
"Civil rights march on Washington, D.C. / [WKL]." Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States
Why American Studies?
“To me, the American Studies major captures the struggle to understand and create a 'more perfect union.'" - Allison Gold '15

American Studies Winter 2026 Course Guide
Looking for exciting courses to add to your Winter quarter schedule? Check out the courses offered and cross-listed by American Studies!

Congratulations, American Studies Class of 2025!
An interdisciplinary major for independent thinkers
American Studies provides students with a multifaceted understanding of the United States in all its complexity and diversity. Rooted in courses in history and social sciences, literature and the arts, and race and ethnicity, it invites students to develop fresh, insightful interpretations of America’s past and present, while also preparing them for the future as deft critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers.
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Firebrand, professor, and fantasy author, Sally Gearhart spearheaded the 70-80s US lesbian feminist movement. SALLY! peels back proverbial…
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The consensus that innovation drives American progress has cracked. For over half a century innovation served as a universal good. While the…