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100 American Culture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
This analysis of modern American society introduces theories and methods of culture studies, beginning with anthropological definitions of culture and including perspectives of sociology, political science, history, art history and English. Students examine the moral ecology of everyday life in America, looking at the cultural meanings of work, clothes, food, family, gender, buildings, bodies, television, advertising and education. GE: HBS, MCS-D. Counts also toward Women’s and Gender Studies. Offered Spring Semester.
201-210 American Studies: A Topical Approach
Students apply theories and methods of culture studies to a selected major topic in American culture. The course employs a discussion format, focusing on critical reading, analytic essays. Recent courses include “California and the American Imagination,” and “Sitcom America.” The course is offered Fall Semester usually carries MCD.
294, 394 Internship
298 Independent Study
301 Seminar
This course undertakes an intensive study of a particular period or topic through the interdisciplinary perspective of American Studies. This course employs a seminar format, with concentration on student research. Recent courses offered include “Disney’s America,” and “American Women of Color.” Offered Spring Semester.