AME 201W - Introduction to American Studies

3 CR

Students will examine a variety of works in literature, history, cultural criticism, social and political theory, music, the visual arts, and other fields with an eye toward comprehending how Americans of different backgrounds have understood and argued about the meaning and significance of U.S. national identity. The course invites students to consider new ways of interpreting a multifaceted culture through a global lens and to investigate competing perspectives regarding experiences in and about “America.”

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.