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Course Listing for AMERICAN STUDIES - Spring 2026 (ALL: 01/20/2026 - 05/08/2026)

Class No.	Course ID	Title	Credits	Type	Instructor(s)	Days:Times	Location	Permission Required	Dist
2819	AMST-825-01	Crit App to Politics & Culture	1.00	SEM	Camp, Jordan	M: 6:30PM-9:10PM	SH - T121		HUM
		Enrollment limited to 1		Waitlist available: Y		Mode of Instruction: In Person
						Cross-listing: AMST-425-01
		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.
1207	AMST-894-01	Museums and Communities Intern	1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA		HUM
		Enrollment limited to 15		Waitlist available: N		Mode of Instruction: In Person
		Matriculated American studies students have the opportunity to engage in an internship at an area museum or archive for credit toward the American studies degree. Interested students should contact the Office of Graduate Studies for more information.
1208	AMST-940-01	Independent Study	1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	HUM
		Enrollment limited to 15		Waitlist available: N		Mode of Instruction: In Person
		Selected topics in special areas are available by arrangement with the instructor and written approval of the graduate adviser and program director. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for the special approval form.
1112	AMST-953-01	Research Project	1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	HUM
		Enrollment limited to 15		Waitlist available: N		Mode of Instruction: In Person
		Under the guidance of a faculty member, graduate students may do an independent research project on a topic in American studies. Written approval of the graduate adviser and the program director are required. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for the special approval form.
1113	AMST-954-01	Thesis Part I	1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	HUM
		Enrollment limited to 15		Waitlist available: N		Mode of Instruction: In Person
		(The two course credits are considered pending in Part I of the thesis; they will be awarded with the completion of Part II.)
1115	AMST-955-01	Thesis Part II	1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	HUM
		Enrollment limited to 15		Waitlist available: N		Mode of Instruction: In Person
		(Continuation of American Studies 954.)
1199	AMST-956-01	Thesis	2.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y	HUM
		Enrollment limited to 15		Waitlist available: N		Mode of Instruction: In Person
		(Completion of two course credits in one semester).