American Studies (AMST)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.
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Classes
AMST 1104
Course Description
This course will examine race and ethnic relations between Whites, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the United States. The goal of this course is for students to understand how the history of race and ethnicity ... view course details
Three Week - First. Combined with: SOC 1104
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- May 31 - Jun 17, 2022
Instructors
Zaslavsky, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
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=1058
Three Week - Second. Combined with: SOC 1104
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jun 21 - Jul 8, 2022
Instructors
Zaslavsky, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
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=1058
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)
AMST 2371
Course Description
Since hip hop first emerged in the South Bronx nearly half a century ago, it has grown into a global movement. Youth around the world not only consume hip hop; they also create their own, adapting hip ... view course details
Three Week - First. Combined with: ASRC 2370, MUSIC 2370
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- May 31 - Jun 17, 2022
Instructors
Appert, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
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=3335
AMST 3092
Course Description
How is public policy really formed in the United States today? Who are the key actors and decision makers who shape the laws and regulations that impact us at the local, state and federal levels of government? ... view course details
Summer Special Session 2. Combined with: GOVT 3092, PAM 3090
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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
- WR Washington, DC
- Jun 6 - Jul 28, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught in Washington, DC. Intended for Summer in Washington participants only.
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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 - First. Combined with: GOVT 3141
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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 Online Meeting
- May 31 - Jun 17, 2022
Instructors
Katzenstein, M
Saleh, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
AMST 3145
Course Description
This course will explore the traditional dynamic and norms of political press coverage in the United States, and the impact of those patterns on both the government and the nation; some of the ways longstanding ... view course details
Summer Special Session 2. Combined with: COMM 3140, ENGL 3941, GOVT 3221, PAM 3140
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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
- MW Washington, DC
- Jun 6 - Jul 27, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught in Washington, DC. 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=3490
Instructor Consent Required (Add)