HISC 503 - American Cultures II 3 s.h.

A continuation of American Cultures I, this course examines the political, cultural and social issues and conflicts confronting the United States from the Civil War to the present day. Readings will explore the development of racial ideologies since slavery, and the rise of the United States as an economic, cultural and diplomatic superpower during the “American Century.”
Prerequisite(s): GrS. Permission of the instructor and the director is required for students not enrolled in CGP.