INQ-177 | Symbolic Narrative: The National D-Day Memorial

Topic Description:

How does a monument tell the story of the event that it memorializes? This course looks at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford and will examine how its design and construction creates symbols that tell the story of the Normandy Invasion. Students will first learn about the invasion through books and films and will make several trips to the memorial for first-hand analysis. Students will present their final reports at the memorial.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Topic Approved: October 2007