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Age of Irony: Twentieth Century America |
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Susan Preciso 867-6011 precisos@evergreen.edu This year-long program is organized thematically, examining turning points in American life and thought, especially the development of our sense of irony as it's reflected in politics and culture. Fall quarter's work focused on wars and their consequences, concentrating on World Wars I and II and the Vietnam War. During winter quarter, we examined three key movements for social change: the progressive movements of the early 20th century, the African American Civil Rights Movement of the mid-century, and the second wave of feminism of the 1960s and 1970s. Students wrote articles based on their historical research published them in a program web-zine. During spring quarter's study of culture as history, we will see how these turning points were and are reflected in our cultural lives. This is an all-level program, ideal for returning and transfer students. It is a broad liberal arts program designed for students who want to improve their historical knowledge and (multi)cultural literacy. We will also integrate film study into our work this quarter. New students will be admitted, space permitting. Credits for Spring may include twentieth-century American history, twentieth century American literature, film study, and academic writing.
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TESC Evening & Weekend Studies Fall/Winter/Spring 2006-2007 |
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