CES 288 - Frontiers–Land & Space

5 CR

Previously AMST 288.
Explores land (wilderness, frontier, city) and space as major symbols in the American myth. Students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on concepts from the “promised land” of Puritan New England to 20th-century space exploration.

Course Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of their own previously-held perspectives on the theme and explain how those perspectives may have changed. Demonstrate an understanding of trends in American thought and attitude regarding the theme. Discuss, orally or in writing, the theme showing the interrelation of historical events, literary works and social changes. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize information from various sources/media and communicate that insight effectively

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