HTY 416 - The American South

The American South is part of the United States, yet its history and traditions are very different from those of the rest of the country. Considers the separate history of the American South, addressing such issues as slavery, the South’s failed war for independence, race relations, the New South, and the civil rights movement. Examines images and stereotypes of the South in popular culture and the question of southern distinctiveness, in order to assess the place of the South in the nation.

Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes
HTY 103 or HTY 104 or permission.

Credits: 3