Introduction To American Empire Syllabus and Course Outline (Fall 2517)
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Cascadian National University. Lecture Hall. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10.
Lecturer- Kyou MacDonnell
Home of Lecturer - (Emergency Contacts only, please) Mt. Tabor House, Portland. Stark and 60th. Ring at the front gate and somebody will find me as soon as possible.
Course Description: This course is intended to serve as a general overview of the American Empire. During this course we will discuss the rise and fall of the Empire, as well as numerous aspects of American life.
Real Cost: Approximately 60 hours of Labor. No additional costs to University Members unless dues are outstanding. One Research Paper will be required, to be completed at your pace.
Books Required: None. You may find a copy of Howard Zinn's "A People's History Of The United States" pertinent and a good source for exploratory questions and research topics. Two copies are on Reserve at the University Library for the Duration of this Course.
Grading: Standard University Expectations. If you need a Letter Grade for international college credit, see me and I will work with the Dean to set up a Lesson Plan for your requirements. This does NOT count as an Emergency.
General Course Outline: (Subject to Change due to students interest and special Lectures.)
Week 1: Cults Of the American Empire
Week 2: The American Empire At War
Week 3: Slavery In the American Empire
(Special Saturday Lecture) The American Empire's Legal System
Week 4: American Imperial Etiquette
Week 5: The Average American
Week 6: American Expansion and Colonies
(Special Saturday Lecture) The American Empire's Legal System, Continued.
Week 7: The Fall Of the American Empire
Week 8: American Mythology
Week 9: American Philosophers
(Special Saturday Lecture) The American Empire's Legal System, Conclusion
Week 10: The Isolation of the American
Week 11: Trump The Mad
Week 12: The Rise of the Tribes
Week 13: Treasures of America
Week 14: Rule of the Complete Fool
Week 15: Presentations of Student Research Projects. (Sign Up Sheet Available till Week 14)
Class Philosophy: America has been the subject of far more tales than any other Empire in recorded history. As a result, separating the truth from the manufactured stories is difficult. Much like the Greeks and Romans, the Americans were expert at twisting the stories they told to make themselves into the heroes. In this class we will try to stick as close as possible to truth of what occurred. I am aware that American Propaganda ideas will show up, as even five hundred years later, their stories still have a strong influence on much of the world.
If you will not keep or read this syllabus, please return it to the Lecturer and keep the costs for future University members down.
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