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American Studies
Explore American identity through culture and politics
American Studies
Explore American identity through culture and politics
American Studies
Explore American identity through culture and politics
American Studies is an exploration of the values, society and cultural expression of the people of the United States. It looks at literature, history, popular culture, and politics in an effort to better understand the meaning and significance of the American identity.
Areas of Study
American Cultural Studies
(Honours Specialization)
American Studies
(Major, Minor)
Prepare for your future career
American Studies Sample Courses
- Ballots and Bullets: US Literature and Civil Rights
- American Television and Culture
- Queer North American Histories
- The Presidency in American History
- American Government and Politics
Career Possibilities
- Government Policy Analyst/ Advisor
- Library or Archival Assistant
- Teacher/ Lecturer
- Researcher
- Lawyer
- Broadcaster
Student Stories
Tommy Negovanlis completed an undergraduate program with an Honours Double Major in American Studies and Political Science.
Negovanlis currently works as a Sustainability Consultant with Ernst and Young (EY). “I learned to manage time wisely and get things done, it’s about getting experience, and figuring it out on your own. Western has a lot of avenues and support to teach these aspects.”