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AMST 1905A - Crises in American Capitalism |
We are now in the midst of what is commonly called the Great Recession—the biggest
economic crisis since the Great Depression. This course investigates these two crises in
American capitalism: how they were caused, resisted, represented, and remembered.
Students will be asked to interrogate the meanings of these economic crises, and to
consider their various political and cultural uses. Assigned texts will include history, fiction, journalism, film, memoir, and photography. Enrollment limited to 20 sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Primary Meeting American Studies Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Semester Level 04 Semester Level 05 Semester Level 06 Semester Level 13 Semester Level 08 Semester Level 09 Semester Level 10 Semester Level 11 Semester Level 12 Semester Level 03 Semester Level 07 |
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