The concentration offers selected courses from the current course catalog
as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific
offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
AMS 300 Topics in American Culture (4)
An interdisciplinary approach to various aspects of American culture
addressing both the theoretical basis for American Studies and practical
application of interdisciplinary methodology.
Prerequisite: Writing requirement (may be waived by the concentration coordinator in the case of foreign students).
Satisfies the university/general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
Example Syllabus 1 [PDF]
Example Syllabus 2 [PDF]
AMS 401 Senior Project (4)
Either an independent research project or an internship in American
Studies. Plans for this project must be developed with the concentration
coordinator the semester before the student registers for this course.
Prerequisite: AMS 300.