CAST 311 - Militarization of American Daily Life

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies; Latin American Studies
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4SS, WR, CD
How have war and war preparation shaped daily life in the United States? What have been the repercussions of militarization beyond United States geopolitical boundaries? This course takes a broad view of ‘American’ daily life to consider how war, war preparation, and the underlying assumption that war is a natural fact of life shape the experiences of people throughout the Americas, as well as the globalizing reach of American military power throughout the 20th century.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: G. Perez