Majors: | Minors: |
|---|---|
| B.A. in American Studies (Curriculum Map) (GLOBE Outcomes Map) | American Studies |
Learning Outcomes in American Studies:
- Demonstrate knowledge of competing histories, stories, and interpretations of American experience and identity.
- Identify and evaluate the complexities in perspectives and representations of American history and experience due to differences in gender, race, and regional identity.
- Recognize different disciplinary approaches to the study of American cultures.
- Be able to analyze and compare different kinds of texts and artifacts-e.g. historical documents, literary texts, films, museum exhibits, monuments, visual art, electronic media, etc.
- Be able to produce analytical essays that adhere to the conventions of critical writing.
- Be able to orally communicate, discuss, and debate critical ideas in ways that respect the diversity of the community.