POLS 3870: First Ladies in U.S. History
(Cross-listed with HIST 3870/ WGS 3870).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Evolution of the role and office of the First Lady in U.S. history, including her political activism, social impact, and international influence. Analysis of the authority, intersectionality and agency of First Ladies in the aggregate and exploration of how individual First Ladies have interpreted and adapted this unique public position. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)