Students in an American Studies class
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

Feb 10
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Feb 12
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Feb 20
Thursday 05:00 PM

2025 Rabinor Lectures in American Studies, Stephanie Canizales

Goldwin Smith Hall Room 135 HEC Auditorium
Mar 13
Thursday 05:00 PM
Students in an American Studies class

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.

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