The goal of this course is to introduce students to critical methods of interdisciplinary study in order to encourage an awareness of the historical, literary, economic, and social forces that produce the American cultural environment. Class size is limited to twenty students.
Attendance is mandatory .
Prior to each class meeting you will hand in a one-page Agenda to me, before Noon. The Agenda outlines your concerns for the pending class meeting. Your Agendas and class participation are graded together. After each movie, a 2 page essay addressing the film's American status is due within one week. On the day of the final you present your American project in a Special Session of the class.