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Interdisciplinary Studies – Program in American Studies
Michael Martin, Co-coordinator
Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North 260
(936) 468-2007
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ams@sfasu.edu
www.sfasu.edu/go/american-studies
Advisory Committee
American Studies courses are taught by faculty members from various academic disciplines at Stephen F. Austin State University. Those listed below constitute the American Studies Steering Committee.
Mark Barringer (History), Karol Chandler-Ezell (Sociology), Michael Martin (English), Allan Nielsen (Theatre),
Areas of Study & Degrees
Minor in American Studies
Objectives
American Studies (AMS) is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the historical development of the cultures of the United States. The American Studies program at SFA incorporates analysis of race, ethnicity, class, and gender, as well as religion, art, nationalist mythology, and geography in a broad- based approach to the investigation of American cultures.
The core of the AMS program is a humanities-based curriculum emphasizing the diversity of American cultures and identities but insisting on a commonality of educational experience. The AMS second major and minor will both be strong supporting fields for many students within the university community. The core curriculum will provide comprehensive training in cultural literacy, yet the program is intended to be flexible enough to address individual student needs.
In addition to its obvious attraction to students majoring in traditional liberal arts disciplines, American Studies would be especially appropriate as a supporting field for students enrolled in pre-law, journalism, secondary education, radio-television or social work programs.
A minor in American Studies requires 18 credit hours.
Required courses:
| ENG 230 | Readings in American Literature |
| HIS 337 | American Life and Society |
| ART 487 | American Art |
| AMS 450 | Seminar in American Studies |
Elective courses: (two from among the following, no more than one from any group).
| ENG 320 | Periods in American Literature |
| ENG 323 | Major American Authors |
| ENG 421 | Topics in American Literature |
| HIS 305 | Science and Society in America |
| HIS 310 | Topics in American Society |
| HIS 414 | Studies in American History |
| PSC 306 | Political Parties and Interest Groups |
| PSC 345 | American Public Policy |
| GEO 344 | Historical Geography of the United States |
| SOC 351 | Social Class in America |
| SOC 330 | Sociology of Gender |
| ART 480 | Modern Art |
| ART 482 | History of Photography (when topically appropriate) |
| ART 497 | Art Topics (when topically appropriate) |
| THR 491 | American Theatre Arts |
| AMS 475 | Independent Studies in American Studies |