American Studies (AMST)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - August 31, 2016 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 9, 2016 6:15PM EDT
Classes
AMST 1115
Course Description
A policy-centered approach to the study of government in the American experience. Considers the American Founding and how it influenced the structure of government; how national institutions operate ... view course details
Six Week Summer. Combined with: GOVT 1111
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF White Hall 104
- Jun 27 - Aug 5, 2016
Instructors
Spitzer, R
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Additional Information
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=651
AMST 2020
Course Description
This course treats the period from 1950 to the present as we examine best-sellers, films, sports and television, radio, ads, newspapers, magazines, and music. We try to better understand the ways in which ... view course details
Six Week Summer.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jun 27 - Aug 5, 2016
Instructors
Altschuler, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1540
AMST 3141
Course Description
The United States stands alone among Western, industrialized countries with its persistent, high rates of incarceration, long sentences, and continued use of the death penalty. This "American exceptionalism" ... view course details
Three Week Summer. Combined with: GOVT 3141
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
AMST 4696
Course Description
This course will examine the history of the art market, from the 16th century to the present. We will study the production, sale and exchange of works of art as well as the patrons, artists and collectors ... view course details
Three Week Summer. Combined with: AMST 6696, ARTH 4696, ARTH 6696, VISST 4696
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jun 1 - Jun 24, 2016
Instructors
Finley, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=2703 P
AMST 6696
Course Description
This course will examine the history of the art market, from the 16th century to the present. We will study the production, sale and exchange of works of art as well as the patrons, artists and collectors ... view course details
Three Week Summer. Combined with: AMST 4696, ARTH 4696, ARTH 6696, VISST 4696
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jun 1 - Jun 24, 2016
Instructors
Finley, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=2726