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Below you will find links to the course profile, course outline and unit schedules that include printable (pdf) versions of as many assignments as possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions, corrections or suggestions
American Studies Course Profile
American Studies Course Outline
Semester 2
Unit 9 & 10: What are the causes and costs of war? How has music changed America? (4/20-6/5)
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Unit 8: What is the American Dream? What is your dream? (3/16-4/20)
Unit 7: How does America change? How do we change America? (2/19-3/18) Unit 6: What is our herstory? How do you construct gender and what are the consequences? (1/27 -2/18) Major assignments:
Semester 1
Unit 5: Is America a melting pot or a salad bowl? What is your identity? (1/5 -1/23)
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Unit 4: How is race constructed in American culture? How do you construct race? (11/21 -12/19)
Unit 3: How does America "come of age"? How are you "coming of age"? (10/8 -11/21)
Unit 2: What is more important in America: community or individuals? (9/11-10/8)
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Unit 1: What defines America? How does America define you? (8/27-9/10)
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