CH 4422 - American Myths & Values

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

An examination of the socializing power of major American myths: self-reliance, melting pot, frontier, progress, stereotyped family, romantic love, inferiority of minority groups. The course combines history, literature and cultural study, ranging from cotton Mather and Ben Franklin to Alice Walker and "Miami Vice". Offered annually.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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