American Studies AMS

AMS 100 American Culture and Identity

Units

3

Hours

3.00 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

AMS 105 American West: Images and Identities

Units

3

Hours

3.00 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

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.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

AMS 200 Race, Class, and Ethnic Groups in America

Units

3

Hours

3.00 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

SOCI 150

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Cross listed as: SOC 200, MCS 200

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)