HIS 272 American Dreams

This course explores the conceptualization of the American Dream by examining how the definition and pursuit of the American Dream developed historically from a variety of perspectives.Students will examine the ways in which the American Dream has changed over time, how different groups and generations have articulated, embraced, and critiqued the Dream, and the ways in which federal and state policies have shaped the contours of citizenship and influenced patterns of economic mobility by curtailing access to a variety of resources.Fulfills diversity requirement.(L03)