PLEN
0500
American Cultural Language
Parsons School of Design: English Language Studies
American Cultural Language
Fall 2011
Taught By: Michael Larson
Section: G
Course Reference Number: 4505
Credits: 1.5
American Cultural Language is the companion course to ESL 3. The course familiarizes ESL students with some of the central themes and myths of American culture by examining texts, examples of visual culture, and everyday experiences. It provides students with frameworks for thinking about American culture both within and beyond the classroom. Students develop their abilities to analyze aspects of American culture in class discussions, oral presentations, and thesis-driven essays.
Open to: Jazz and Parsons degree students, as required. Pre-requisite(s): English Language Placement Test. Co-requisite(s): PLEN 0507 ESL 3
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: English Language Studies (PLHU)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Max Enrollment: 15