HIS 125 - AMERICA IN THE SIXTIES

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

History

Description:

The course will examine the 1960s, an era that brought great social change to America, and will cover, in depth, the era that began with the election of John Kennedy in 1960 and concludes with the ending of the Vietnam War on January 27, 1973. Social, political and cultural themes will be taught through coverage of topics including: the presidencies of Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon; the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War and the antiwar movement; the New Left and the Right; the rise of Black political consciousness and radicalism; the countercultural and the surge of the youth culture; the emergence of an array of social movements including feminism, gay liberation, and environmentalism. Attention shall be paid to the music and films that portray contemporary culture. Be forewarned that the materials that will be read and viewed will include language and imagery that one may find disturbing, startling, or shocking and may be seen by today's standards as ageist, sexist, racist, violent, or even obscene.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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