ISP 122 "Those" People: Stereotypes in U.S.A.

3 hours 

This course examines the origins, history and psychosocial effects of stereotypes as they are represented in our national culture. Through analysis of representations of group difference in literature, art, drama and film, students will explore the nature of American stereotypes and the many ways they reflect and shape the political, social, and cultural landscape in the U.S.