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  "college": "palomar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "AMS",
  "name": "American Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/32580",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "AMS 100",
      "subject": "AMS",
      "number": "100",
      "title": "American Culture and Identity",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Identity and values, such as the arts, beliefs, and social forms, as expressed in lifestyles. Regional and interdisciplinary approaches will be used to build a dynamic model of American culture and its impact on Americans and the world.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/ams/#ams-100",
          "subject": "AMS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/ams/#ams-100",
          "subject": "AMS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AMS 105",
      "subject": "AMS",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "American West: Images and Identities",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The study and exploration of the unique role of the American West in shaping Native American and immigrant cultures is revealed through varied images in visual arts, literature, and music. These images, from deep spiritual metaphors to progressive impulses, influenced American values and dreams that prevail into today's global arena. Students will examine and analyze various primary sources available through archives and virtual exhibits.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "AMS 200",
      "subject": "AMS",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Race, Class, and Ethnic Groups in America",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "SOCI 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed to introduce the topics of intergroup relations in general to superordinate-subordinate relations in particular, as exemplified in various racial, ethnic, social class, and cultural groups. Emphasis is primarily on contemporary relations in the United States, although a comparative perspective is also offered.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass",
        "Cross listed as: SOC 200, MCS 200"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/ams/#ams-200",
          "subject": "AMS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/ams/#ams-200",
          "subject": "AMS"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}