Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2011

American Studies

Faculty

J. R. Mitrano, Coordinator (860-832-3145); B. Barr, C. Doyle, R. Dunne, S. Gilmore, B. Greenfield, E. Langhorne, V. Martin, B. Merenstein, A. Pozorski, H.M. Prescott, R. Smith, D. Truly, M. Warshauer

Program Overview

The American studies minor gives students the opportunity to explore the diverse culture of the United States in an interdisciplinary context. In consultation with an American studies advisor, students are encouraged to shape an individualized course of study to meet their own academic goals.

The certificate in American studies is primarily for international students who come to the United States for an introductory program in American studies or who wish to take such a program at a CCSU extension college abroad.

Program
Minor in American Studies (18 credits)
Section 1
AMS 110	Introduction to American Studies	3

Section 2
3 credits from the following:
ENG 210	Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War	3
ENG 212*	African-American Literature	3
ENG 341	The American Renaissance	3
ENG 343	Modern American Literature	3
ENG 344	Contemporary American Literature	3
ENG 345*	Modern African-American Literature	3
ENG 448	Studies in American Literature	3

Section 3
3 credits from the following:
HIST 161	American History to 1877	3
HIST 330	History of Women in the United States, 1620-1865	3
HIST 331	History of Women in the United States, 1865-Present	3
HIST 369*	African-American History	3
HIST 465	Economic History of the United States	3
HIST 469*	African Americans in the 20^th Century	3

Section 4
3 credits from the following:
PS110	American Government & Politics	3
PS 331	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 332	Civil Liberties	3
PS 430	The American Presidency	3
PS 431	The Legislative Process	3

Section 5
3 credits from the following:
ENG 210	Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War	3
ENG 212*	African-American Literature	3
ENG 341	The American Renaissance	3
ENG 343	Modern American Literature	3
ENG 344	Contemporary American Literature	3
ENG 345*	Modern African-American Literature	3
ENG 448	Studies in American Literature	3
HIST 161	American History to 1877	3
HIST 330	History of Women in the United States, 1620-1865	3
HIST 331	History of Women in the United States, 1865-Present	3
HIST 369*	African-American History	3
HIST 465	Economic History of the United States	3
HIST 469*	African Americans in the 20^th Century	3
PS 110	American Government & Politics	3
PS 331	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 332	Civil Liberties	3
PS 430	The American Presidency	3
PS 431	The Legislative Process	3

Section 6
3 credits from the following:
ANTH 352*	Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity	3
ANTH 422	Native Americans	3
ART 215*¹	The African Diaspora	3
ART 414	American Art	3
CRM 110	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System	3
GEOG 241	Introduction to Planning	3
GEOG 330*	United States and Canada	3
MUS 401²	Topics in Music	1-3
PHIL 382²	Special Topics in Philosophy	3
PHIL 400²	Seminar in Philosophy	3
PS 331	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 332	Civil Liberties	3
PS 430	The American Presidency	3
PS 431	The Legislative Process	3
REL 257²	Special Topics in Religion	3
SOC 322*¹	Race and Ethnic Relations	3
SOC 455	Men, Masculinity, & Manhood in American Society	3
SOC 485	Ads, Fads, and Consumer Culture	3
Students may take AMS 490: Internship in American Studies as a substitute for one of the courses listed in sections 5 or 6.

Other course options may be available if they focus specifically on some aspect of American culture; consult the American Studies coordinator for current options.

Note: At least 3 credits must represent diversity in American society. Courses that satisfy this requirement are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Note: At least 6 credits must be at the 300/400 level.

Certificate in American Studies (15 credits)
Section 1
AMS 110	Introduction to American Studies	3

Section 2
3 credits from the following:
ENG 210	Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War	3
ENG 212*	African-American Literature	3
ENG 341	The American Renaissance	3
ENG 343	Modern American Literature	3
ENG 344	Contemporary American Literature	3
ENG 345*	Modern African-American Literature	3
ENG 448	Studies in American Literature	3

Section 3
3 credits from the following:
HIST 161	American History to 1877	3
HIST 330	History of Women in the United States, 1620-1865	3
HIST 331	History of Women in the United States, 1865-Present	3
HIST 369*	African-American History	3
HIST 465	Economic History of the United States	3
HIST 469*	African Americans in the 20^th Century	3

Section 4
3 credits from the following:
PS110	American Government & Politics	3
PS 331	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 332	Civil Liberties	3
PS 430	The American Presidency	3
PS 431	The Legislative Process	3

Section 5
3 credits from the following:
ANTH 352*	Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity	3
ANTH 422	Native Americans	3
ART 215*¹	The African Diaspora	3
ART 414	American Art	3
CRM 110	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System	3
GEOG 241	Introduction to Planning	3
GEOG 330*	United States and Canada	3
MUS 401²	Topics in Music	1-3
PHIL 382²	Special Topics in Philosophy	3
PHIL 400²	Seminar in Philosophy	3
PS 331	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 332	Civil Liberties	3
PS 430	The American Presidency	3
PS 431	The Legislative Process	3
REL 257²	Special Topics in Religion	3
SOC 322*¹	Race and Ethnic Relations	3
SOC 455	Men, Masculinity, & Manhood in American Society	3
SOC 485	Ads, Fads, and Consumer Culture	3
Note: At least 3 credits must represent diversity in American society. Courses that satisfy this requirement are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Note: At least 3 credits must be at the 300/400 level.

Other certificate options are available, including non-credit certificates. See the program coordinator for information.

¹ Note prerequisites
² Under section or topic approved by the American Studies Committee

Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2011

American Studies

Faculty

Program Overview

Program

Minor in American Studies (18 credits)