HIST 331 American Material Culture

3 credits, Spring

Explores how the objects that we make and use can help us understand the American past and present. Students will study things both large and small; including patterns of land use, historic architecture, tools, furniture, plates and silverware. The course focuses on both high-style art objects as well as utilitarian, vernacular objects. The class especially considers the changing roles of class, gender, and race in American material culture.

Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level American history class and ENG 152 or equivalent

Alternate years: Odd Numbered Years

General Education: Humanities