HUM 902 - The American Dream

This seminar will focus on the rich heritage of ideas that Americans have developed to define and describe themselves and their dreams. The course will examine the founding period, the westward movement, industrialization, urbanization, and immigration through the arts: prose, poetry, drama, music, music theater, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, and film. In addition to the classroom experience, there will be individual and group projects, guest speakers, artists presentations and field trips.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. Prerequisite for honors credit: 12 credits with a GPA of 3.2 and a B or better in ENG 101 or permission of instructor
General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
Intensive Value(s): Written Communication
Note(s): This course may be taken for Honors option.

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