The minor in American Studies provides an introduction to American culture in its many aspects, such as art, economics, literature, music, politics, popular culture and religion. American culture is introduced in all its diversity, including African, Asian, Chicano, European and Native American subcultures. The program also introduces one to the scholarly study of American culture as approached by various disciplines, such as history, literary criticism, philosophy, religious studies and sociology. Students majoring in any area of the social sciences or humanities, business or education, and so forth can benefit from the enhanced understanding of American culture(s) that the program offers.
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