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A Minor in American Studies offers a focused yet interdisciplinary approach to understanding the United States, examining its society, culture, and history. This program allows you to customize your undergraduate degree by combining it with your major. You will gain insights into key historical events and explore various aspects of American life through a wide range of courses. Courses are offered by departments including English, History, Music, and Political Science, providing diverse perspectives. You can delve into topics such as American literature, the history of jazz, political motivations, and significant social movements. This minor is designed to deepen your understanding of the United States, its people, and the forces that have shaped it.
Curriculum
The minor allows you to choose from a wide selection of courses focused on American politics, literature, and popular culture. Electives are taught by faculty from the English, History, Music, and Political Science departments.
- Ongoing
- American Literature
- Beat Generation
- William Faulkner and Toni Morrison
- Hollywood Fiction
- Slavery, Gender and Power: Women in Nineteenth Century America
- The Vietnam War
- History of Jazz
Frequently asked questions
- What is the American Studies Minor?
- The American Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program at Dalhousie University that focuses on the society, culture, and history of the United States. It allows you to customize your undergraduate degree by combining it with your major.
- Which departments contribute to the American Studies Minor?
- Courses for the minor are offered by departments including English, History, Music, and Political Science, providing diverse perspectives on American life.
- What are the eligibility requirements for the American Studies Minor?
- To pursue this minor, you must be registered in an eligible 120-credit hour Bachelor's degree program at Dalhousie University, such as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
- How do I apply for the American Studies Minor?
- You must first be registered in an eligible Bachelor's degree program at Dalhousie University. Then, follow the university's procedures for declaring a minor, which may involve contacting your faculty advisor or the Registrar's Office.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's Degree Program EligibilityAvailable to students registered in the following 120 credit hour programs: Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Community Design, Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences).
For definitive requirements, always consult Dalhousie's Academic Calendars.
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How to apply
1. Check EligibilityEnsure your current Bachelor's degree program (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science) is listed as eligible for the American Studies Minor. This minor is typically for 120 credit hour programs.
2. Consult Academic CalendarRefer to Dalhousie's Academic Calendars for the most current and official program requirements, including specific course selections for the minor.
3. Declare MinorFollow the university's procedures for declaring a minor. This may involve contacting your faculty advisor or the Registrar's Office.
4. Register for CoursesSelect and register for the required American Studies courses, along with your major program courses, according to the academic calendar and your degree plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the American Studies Minor?
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The American Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program at Dalhousie University that focuses on the society, culture, and history of the United States. It allows you to customize your undergraduate degree by combining it with your major.
Which departments contribute to the American Studies Minor?
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Courses for the minor are offered by departments including English, History, Music, and Political Science, providing diverse perspectives on American life.
What are the eligibility requirements for the American Studies Minor?
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To pursue this minor, you must be registered in an eligible 120-credit hour Bachelor's degree program at Dalhousie University, such as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
How do I apply for the American Studies Minor?
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You must first be registered in an eligible Bachelor's degree program at Dalhousie University. Then, follow the university's procedures for declaring a minor, which may involve contacting your faculty advisor or the Registrar's Office.