HIST 4365 - Modern U.S. Culture

Three credit hours.

An examination of the historical development of mass culture in modern America. Concentration on the historical dimensions of culture and the ways in which Americans have redefined their values in response to technological and social change. It will explore the impact of various mechanisms through which a mass culture emerged, including movies, magazines, radio, television. Considers the relationship between culture and national character as currently debated by leading historians.