Course Text
These readings from the textbook are seminal texts which delineate American values and ideologies. As you read, try to identify the values in which the authors attribute to American culture and people.
Horwitz, Richard P. (2001). The American Studies Anthology. Lanham, MD: SR Books.
• Arthur de Gobineau “The European Colonizations of America” (pgs. 259-265) Please see upload file.
• “Ugly American Sightings” (pgs. 277-288) Please see upload file.
• E.P. Thompson “Letter to Americans” (pgs. 293-298) Please see upload file.
Media
• Using humorous animation, The Infographics Show outlines the top perceptions and stereotypes that foreigners have of Americans. https://youtu.be/rm8XqW8oVfo (Please watch the video)
• One of the best comedians of all time, George Carlin, discusses his problems with America’s foreign relations. If you are sensitive to bad language, then this video is not for you so please skip it. https://youtu.be/dDw-zFFhFgc (please watch the video)
Post, a brief response to the following questions in which you….
For this post, please respond in a minimum of 250 words. Make sure to cite (using MLA or APA in-text citation) when you reference an idea from the sources that you read or watched. You must refer to at least 3 of the readings in your response.
What are some of the stereotypes that other countries appear to have of Americans? Do you feel as if those stereotypes are warranted given what you know and have learned about the United States, its people, and its government?
Please do not use outside sources.
