FRSEMR 45z - Imagining the American Suburb Post-World War II

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course considers the powerful fantasies of "the suburbs" since World War II, how these fantasies have changed over time, and what these fantasies and changes tell us about American culture, politics, and identity. We will examine "Suburbia's" association with the ephemeral American Dream, conformity, hetero-normative gender performance, teen rebellion, racial tension, sprawl, and urban decay. Texts include histories, novels, films, television, and graphic novels. There will be 3 out-of class film viewings.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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