The Minor in American Studies

Course Requirements for the Minor: 21 units

Note: The following is different from what appears in the printed catalog. The below information is current and correct.

Note: Admission to the BA in American Studies is currently suspended. Please contact the College of Humanities and Fine Arts to learn the current status of the program.

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

1 course required:

AMST 150 Intro to American Studies 3.0 FS *

2 courses selected from:

AMST 264 Amer Ethnic/Regional Writers 3.0 FA * Eth

This course is also offered as ENGL 264.

AMST 335 American Popular Culture 3.0 FS *
AMST 345 American Lives 3.0 FA *
AMST 365 American Folklore 3.0 FA WP
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.

1 course selected from:

ENGL 358 Survey of American Literature 3.0 FS
ENGL 359 Survey of American Literature 3.0 FS

3 courses selected from:

The approved list of courses for the major. These courses must be selected in consultation with the American Studies advisor, developing a common problem or theme for study.