Course Descriptions

Course Information

Course Descriptions

The following are AMST-prefixed courses offered by the American Studies program:

AMST A301: The Question of American Identity

Is American culture unified, or does it consist of a potpourri of more or less distinct cultures? Beginning with the 1600s, but emphasizing the 19th and 20th centuries, this course explores classic texts in American culture, seeking to locate the terms of American unity in the midst of obvious diversity.

AMST A440: Senior Seminar in American Studies