American History through Film - MHIS270
Focusing upon the ways in which Hollywood has presented issues such as race, war, social and cultural change, liberty, and patriotism, this unit will introduce students to major themes that have shaped the political, cultural, and social history of the United States. Topics to be considered include the American Revolution, westward expansion and Manifest Destiny, race and slavery, the Civil War, immigration, the Depression and New Deal, the United States and World War Two, the civil rights movement, and the legacies of the Vietnam War. Consideration will also be given to the tensions arising from American foreign policy, and the global impact of American popular culture. The unit will enable students to consider how the history of the United States is mediated through popular culture.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus sessions: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Chris Dixon |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp at 100 level or above or (3cp in HIST or MHIS or POL units) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |
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