AMST 34405 - America in the 21st Century

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

American Studies

Description:

AMST 30050 America in the 21st Century at UCD; This course explores the political, cultural and social issues that shape the contemporary United States. Key themes include: the end of the Cold War and the reshaping of domestic politics and foreign policy; 9/11 and responses to terrorism; the "culture wars;" the impact of religious fundamentalism on American culture and politics; and the effects of new media technologies on cultural production. The sources of our analysis will include foreign policy documents, political campaign ads and debates, photographs, music, movies, television reportage and internet sources.

Credits:

3.00

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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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