HIST 3120 - Postwar America: 1945—Present

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.

This course examines the political, social, economic, intellectual, technological, and cultural developments of the United States since 1945. Using a combination of primary sources, memoirs, multimedia, and scholarly sources, students will explore several themes including the expansion of the federal government and the role of the president, the shifting role media and technology play in public discourse on issues like elections, international affairs, youth culture, race, gender, and cultural values. CTW, HIST

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 1200

HIST 1000

HIST 1100