American Studies: Theories & Methods
LACS-6055-1
Empire State University
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- Spring 2025
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- Start Date
- 01-13-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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This course is designed to give the student an exposure to the history, theories, and methods of the changing and developing discipline of American Studies. American Studies has evolved to be a dynamic discipline engaging the multiplicity of American identities and the role of shifting global influences on American identity and national formation. In its theoretical approaches and methodological commitments, American Studies exists at the cutting edge of academic work. From its roots in the Myth-Symbol school, American Studies has gone on to embrace developments in literary and cultural theory and adapt them to it subject focus. Through a rich array of readings and engagement with primary sources, this course will help the student develop the skills and background of a practicing scholar in the field.This is a required course of the American Studies advanced certificate.This course was previously LIB-640661.
Course Area: Interdisciplinary Studies
Level: Graduate
Dates: 01-13-2025 - 04-25-2025
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