Perspectives American Culture

Summer 2024 > Humanities & Social Sciences > AMST.2480 > 045

Course No: AMST.2480-045; SIS Class Nbr: 1675; SIS Term: 3340
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

The goal of this class is to enhance students' ability to read and interpret American texts by learning how to see them in context, to understand the way readers approach texts from interpretative lenses, and to express their insights about American culture in a variety of forms and genres. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility & Ethics (SRE).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: ENGL.1010 College Writing I.
• Core Codes: AH, DCA, SRE, AMST, RAST, TCHV, FAHSS, NO COST, COMMUNITY
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Jeffrey VanderVeen
• Materials: No cost course materials available
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2024 Summer: May 13 to Jun 26
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155

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