FYEC 133 - 134 - Being American: Culture and Politics of American Nationalism
- What, and who, defines American national identity? Students in this colloquium
will study how culture, as exhibited in commemorative art, reveals and helps shape
attitudes about American national identity; and how those attitudes are expressed
in U.S. politics. Students will gain historical perspective on American nationalism
as expressed in commemorative art and in politics. Students will participate in
the commemorative activities of Jamestown 2007 by planning and presenting educational
events on campus as well as outreach programs to area schools and organizations.
Professor Evie Terrono, Department of Arts, and Professor Brian Turner, Department
of Political Science. Four hours each semester. [Area of Knowledge requirements
met: one fine arts course under the Art and Literature area and one political
science course under the Social Sciences area. Open to all students.]