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2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AMST 60500 - Theory And American Culture
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of key foundational texts in social and cultural theory, with a focus on theories of import to scholars in American Studies and related fields. We will explore the various types of theory, examining its internal logic, implications, and critiques. Consider this a brief introduction, meant to give you a general feel for the range and sophistication of available theories in American Studies. Moreover, as the “Cultural Politics” website observes, “Recent theory has reminded us that origin stories are powerful determining forces, and thus these tales of the growth and development of the discipline should be read both for what they say and for what they may leave out, read both for their truths and their partialities.” Similarly, the course syllabus itself creates a particular narrative regarding the development of the discipline. As such, students are encouraged to consider the syllabus through this perspective. Typically offered Fall Spring.Credits: 3.00
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