Academic Catalog

American Studies (AMST)

AMST 6000.  American Studies: Methods and Major Texts.  (3 Credits)  
(Also offered as ENGL 6800.) Introduction to the methodologies and topics of American Studies through a survey of major texts in the field, past and present. Course also provides a history of the field.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to graduate students in English, History, and Political Science; open to others with consent.  
  
AMST 6850.  American Studies: Keywords.  (3 Credits)  
(Also offered as ENGL 6850.) Detailed study of a specific topic in American cultural studies with an emphasis on developing skills in interdisciplinary research. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Enrollment Requirements: Open to graduate students in English, History, and Political Science; open to others with consent.  
May be repeated for a total of 6 credits