American Culture

For better or worse, the culture of the United States has a powerful influence on world affairs. Courses in this core area provide students with an opportunity to examine closely some aspects of American culture. A portion of each course is devoted to the significant experiences, achievements, and contributions of ethnic minorities and women in American life.


Requirement

One 3-credit course


Examples

African American Studies

1268(formerly C068)
African American History since 1900

American Studies

1001 (formerly C051)
American Lives
1042 (formerly C062)
Work in America

Anthropology

1064 (formerly C064)
American Culture

English

1301 (formerly C056)
American Literature

History

1101 (formerly C067)
History of the U.S. to 1877
1102 (formerly C068)
History of the U.S. since 1877

Music Studies

1704 (formerly C086)
American Music

Political Science

1101 (formerly C051)
The American Political System

Religion

1003 (formerly C052)
Religion in America