AMST 290 Rethinking the the United States: American Studies Theory and Methodology

An introduction to the methods and theories of American Studies. In this course we will consider the myriad ways in which the politics of historical U.S. expansion conflict and resistance--across the North American continent and overseas--have shaped American culture. By close reading of literary works historical documents films music and photographic representations of culture we will analyze the complexities and creation of the United States.