HIS 430 - U.S. Cultural History Credits: 3

Focuses upon significant cultural developments in American History, and upon the importance of culture to major trends and events in the U.S. past. Course addresses cultural theory, definitions of culture, multiculturalism in history, and the roles of culture and communication in the interpretation of history. Individual subjects covered each semester will include some combination of the following: mass media (including radio, television, print), folklore, religion, material culture, and performance culture.

Prerequisite(s): ( (HIS 105 or HON 122 ) and (HIS 106 or HON 123 ) and (HIS 201 or HIS 202 ) ) or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.