Advising: Undergraduates
Students who major in American Studies must define a concentration at the start of their coursework. The concentration is half of the student's work in the program, and it leads inevitably towards the paper written in A450.
To define their concentration, students should arrange a meeting with the Director of the program and should consult the list of courses offered by American Studies -- including cross-listed courses.
Concentrations can be broad or narrow, but they are meant to be coherent, well thought-through, and interdisciplinary. In the past, students have chosen concentrations like: "Oppression and Resistance," "American Policial Culture," "Borders and Hemispheres," and "American Music."
Once the student's concentration is defined, the Director will issue a report to the program's Academic Advisor.
For all matters relating to distribution requirements, graduation certification, and core skills in the College, students should consult the Academic Advisor. For any questions or concerns about the concentration, students should work with the Director.
