Course Info

Browse the Course Catalog Course Search

Course Info for AMST - 825 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2819 Title: Crit App to Politics & Culture Department: American Studies
Career: Graduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Graded Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 1 Current enrollment: 2 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: M: 6:30PM-9:10PM, SH - T121 Instructor(s): Camp, Jordan
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Humanities Requirement
Course Description:
This seminar introduces students to critical theories of politics and culture. Through readings and discussion, students will learn a variety of critical theories and methodological approaches to develop their own research projects. Along with key texts, students will learn to engage different forms of evidence such as oral history, expressive culture, social movement periodicals, and governmental documents. By the end of the semester, students will demonstrate a critical understanding of key texts and develop skills in research, writing, and argumentation.