The Dilemma of Modern America

Undergraduate

This course examines the American encounter with industrialization, imperial expansion, popular culture, and movements for social reform. Covering the 1880s to the early 21st century, students will consider the tensions between the protection of democratic freedom and the emergence of the United States as a superpower. Our examination of the American past will emphasize a comparative and international perspective. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.