Catalog Info
Title when registering
Intro to American Cultural Stu
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
This course is a basic introduction to the study of America and its culture. The course focuses on the ideals, fears, conflicts and realities of American culture over the past centuries. This course will include a wide number of humanities disciplines (visual arts, music, drama, religion, philosophy, literature, and architecture) to explore these topics. The use of popular academic cultural theories will also be presented. This course will explore dominant cultures as well as subcultures that are prevalent in America and the way these cultures shape who we think we are as a nation.
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC.
MTA Categories
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
General Education Categories
- Humanities and Fine Arts
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2022 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.