American Studies, Western Michigan University

		Program in American Studies College of Arts and Sciences


	Major in American Studies 36 hours Students must select courses in at least 4 departments participating in the program and must concentrate 12 hours of study in one department; at least 16 hours must be taken at the 400 level or above. Required Courses 9 hours AMS 200: Introduction to American Studies, 3 hours AMS 300: Regional Culture in America, 3 hours AMS 490: American Studies in a Global Context, 3 hours (Fulfills the Baccalaureate Writing Requirement) Core Courses from Participating Departments and Programs 18 hours. Students will work with the director to create a program of study that will focus attention on three perspectives: regional, national, and global. Regional Perspectives Select two of the following courses: ANTH 405: Archaeology of the Great Lakes State BAS 315: The Underground Railroad in the Midwest ENGL 320: American Literature I HIST 315: Popular Art and Architecture PSCI 300: Urban Politics in the United States National Perspectives Select two of the following courses: ANTH 344: Indians and Eskimos BAS 300: Black Experience: From the African Beginnings to 1865 BAS 301: Black Experience: From 1866 to the Present COM 240: Introduction to Telecommunication COM 305: Special Topics: Freedom of Expression ENGL 321: American Literature II ENGL 522: Studies in American Literature HIST 212: American Culture PSCI 200: National Government PSCI 421: Gender and Law REL 313: Religion in America SOC 100: American Society SOC 210: Modern Social Problems WMS 200: Introduction to Women's Studies Global Perspectives Select two of the following courses: ANTH 303: Historical Archaeology ENGL 222: Literatures and Cultures of the United States ENGL 223: Black American Literature ENGL 539: Post-Colonial Literature HIST 313: American Diplomatic History PSCI 250: International Relations PSCI 350: American Foreign Policy REL 400: Topics in Religion SOC 314: Ethnic Relations SOC 354: Population and Society Electives 9 hours Courses from other departments and colleges may be elected with the approval of the program director. Optional AMS courses include: AMS 390: Internship, 3-6 hours AMS 500: Special Topics, 3 hours AMS 590: Interdisciplinary Theory and Methods, 3 hours AMS 598: Independent Study, 1-3 hours American Studies Abroad, 1-2 semesters The director will arrange for WMU students to study American culture from the perspective of another country at a university outside the United States.	Home WMU Home ContactUs Related Links: Fall Course Schedule Spring Course Schedule Summer I Course Schedule Summer II Course Schedule Minor Requirements

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