American Studies (AMST)

The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

202m Interethnic Diversity in the West (4) Introduction to community, culture, and ethnicity within the Western United States with emphasis on African American, Asian American, and Chicano/Latino cultures and social patterns.

220m The Making of Asian America (4, FaSp) Historical, social, and cultural analysis of (East, South, and Southeast) Asians in the United States. Themes examined: immigration, race and gender relations, ethnic culture, community and identity.

301g America, the Frontier, and the New West (4, FaSp) Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of American political, cultural, and social life with a particular emphasis on the Western United States as a region. Recommended preparation: HIST 200, ENGL 263.

350 Seminar in Ethnic Studies: Theories and Methods (4) Advanced study in theories and methods for analyzing ethnicities in the United States with particular attention to comparative study of colonization, immigration, racism, and class. Prerequisite: AMST 202 or departmental approval.

366m Chicana and Latina Experiences (4) (Enroll in SOCI 366m)

375m Asian Americans: Ethnic Identity (4, FaSp) (Enroll in SOCI 375m)

390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration; by petition only.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

498 Senior Seminar in American Studies (4, Sp) Method and theory in American Studies. Prerequisite: AMST 301g or departmental approval.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8)