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Transportation History

FALL 2008

Aviation in American Life
Thursdays, Aug. 21-Dec. 4
4:00-6:40 p.m.
64 University Center, UM-St. Louis
Fee: $160
Info/Registration: (314) 516-5974 or pattersonam@umsl.edu
Online Registration: Click here to register online with a credit card.

Examine the history of flight from balloons to the Wright brothers to the terrorist attacks of September 2001 with emphasis on how aviation and aviators have influenced American society and culture. Themes include:

• the evolution of aviation technology
• the growth of the commercial, military aviation, and aerospace industries
• issues of race and gender in aviation
• the development of America's commercial airlines
• the significance of space exploration
• the role of aerial weapons of war
• aviation's influence upon American art, films, advertising, and literature

Noncredit registration for Aviation in American Life:

• PHONE: Contact Ashley Patterson at (314) 516-5974.
• ONLINE: Register online with your MasterCard, Visa, or Discover credit card.
• MAIL or FAX: Download and complete a noncredit registration form, and send it by fax or mail with your payment.

This course may also be taken for three hours of college credit. MORE INFO>>>