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Introduction to American Studies
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Long Description (Catalog Description)
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of American studies, which brings together work from across the humanities and social sciences to study the histories, ideas, and collectively told stories that constitute the nation and shape its culture. Engages key concepts in the field, including the construction of difference and identity, racism and antiracism, war and empire, cultural memory, and globalization.
Course Typically Offered
DEPT
Career
Undergraduate
Catalog Course Attributes
CORE - HUM (Humanities), CORE - LT (Literary Traditions), CRES - CRES (Comp Race & Ethnic Studies)
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Number Of Repeats
1
Code
LEC
Name
LEC