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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (IC 210)

Term: 2012 Spring UG Rindge

Faculty

Séamus PenderShow MyInfo popup for Séamus Pender
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Office hours:
  • Monday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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    Schedule

    Tue-Thu, 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM (1/18/2012 - 5/9/2012) Location: RNDG FTZWR 101

    Description

    IC210 The American Experience 3 credits
    Examines, from an interdisciplinary perspective, selected aspects of the American experience.
    Through the critical interpretation of texts and other forms of cultural expression, it
    balances the notion of a common national character against the idea that group diversity and
    individual identity were equally significant factors in producing the American experience. The
    course also analyzes the dynamic interchange between unity and diversity in contemporary
    American culture and concludes with views of the American experience from students? own
    lives. Prerequisites: completion of IC101, IC105, IC106 or permission of Core Curriculum Administrator
    and sophomore class standing.