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3.00 Credits
2606. Turning Points in United States History 2. Key episodes in the social, economic, political, and cultural developments of the United States since 1877, exploring how diverse peoples shaped the growing nation. Cross-listed with HIST 2606. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
2610. Work and Class in American Culture. Interdisciplinary thematic exploration of work and class in American culture with emphasis on the Mahoning Valley. Includes the impact of social movements, technological developments, and new ideas and knowledge. Examines the relationship of class to such social categories as race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and place. Prereq.: Placement in ENGL 1550. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
3700. Minority Groups. Survey of the origins and characteristics of ethnic and racial minority groups, with emphasis on the significance of membership in such a group for in-group, out-group, and community solidarity. Cross-listed with SOC 3700. Prereq.: SOC 1500. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
3701. Approaches to American Studies. Survey of central issues and themes in American cultural studies, with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and cultural diversity. May focus on a theme chosen by the instructor, such as nature and culture, work, or class in America. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
3705. Cultural Anthropology. A cross-cultural comparison of the cultural norms that regulate society, emphasizing the functional prerequisites for the existence of society and individual demands on society. Cross-listed with ANTH 3705. Prereq.: ANTH 2602. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
3720. Applied Sociology. Uses of sociology in practical affairs, providing theory and data for public policy, institutional reform, social action programs, and social inventions. Contributions to architectural design, industrial engineering, community planning, and innovative legislation. Cross-listed with SOC 3720. Prereq.: SOC 1500. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
3770. American Literature in Historical Perspective. Poetry, prose, drama, and other forms of literary expression examined within the context of a specific aspect of American social, intellectual, and cultural history. May be repeated once with different topic. Cross-listed with ENGL 3770. Prereq.: ENGL 3701 or ENGL 3702. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4801. American Studies Research Seminar. Capstone seminar. Focuses on development and implementation of research proposal and current American studies research related to topics chosen by students for their senior projects. Prereq.: AMER 3701 and approval of Program Coordinator. 3 s.h.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
4810. Independent Project in American Culture. Work with faculty advisor on senior projects. A total of 3 s.h. is required for completion of the major. May be repeated with permission of coordinator. Prereq.: AMER 4801 and approval of Program Coordinator. 1-3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4815. American Material Culture. A discussion and analysis of the use and importance of material artifacts as texts for the recovery of the American past. Emphasis on sources not traditionally utilized by historians. Examples include the contextual analysis of children's books, foodways, and sacred spaces. Prereq.: HIST 2605 and HIST 2606, or AMER 2601 and AMER 3701. Cross-listed with HIST 4815. 3 s.h.
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