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 131-257 People in North America, 1890-1990

Note

Available as 131-357 at 3rd-year level.

Credit Points

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator

Ms A Keary

Semester

2

Contact

One 2-hour lecture/workshop and a 1-hour tutorial each week

Subject Description

The subject examines the cultural and social history of the US 1890-1990. Major themes include: capitalism, industrialisation and urbanisation; the emergence of mass society and mass culture, especially broadcasting; social movements and social change; the Progressive movement; African Americans and the Civil Rights movement; Native American history; the women's movement; workers and unionism; the Cold War; the 1960s; the new conservatism.

Assessment

One 2500 word research essay (60%), one 2500 word final reflective essay (30%), one oral presentation (10%).



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