Let’s study American society and talk about it as thoughtfully as possible. Most contemporary events both reflect a specific historical context and influence the future development of American society. This course offers a chance to consider some important dimensions of our economic, social and political culture. For example, we will look at globalization, technology and populism — and how each relates to our sense of American identity. Each week we will read a short article and use it as a basis to explore American society from our foundations to the future of current challenges.