


American Studies
American Studies is, in its most general form, the study of the culture, Literature and acquisition of languages, of the Americas, their structure, history, grammar and use. But just as the Americas represent a broad swathe of countries and cultures, so do American Studies, which can see you studying not only the United States but also Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Common Degree/Major Names
BA | African-American Studies |
BA | American History |
BA | American Literature |
BA | American Studies |
BA | American and Canadian Literature, History and Culture |
BA | Black Studies |
BA | Chicano Studies |
BA | English and American Literature |
BA | Hispanic Studies |
BA | History and Politics of the Americas |
BA | Latin American Studies |
BA | Mexican American Studies |
BA | Native American Studies |
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