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American Studies at KU American Studies at the University of Kansas is an interdisciplinary department in which faculty and students critically think about America

American Studies at the University of Kansas offers an interdisciplinary department in which faculty and students think critically about the many institutional and cultural meanings of America, popular culture, society and identity. Through studying topics such as film, jazz, literature, visual culture, gender, race and religion, American Studies investigates America in the present and the past, beyond both disciplinary and national boundaries. Given our recognition of the critical impact of difference and power in American life, we insist that a student's program of study consider the profound impact of diversity on society and address differential power structures in American life and social relations. Motivated advanced students have the opportunity to work independently on research and service projects. Within broadly defined subject areas and working closely with faculty mentors, students develop an area of concentration—a period or problem—and draw on appropriate university and academic resources to develop an integrated program of study. Students must demonstrate coherence in their course plans and show the relationships between their specialty areas and broader elements of American society and culture.

TODAY ‼️‼️ Don’t miss the chance to hear KU Distinguished Professor of American Studies David Roediger, author of The Wa...
03/06/2025

TODAY ‼️‼️ Don’t miss the chance to hear KU Distinguished Professor of American Studies David Roediger, author of The Wages of Whiteness and Race, Class, and Marxism.

American studies has so many dimensions. While walking various sites here in Lawrence, Kansas, I encountered these image...
12/23/2024

American studies has so many dimensions. While walking various sites here in Lawrence, Kansas, I encountered these images that “mean” various features of American Studies, to me and perhaps to some other people.

Leo Marx / Machine in the Garden Discussion
12/18/2024

Leo Marx / Machine in the Garden Discussion

ECU 160 The Machine in The Garden

Don’t forget to enroll in classes for the Spring semester! Here are a few classes that satisfy Goal 4: Outcome 1, messag...
11/20/2024

Don’t forget to enroll in classes for the Spring semester!
Here are a few classes that satisfy Goal 4: Outcome 1, message with any questions!

"✨Embrace American diversity in AMS 110! Understand social theory of identity and how identity makes a difference in peo...
06/28/2024

"✨Embrace American diversity in AMS 110! Understand social theory of identity and how identity makes a difference in people's experiences of American society, including ways that identity is linked to history, social structure, meaning, belonging, and how various kinds of resources distributed"

"Enroll in AMS/SOC 332: US in Global Context!"Learn skills and tools for analyzing the US in a Global Context through th...
06/27/2024

"Enroll in AMS/SOC 332: US in Global Context!"

Learn skills and tools for analyzing the US in a Global Context through the lens of JAZZ HISTORY!

Professor Ben Chappell was a guest on Texas Public Radio's Fronteras program to talk about his research on Mexican Ameri...
06/21/2024

Professor Ben Chappell was a guest on Texas Public Radio's Fronteras program to talk about his research on Mexican American fastpitch softball.

The sport of fastpitch softball has brought Mexican American communities from across the U.S. together since the 1930s. Author Ben Chappell and Ruben Rios Jr., a local member of the San Antonio Glowworm Athletic Club, speak about the game's impact and legacy.

"Discover diverse identities: AMS 110 - American Identities!"An interdisciplinary introduction to individual and group i...
06/18/2024

"Discover diverse identities: AMS 110 - American Identities!"

An interdisciplinary introduction to individual and group identities and how they can change over time.

06/12/2024
Congratulations, Grads!
05/31/2024

Congratulations, Grads!

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