{"id":1348,"date":"2013-07-24T07:03:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-24T11:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2013-2014\/ais\/americanstudies\/"},"modified":"2018-05-22T11:41:21","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T15:41:21","slug":"americanstudies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2018-2019\/sshgs\/americanstudies\/","title":{"rendered":"American Studies (B.A.)"},"content":{"rendered":"
The American Studies major encourages exploration of the history and culture\u00a0of the United States as a unique multicultural mosaic functioning within an always changing\u00a0global order. The program bridges many disciplines as it focuses on American society contained in its history and various expressions such as\u00a0art, politics, photography, music and\u00a0literature. Through an analysis of its political and social development, students gain insights into the national dynamic; through inquiry and debate students gain a perspective to evaluate the nation\u2019s actions and beliefs, historically and culturally; and through development of critical research and writing methods, which can include internships, undergraduate publishing, and study abroad opportunities, students develop professional skills in reasoning and composition that continue with them in their professional and personal lives.<\/p>\n
Students majoring in American Studies receive a solid grounding in American culture in history to better understand its evolution; in political structure to better recognize the forces and instruments of change; in literature to experience American society from varied perspectives; and in the pluralism of our society, with particular attention to race, gender, and ethnicity. Course clusters and sequences exist in women\u2019s studies, African American studies, global politics,\u00a0and\u00a0art and society. Students also encounter course work relating to\u00a0 themes such as: America\u2019s role in the world, American regionalism, and American artistic expression. Inherent in the American Studies major is the recognition of the nation\u2019s developing response to the challenges and opportunities of an ever-expanding global commitment.<\/p>\n
It is apparent, therefore, that American Studies graduates, having gained appreciation and comprehension of the changing global context, will enjoy increasing career choices as the demand for Americanists and interdisciplinary skill sets grows. Additionally, the major\u2019s liberal arts emphasis on thinking, analyzing, evaluating, and communicating provides excellent preparation for both career entry and graduate study. American Studies graduates find employment in a wide\u00a0variety of fields, including education, media, publishing, entrepreneurship,\u00a0 as well as in museums and archives. Advanced degrees are most often pursued in law, business, museum studies and American Studies.<\/p>\n
The American Studies major leads to the B.A. degree, and is offered through the Salameno School of Humanities and Global Studies.<\/p>\n
A minor is also available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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