Courses

AMST 100  Self/Community in American Culture, 1600-1877 (GT-HI1)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Critical analysis of the meaning and development of American culture, 1600-1877, through themes of self and community in art, politics, society, and religion.
Prerequisite: None.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Historical Perspectives 3D, History (GT-HI1).

AMST 101  Self/Community in American Culture Since 1877 (GT-HI1)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Critical analysis of the meaning and development of American culture since 1877, through themes of self and community in art, politics, society, and religion.
Prerequisite: None.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Historical Perspectives 3D, History (GT-HI1).

AMST 300  American Lives-Methods in American Studies  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: E 300.
Course Description: Methods and changing approaches of American studies since 1950s using autobiography as organizing theme.
Prerequisite: AMST 100 and AMST 101.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both AMST 300 and E 300.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AMST 492  Seminar in American Studies  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Seminar for seniors in Liberal Arts involving critical reading, writing, research, and discussion. Topics vary.
Prerequisite: AMST 300 or E 300.
Registration Information: Senior standing or written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AMST 495  Independent Study in American Studies  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Individually-guided studies in interdisciplinary work in American culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

AMST 499  Thesis in American Studies  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: AMST 492.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.