[Index][Search][Home Page]

American Studies

Announcement of Courses

AM C 11A-11B. American Civilization (3-3)
Lec-3
AM C 11A not prerequisite to 11B
Lectures and discussions exploring the principal historical, literary, artistic, and social movements in America; illustrated with slides, recordings, and films. CSU/UC

AMS 5. Comics, Power and Society (3)
Lec-3, field trips                                P/NP available
An introductory social science course using graphic literature, comic books and related media illustrating central social science concepts. The course examines power, powerlessness, and superpower. The history, content and impact of comic books, editorial cartoons, and animation on American society are examined as artistic forms of expression and as representations of social and political issues. CSU/UC

[Index][Search][Home Page]