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Institution:
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Skidmore College
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Description:
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An introduction to American studies scholarship, methodologies, and approaches to the study of society and culture in the United States. Course materials include "classics" in American studies as well as the most recent scholarship: the "myth and symbol" school, the culture concept, psychoanalytic methodologies, new literary and feminist critiques, material culture and oral history resources, mass and popular culture analyses, with attention to issues of race, gender, class, and ethnicity throughout. The intent of the course is to offer students a variety of opportunities to sharpen their analytical, research, and writing skills from interdisciplinary and historiographic perspectives. Required of majors and minors in their sophomore or junior years. G. Pfitzer, D. Nathan, J. Woodfork
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4.00
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Lecture
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Phone Number:
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(518) 580-5000
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Regional Accreditation:
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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Calendar System:
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Semester
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