HIST 331 American Material Culture
Explores how the objects that we make and use can help us understand the American past and present. Students will study things both large and small, including patterns of land use, historic architecture, tools, furniture, plates, and silverware. This course focuses on both high-style art objects and utilitarian, vernacular objects. This class especially considers the changing roles of class, gender, and race in American material culture.
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in a 100- or 200-level American history class and
ENG 152 or
ENG 153
Offered
Spring