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Development of American Studies as a discipline; current splits in concepts and methods of American Studies; practice in making imaginative connections among elements in American culture and testing these connections by appropriate methods.

Intensive individual study of some aspect of American Studies involving production of paper or project. Request for enrollment must be made prior to registration in the form of a written proposal, signed by the supervising faculty member, and forwarded to the Coordinator of American Studies.

Clearly defined independent project utilizing methods and materials of American Studies, culminating in complete written report and analysis. Variable credit to allow internships, study abroad, and similar field projects. Before registration, student must submit detailed description of proposed project, approved by the faculty member(s) who will supervise it, to American Studies Coordinator with request for specific number of credit hours.