This seminar examines American society since 1945. The main focus is social history. Topics include the impact of the Cold War, migration to the suburbs, post-industrial society, the culture of the 1950s, civil rights, the Vietnam War, the student movement, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. Sources include novels, essays, magazine stories, films, and documentaries. Offered annually. Counts toward American studies major, women's and gender studies major and concentration, and media studies concentration.
Counts Toward Majors: Gender & Sexuality Studies, History, Women's and Gender Studies
Counts Toward Concentrations: Gender & Sexuality Studies, Media Studies, Women's and Gender Studies
To find books for this class, please visit the St. Olaf Bookstore.