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AMERSTD 10 - Introduction to American Studies
Subject
AMERSTD
Course Number
10
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introduction to American Studies
Course Description
American culture and cultural change, with attention to the multicultural basis of American society and emphasis on the need for multiple methods of analysis. The course will consistently draw on the arts, material culture, and various fields affecting cultural production and meaning. Those areas include literature, film, history, architecture, history of art, religion, music, engineering, environmental studies, anthropology, politics, economics, law, and medicine. This course may include discussion sections depending on available funding. Some versions of this course need four in-class contact hours because of the extensive use of media.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
Breadth
Arts & Literature, Historical Studies
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
4
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours Min
7
Outside Work Hours Max
9
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
7.5
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours Min
13
Outside Work Hours Max
16.5
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours Min
7.5
Lecture Hours Max
10
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Discussion Hours Max
2.5
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Outside Work Hours Min
17.5
Outside Work Hours Max
22.5