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American Studies (AMST)

Robert B. Cochran, Chair of Studies, 506 Old Main, 575-7708

The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences has a long-established commitment to the study of American cultures. Virtually every department offers courses centered on various aspects of human experience on the North American continent. The American Studies major promotes interdisciplinary approaches to these fields and provides substantial flexibility for students wishing to design tightly focused or highly individualized courses of study.

Requirements for a major in American Studies

The American Studies major program requires 30 semester hours, which must include the following:

1. Three hours Introduction to American Studies AMST 2003

2. Three hours of American history HIST 2003 or HIST 2013 (Students must also complete PLSC 2003 to satisfy the University requirement.)

3. Three hours of American literature, ENGL 3303 (Papers submitted in this course will fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement.)

4. Eighteen hours to be selected from the following courses, with the selection to include:

A. At least one of the following: ARCH 4483, ARHS 4913, ARHS 4923, COMM 4143, COMM 4353, COMM 4383, COMM 4883, MUHS 4253

B. A least one of the following: ANTH 3213, ANTH 3233, ANTH 3253, GEOG 3343, GEOG 4063, SOCI 3033, SOCI 3193, SOCI 3253

C. At least one of the following: PLSC 3153, PLSC 3853, PLSC 3933, PLSC 4203

D. Nine hours in the chosen area of concentration. Sample areas of concentration include the following:

African-American Culture - selections from ENGL 4333, HIST 3233, PLSC 4243, PLSC4263, SOCI 3033, SOCI 4123, and other approved courses

Contemporary Politics - selections from COMM 4383, HIST 4733, PLSC 3973, SOCI 3153, SOCI 4053, and other approved courses.

Gender Issues - selections from ENGL 3923H*, ENGL 4223H*, SOCI 4203, and other approved courses

Native American Culture - selections from ANTH 3203, ANTH3213, ANTH 3263, ENGL 4223H*, HIST 3263, and other approved courses

Southern Culture - selections from ENGL 3923H*, GEOG 4093, HIST 4563, HIST 4573, and other approved courses

Western or Frontier Studies - selections from HIST 3383, HIST 4463, PLSC 3223, and other approved courses

Requirements for the Major in American Studies with Emphasis on Regional Studies

Students wishing to major in American Studies with emphasis on regional studies may complete requirements (1), (2), (3), and (5) as all majors. They must also complete ANTH or SOCI 3253 to satisfy requirement (4A), GEOG 4093 to satisfy requirement (4B), and PLSC 3223 to satisfy requirement (4C). Either ENGL 4343 or ENGL 4383, and either HIST 4563, or HIST 4573, must also be completed in satisfying requirement (4D). These requirements total fifteen hours, leaving three elective hours to complete requirement (4D).

Requirements for the Certificate in American Studies for International Students Not Seeking a University of Arkansas Degree

International students not seeking a University of Arkansas degree may receive a certificate in American Studies by completing requirements (2) and (3), plus completing a total of twelve hours in any combination from the courses listed under requirement (4). This represents a total of 18 hours.

Requirements for Departmental Honors in American Studies

The Departmental Honors Program in American Studies offers junior and senior students the opportunity to enroll in enriched courses and to conduct independent research. In addition to satisfying all other requirements for the major, honors candidates must complete at least 12 hours of honors work, including six in honors essay. The Honors Program in American Studies requires a total of 33 hours in addition to University and College requirements.

AMERICAN STUDIES (AMST)

AMST2003 Introduction to American Studies (FA) Introduction to American Studies as an interdisciplinary field of study. Examination of a selected topic from various methodological perspectives.