Courses
The most up-to-date course listsings can be found in the Academic Catalog.
100 American Culture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
This analysis of modern American society introduces theories and methods of culture studies, beginning with anthropological definitions of culture and including perspectives of sociology, political science, history, art history and English. Students examine the moral ecology of everyday life in America, looking at the cultural meanings of work, clothes, food, family, gender, buildings, bodies, television, advertising and education. GE: HBS, MCS-D. Counts toward major: Women's Studies. Offered Fall Semester.
201-210 American Studies: A Topical Approach
Students apply theories and methods of culture studies to a selected major topic in American culture. The course employs a discussion format, focusing on critical reading, analytic essays. Recent topics include Masculinity in America. The course is offered Interim or Spring Semester.
294, 394 Internship
298 Independent Study
301 Seminar
This course undertakes an intensive study of a particular period or topic through the interdisciplinary perspective of American Studies. This course employs a seminar format, with concentration on student research. Recent topics include: American Cultures, Mall of America, Disney's America, American Women of Color. Offered Spring Semester.
398 Independent Research
