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faculty
Mark Santow
Associate Professor / Chairperson
History
Contact
508-910-6419
508-999-8809
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Liberal Arts 335
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
An exploration of the meaning and reality of the American Dream, with a particular emphasis on developments since 1929. This course explores the changing meaning of the American Dream through time, examining efforts of government, social movements and individuals striving to attain and expand the Dream. The class will explore the history of ordinary people, as well as philosophical and intellectual issues connected to freedom and opportunity.
Investigation of important North American contributions to human civilization, from Jazz and the airplane, to nuclear weapons and Cheese Wiz, to individual rights, the written constitution and the democratic republic. Topics could include Coming Down with the Blues; building the car, or the plane, Hollywood and the Invention of mass cinema; from inalienable rights to human rights; the Long 1960s as Cultural Revolution. May be repeated with change of content.
An exploration of the meaning and reality of the American Dream, with a particular emphasis on developments since 1929. This course explores the changing meaning of the American Dream through time, examining efforts of government, social movements and individuals striving to attain and expand the Dream. The class will explore the history of ordinary people, as well as philosophical and intellectual issues connected to freedom and opportunity.
Examines the history, politics and legacy of the U.S. war in Southeast Asia. Military strategy, policy debates, the experiences of soldiers, and domestic politics are examined, with the goal of understanding larger questions of American foreign policy past and present.
Seminars will be offered variously in topics in American History. The writing of a substantial paper will be required. Content will vary with instructor; may be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed for AAS, JST, and WMS when the content is appropriate.