马塞诸斯州大学波士顿

美国研究文学学士

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Answer the Question, “What Does 'American' Mean in Local, National and Global Contexts?”

As a student of the 美国研究文学学士 program at 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿, you will explore a dynamic curriculum that explores the diverse histories, 文化, and experiences that shape the United States. 专注于批判性思维, 研究, 写作技巧, this program prepares you to analyze complex issues related to American society, 政治, 和文化. Gain not only a deeper understanding of the United States, but also learn to contribute to meaningful social change.

在这个节目中,你将:

  • Develop your interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking skills that enable you to analyze complex issues related to the United States from a range of perspectives
  • Hone your 研究 写作技巧 to become an effective communicator and advocate
  • Explore cultural competency and social awareness, deepening your understanding of the diverse histories, 文化, and experiences that shape the United States, and emerge prepared to contribute to positive social change

职业的可能性

Inform the next generation of American Studies students as an educator. Leave a positive impact on your community as a social justice advocate. 追求政治生涯. Or, leverage your newfound cultural insights to launch your own business.  Whatever your goals, 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿 is here to support you. 

成为一个(n):

  • 教育家
  • 非营利组织工人
  • 政治家/公务员
  • 记者
  • 社会提倡
  • 企业主

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如何申请

申请入学

Please review the first-year and transfer apply pages for important information about application requirements, 最后期限, 以及申请状态检查.

申请为一年级学生 

申请转学生

最后期限 & 成本

提前行动截止日期: 11月1日; 常规决定截止日期: 6月15日

资助你的教育

Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. Click below to learn more about financial aid opportunities and 最后期限.

财政援助截止日期 & 申请过程 

奖学金 一年级 & 转学

For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the 财务主管的办公室 或者发邮件给 Bursar@169dx.com.

课程

For detailed course descriptions, please visit the university catalog for 美国研究文学学士.

入门课程(3学分)

  • AMST 100 -美国身份3学分
    or
  • AMST 110G - US Society and Culture since 1945 4 信用(s)

Discipline-Based Survey Course (3 Credits)

  • AMST 210 - American Society and Culture, 1600-1860 3 信用(s)
    or
  • 差不多211 - u.S. Society and Culture, 1860-1940 3 信用(s)

主修课程(9学分)

从以下曲目中选择一个主要曲目:

  • 传媒及文化轨道
  • 社会运动 and 身份形成轨迹
  • 移民与帝国轨迹

选修课(12学分)

完成四个额外的AMST课程.

顶点课程(3学分)

从下面的列表中选择一门课程.

  • AMST 402L - History of US Visual 3学分
  • AMST 405 - The Immigrant Experience 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 410 -美国文化史.S. 3学分
  • AMST 430 -音乐 & 美国文学3学分
  • AMST 440L - United States in a Global Context 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 471L - The City in American Literature and Culture 3 信用(s)

媒体 & 文化追踪

跟踪需求

Complete nine credits from three media 和文化 focused courses.

课程要求

媒体与文化课程(9学分)

完成以下三门课程.

  • 美国的流行文化 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 215L -美国电影 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 235 - The Social History of Popular Music 3 信用(s)
  • 大约250美元.S. 旅游及旅游业 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 257L - Queer Literature and History in the 20th Century US 3 信用(s)
  • 大约2781人.S. 纪实摄影 3 信用(s)
  • 美国文化中的食物 3 信用(s)
  • 电视在美国人的生活 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 335 -音乐和政治 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 352L -哈莱姆文艺复兴 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 355L -黑人流行文化 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 375 - Best Sellers in American Society 3 信用(s)

社会运动 & 身份形成轨迹

跟踪需求

Complete nine credits from three 社会运动和身份形成 focused courses.

课程要求

社会运动 and Identity Formation Courses (9 Credits)

完成以下三门课程.

  • AMST 206 - 60年代 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 209 - 20世纪90年代 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 212G——八十年代的美国 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 223L -亚洲人在美国 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 228L - Asian Women in the United States 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 257L - Queer Literature and History in the 20th Century US 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 270L - Native Peoples of North America 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 325L - Sexual Identities in American Culture 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 350L - Race, Class, and Gender: Issues in US 多样性 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 352L -哈莱姆文艺复兴 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 353L - Borderlands, Diasporas, and Transnational Identities 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 355L -黑人流行文化 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 360 - Work, Society, and Culture in Modern America 3 信用(s)

迁移 & 帝国跟踪

跟踪需求

Complete nine credits from three migration and empire focused courses.

课程要求

移民与帝国课程(9学分)

完成以下三门课程.

  • AMST 201L - Imagining Latinidad: Historical Trajectories and Everyday Lives 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 203 -三十年代 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 225L - Southeast Asians in the United States 3 信用(s)
  • 美国文化中的战争 3 信用(s)
  • 大约250美元.S. 旅游及旅游业 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 270L - Native Peoples of North America 3 信用(s)
  • 美国文化中的食物 3 信用(s)
  • AMST 353L - Borderlands, Diasporas, and Transnational Identities 3 信用(s)

相关的未成年人

辅修美国研究

小要求:

Complete 18 credits from six courses including one introductory course, 一门调查课程, two courses from one of the three American studies tracks, 一个选修课, 还有一个顶点.

通过/失败: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor.
住院医师: At least of four courses for the minor must be completed at 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿.
课程级别: At least three courses applied toward the minor must be at the 300-level or higher (including the capstone).
独立的研究: No more than one independent study may be applied toward the minor.

毕业标准

学位要求

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. 看到 毕业要求 了解更多信息.

大学要求

文理学院 Requirements for Bachelor of Arts

主要的需求

Complete at least 30 credits from ten courses including one introductory course, 一门学科调查课程, 从一个宣布的主要轨道三门课程, 四门选修课和一门高级顶点课程.

主要跟踪: Students must declare a track in one of the following: media 和文化, 社会运动和身份形成, 或者移民和帝国.
通过/失败: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
住院医师: At least five courses for the major must be completed at 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿.
课程级别: At least three courses applied toward the major must be at the 300-level or higher (in addition to the capstone).
独立的研究: No more than one independent study may be applied toward the major.

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美国研究系

马塞诸斯州大学波士顿's Department of American Studies in the 文理学院 cultivates an understanding of US social, 政治, and cultural movements; the place of empire within US history; the role of race, 性别, class, 性, and empire in US culture and society; and the history, 理论, 以及检查这些区域的方法.

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文理学院

Learn more about the faculty, 研究, and programs that make up our 文理学院.

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