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This lecture course combines historical and literary approaches to explore the inner life of Americans over the last two hundred years. No prior knowledge of US history is assumed. We'll examine the ways in which historical context can shape literary works and the ways in which literature, in turn, can shape history. How have Americans imagined themselves and their nation? Has there ever been a stable American identity? The focus will be on literary works that pose questions about race, gender, individualism, and belonging, allowing us to see how writers have both reinforced and resisted cultural pressures. My hope is that tracing US history through works of the imagination will help in the collective (and perpetual) effort to reimagine American life.
When Offered Fall.
Distribution Category (ALC-AS, HST-AS) (CA-AG, HA-AG, LA-AG) Course Subfield (HNA)
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Class Number & Section Details
18671HIST 1770 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Class Number & Section Details
18672HIST 1770 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Class Number & Section Details
18673HIST 1770 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Class Number & Section Details
18674HIST 1770 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
