American Studies

The American Studies program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of
American cultures. Through examination of historical, religious and
literary texts, political institutions, popular culture, film, art, and
the physical landscape, students will explore how Americans create
meaning in their lives and make sense of the world in which they
live. By encouraging students to approach the knowledge and skills
they are mastering as part of their major from the perspective of
other disciplines, American Studies courses foster deeper critical
thinking and broader contextualization. Thus an American Studies
minor offers students a strong complement to a wide variety of
majors.

Coordinator:

Robert Cousins
Office: LA 114n
Telephone: 801-863-8571