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O'Brien, Sheila Ruzycki – 2001
A professor who teaches an American Studies course at the University of Idaho contends that she has her work cut out for her. According to the professor, Idaho's conservative political climate has led to her learning to negotiate. This paper first describes the development of an American Studies core course that began in the 1980s and continues…
Descriptors: American Studies, Course Descriptions, Cultural Context, Higher Education