
Exploring the American Past and Present
Academics
As an American Studies major, you’ll study in an interdisciplinary program, exploring themes, trends and patterns that characterize the American past and present. You will also have the flexibility to define your own area of concentration, such as visual studies, cultural studies, race and ethnicity, legal and constitutional studies, the American environment, American capitalism or class and social structure.
Upcoming Events
Oct
04
Wednesday
04:30 PM
Oct
17
Tuesday
04:30 PM
“Asian Americans & Affirmative Action”
Malott Hall
251
Oct
18
Wednesday
12:00 PM
Oct
20
Friday
07:30 PM
Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind
Risley Hall
Risley Theatre
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Course Spotlight: "Representing Racial Encounters/Encountering Racial Representations"
This course, co-taught by professors Ella Diaz and Mukoma Wa Ngugi uses literature and popular culture, alongside literary, social, and cultural theory to consider how people from different cultures encounter and experience each other.
Click here to browse American Studies course offerings for the current and upcoming semesters.