Topics in American Studies · American Studies
All about shakespearian theatre and its reception in America.
I learned about the different ways that language has been changed in, persecuted, or been brought to America. I learned about how marginalized communities use language. I learned why some languages die and some survive. I am now able to engage with linguistic ideas and read linguistic papers.
Everything you could want to know about Tocqueville's Democracy in America, the democratic psychology, and the grim future for our democratic society. You also acquire great life skills and sage wisdom from an incredible professor and scholar.
i gained a vast wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of American history, literature, policies and individuals.
I learned a lot about film history that I didn't know about-- this was the first class I have taken about film and it was super interesting.
One case outline, class presentation, final research paper on justice of your choice
learned about different forms of law and the landmark moments in their development through case analysis + supporting readings
Heavy reading/one film a week, 2 analysis papers (3-4pg), 1 paper/presentation of primary resources you have to find (4-5pgs), a final paper prospectus (4-5pg+annotated bibliography), and final research paper (15-17pgs)
- Research and archival skills: you spend all semester working on a self-directed, student chosen research project
So so much, genuinely did all of the readings for this course and absorbed so much new knowledge about a field that is generally unknown to me.