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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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