Learning Outcomes

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal #1 Understand the interdisciplinary approaches to the study of American culture.

  • Explain the methodologies of specific examples of American studies scholarship
  • Compare multiple approaches to the study of American culture.

Goal #2 Develop the ability to conduct research in areas in the general scope of American studies and communicate the results of such research.

  • Identify research topics in the scope of American studies and formulate appropriate research questions for the topic.
  • Locate appropriate primary and secondary source materials to answer the research questions
  • Produce a formal research paper that answers their research question

Goal #3 Be qualified and prepared for advanced study in American studies and related fields, as well as careers in professions such as education, law, public administration and business.

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills through the articulation and analysis of multiple perspectives on questions relevant to the field of study.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in presenting the results of their research through oral reports
  • Demonstrate proficiency in presenting the results of their research through formal research papers

American Studies


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