ARHI 63523 - The Meaning of Things: Consumption in American History

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Art History

Description:

The Meaning of Things: Consumption in American History asks how objects as diverse as an heirloom quilt, a pair of jeans or an iPod acquire meaning and value. This seminar will introduce students to a range of practices relating to consumption in American history from the colonial period to the present. We will investigate the gendered aspects of production, marketing, buying and using goods as these impact not only on gender, but also on the construction of class, ethnic and "racial" identities. This will lay the foundation for students to write substantive individual research papers on a topic of their choice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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