HIS 311 - War in American Memory (3)

Battles over the meaning of war have shaped culture and politics long after the actual bullets have stopped flying. The memory of wars–how the participants and subsequent generations perceive them, what we collectively remember, and what we forget–may be as important as the wars themselves in influencing American culture. Using art, literature, monuments, and film, this course will examine the memory of King Philip’s War, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great War, World War II, the Vietnam War, and 9/11.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Spring - odd years