HIST 418 - The American House: The History of Domestic Architecture and Life

(3.00)

Our homes are a central part of the American dream. This course explores the relationship between the ideal house and family and the reality of American domestic life from colonial settlement to the mid- twentieth century. Topics include the development of domestic architecture; evolving standards of living; the “consumer revolution” and household consumption; household labor and production; class formation and identity; residential space and domestic artifacts; industrialization and home life; and evolving domestic technologies. Recommended Preparation HIST 101 or HIST 102 and HIST 300

Course ID: 102305
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture