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May 07, 2024
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ENG 1450 - FYS: Censoring Popular Culture
Credit(s): 3
Witch hunts, scapegoats, public burnings and a whole lot of dirty words - who knew the First Amendment could be so interesting? This seminar will explore ways that free speech disputes go beyond hypersexual songs, ultraviolent video games, and hippie comedians yanked off stage in handcuffs to core conflicts deep in the heart of the American identity. Throughout the semester, we’ll touch on history, mass psychology, elitism, moral crusaders and political grandstanders, weird rituals, and what it means to really protect children. In class, we’ll look at banned books and listen to controversial music and comedy. We’ll also study old news footage to get a better understanding of the nature of hysteria.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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