Department of American Studies, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Chairperson: Ann Fabian

Professors:

Angus K. Gillespie, B.A., Yale; Ph.D., Pennsylvania

Frank Popper, B.A., Haverford College; M.P.A., Ph.D., Harvard

Michael A. Rockland, B.A., CUNY (Hunter College); M.A., Ph.D., Minnesota

Associate Professors:

Ann Fabian, B.A., California (Santa Cruz); M.A., Ph.D., Yale

Leslie E. Fishbein, B.A., CUNY (Hunter College); Ph.D., Harvard

Lecturers:

Louise Duus, B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Michigan; Ph.D., Minnesota

Stephanie Ledgin, B.A., Rutgers

Albert Nigrin, B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Rutgers

Karen R. Stubaus, B.A., Ph.D., Rutgers

American studies examines American culture and society from the colonial era through the present. It explores the nature of the American character and American ideas and institutions. Particular emphasis is placed on grappling with the totality of the American experience through the unifying concept of culture.

The Department of American Studies is interested in striking a balance between depth and breadth. While some students majoring in American studies pursue the widest range of interdisciplinary studies, others concentrate their courses in one or two areas of interest. Possible emphases include the arts, ethnic studies, communications, preparation for foreign service, history, literature, museum work, popular culture and folklore, prelaw or political science, teaching, and urban affairs.