Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Northumbria University Institute of the Humanities
The American South has a peculiar reputation for violence, racism, sexism and other forms of intolerance and bigotry, but also has a reputation for friendliness, hospitality and a strong commitment to family, heritage, and community. Paying close attention to the South’s unique place in the popular imagination, the course examined how various understandings and misunderstandings developed, the characteristics and connections to the rest of the United States and the rest of the world.
5 weeks, 4 hours per week
Professor Brian Ward
Professor in American Studies
Northumbria University Institute of the Humanities
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of the American South.
- Investigate the question of regional distinctiveness in the United States.
- Identify key icons, events, themes in the history and culture of the American South.
Syllabus
- Identity (including race, gender, and class)
- War and Reconciliation
- Social Activism and Justice
- Contemporary and Historical Politics
Issued on 17th March 2017
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