Read:
The Course Syllabus
American Tensions Handout:
View
Robert Hughes American Experience, Episode 3, Part 1
Take active notes--recording key terms concepts, names of artists, and major works!
Write:
My American Story:
When did your family first come to America? Who came and why? What is your own history in America--where have you lived and why? And what do you consider important American values and beliefs for you right now? Please type out your answer and bring a copy to class.
My American Folder:
Please decorate your folder to reflect your ideas about America. You my use words, images, drawings, art, music, archticture, photography--whatever will sum up for you what America is and what America means. Be creative! Bring the folder back to class with you on Thursday.
