American Studies - B.A., B.S.

• Students demonstrate ability to use problem-solving approaches to address significant issues in U.S. society.
• Students demonstrate awareness of the complexities and legacies of the U.S. abroad.
• Students demonstrate critical understanding of enduring cultural themes and institutions in U.S. society, such as democracy, civil rights, and Constitutional law.
• Students gain an understanding of the centrality of diversity in U.S. society and of the multi-faceted nature of American identities.
• Students learn to synthesize and interpret American experience using diverse primary and secondary sources, including cultural productions in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.