203P American Dreams: Four Major American Myths (4)
This course examines several meanings of four major American myths: the Puritan
myth, the myth of the land, the myth of individualism and the myth of the
machine. Students will examine works of literature, art, and film in order to
comprehend the meaning of myth in their own culture and grasp the way in which
cultural artifacts shape and express current values in American life. The
course will take special note of the Faust myth's relevance in American
culture. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Humanities 202P. Offered:
Winter.