf College

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Description:

Cynicism has shaped American politics and society in the last decades of the 20th century. Concerns about public distrust, alienation, and civic decline reflect long-standing anxieties about American democracy. This course examines the history of cynicism and democratic hope, exploring how politics, public life, and citizenship have been understood, practiced, and contested in the 19th and 20th centuries. Offered periodically.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stolaf.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 786-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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