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Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
history  art politics philosophy law global issues |
cultural expressions architecture diversity foreign language |
social issues public policy religion environmental studies
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| About American Studies |
| Drawing on the cultural resources of the Museum of the Rockies, Yellowstone National Park, and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and upon the strength and diversity of the departments in the College of Arts and Architecture and the College of Letters and Sciences, the Bachelor of Arts in American Studies provides a richly interdisciplinary curriculum. American Studies offers challenging and diverse opportunities to study the history, people, cultures, and institutions of the United States in interdisciplinary courses. The curriculum combines the study of history with literature, and the arts. Through rigorous coursework and within an interdisciplinary learning community, students gain essential academic and life skills necessary both for success in the workplace and for responsible citizenship. |
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immerses students in comparative perspectives of the American experience |
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engages students in the diversity of American life |
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prepares students to confront, with historical awareness, the pressing problems that face our nation and society |
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gives students flexibility to gain their knowledge from a variety of perspectives |
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| Key Student Outcomes |
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critical and analytical thinking |
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analytical writing |
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knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity, globalization, and visual cultures |
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problem analysis through an integrated approach |
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responsible citizenship |
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undergraduate research |
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| Three Focus Areas |
| The American Studies degree offers a broad, integrated, and interdisciplinary approach for studying the United States. Interdisciplinary studies foster connections among disciplines and draw on multiple areas of knowledge. Students choose one of three focus areas: |
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American Arts |
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American History |
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American Literature |
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| Students Who May Be Interested in American Studies |
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students who wish to focus their studies on the complex and diverse cultures of the United States from a variety of perspectives |
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students who feel their interests and imagination cannot be contained in a single discipline |
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international students wishing to better understand American culture |
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