AMST 344 - Made in America: Material Culture in the United States (3)

Material culture consists of the artifacts that Americans construct to meet social/ technological needs and to reflect basic ideas, images and values. Using an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural approach, this course examines how diverse people modify their physical environments. Topics include traditional folk cultural crafts, everyday environments and mass-produced artifacts. Recommended Preparation: One lower-level social sciences or humanities course focused on American society or culture.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 52153
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture