AMER_ST 201-0 Visions of America (1 Unit)   This course introduces students to the recent history and culture of the United States using the interdisciplinary methodology of American Studies, engaging cultural production (books, art, movies, graphic novels, photographs, memes, and more) as well as recent history (focused on the application of historical thinking to ongoing social problems such as war, inequality, immigration, pollution, religion, politics, and media).

AMER_ST 301-1 Seminar for Majors (1 Unit)   Set of required courses structured to share a broad comparativist or internationally oriented theme, integrating methods and materials from different disciplines. Change of instructor each quarter; change of theme every year. Limited to 20 students.

AMER_ST 301-2 Seminar for Majors (1 Unit)   Set of required courses structured to share a broad comparativist or internationally oriented theme, integrating methods and materials from different disciplines. Change of instructor each quarter; change of theme every year. Limited to 20 students.

AMER_ST 301-3 Seminar for Majors (1 Unit)   Set of required courses structured to share a broad comparativist or internationally oriented theme, integrating methods and materials from different disciplines. Change of instructor each quarter; change of theme every year. Limited to 20 students.

AMER_ST 310-0 Studies in American Culture (1 Unit)   Readings and discussions of topics in American cultural life-for example, law in 20th century America or television news in contemporary US culture. Limited enrollment with emphasis on student participation. Prerequisites vary. May be repeated for credit with consent of program director.

AMER_ST 390-1 Senior Project (1 Unit)   Thesis or field study. Required of majors. Advanced Expression

AMER_ST 390-2 Senior Project (1 Unit)   Thesis or field study. Required of majors. Advanced Expression

AMER_ST 397-0 America Realized (1 Unit)   Seminar builds upon the foundation of AMER_ST 201-0 by offering broader and deeper engagement with the same themes. Enrolled students are Peer Assistants for 201. In addition to running sections of 201, teaching discussion skills, and engaging their peers, students also learn more deeply about the historical and literary material in the class. Runs concurrently with AMER_ST 201-0 and students must be available to attend all meetings of both courses. By permission only; for eligible advanced students in American Studies who have completed AMER_ST 201-0 and the 300-level seminar series. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the American Studies director and the 201 instructor.

AMER_ST 399-0 Independent Study (1 Unit)   This course is for American Studies majors doing independent research or reading with a faculty member. Must be approved by American Studies Director.