Bacheor of Arts in American Studies

Dickinson College Pennsylvania, USA / 717-243-5121, obrien@dickinson.edu http://dickinson.edu/academics/program.cfm?amstudies The Admission’s Committee at Dickinson College evaluates student’s: high school academic records, to weigh in the type and quality of classes taken, high school ranking, and the quality of the school; an official recommendation of the student’s guidance counselor, headmaster, principal, or college adviser, and a recommendation letter or letters form teachers; SAT I or ACT scores are not required for admission, but are required for those students applying for scholarships; and extra-curricular and leadership activities. The BA in American Studies provides students an opportunity to study the past and present American cultures. Drawing from other social sciences and humanities’ research methods, the program focuses on analyzing cultural texts, such as mass media, photographs, popular music, sports, literature, history, and culture. The program also has a strong focus on fieldwork in nearby communities. Courses offered are: Mass Media, African-American Women in the Visual Arts, Racal Politics of American Popular Music, and Cultures of The US, among many others. Students are encouraged to study abroad to gain perspective, compare, and contrast with the US in England, Mexico, Ireland, Australia, India, or Cameroon. The program offers students a unique opportunity to study from complex literature texts to pop culture. Bachelor's Degree