American studies - Brandeis University

American studies from Brandeis University is a Campus Bachelor American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. American studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the culture, society, politics, institutions, identities, thoughts, values and behavior of Americans , in all their variety, and to the critical issues that confront the United States domestically and internationally. Using materials central to the disciplines of American studies ? film, literature, popular and material culture, music, art and architecture, oral history, social and intellectual history ? the major is designed to provide students with an educated awareness of the way of the United States, viewed as a civilization , frames the lives, aspirations and self-perceptions of its citizens, and how Americans are seen by people around the world. Typically, students who enroll anticipate careers in law, business, public service, communications, education, museum work and teaching at all levels. As the sponsor of the programs in legal studies , journalism and environmental studies, the American studies major aims to provide a broad background to those areas, and welcomes students who seek active engagement with the contemporary world through firm grounding in a sound liberal arts education. View more details on Brandeis University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related American Studies courses.