American Studies (AMST)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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AMST 2371
Planet Rap: Where Hip Hop Came From and Where It's Going

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - First.  Combined with: ASRC 2370, MUSIC 2370

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1496 AMST 2371   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025

    • Appert, C

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

AMST 2372
Songs of the Summer: Social Histories of U.S. Popular Music

This course takes a selection of hit "songs of the summer" from the past fifty years as entry points into pivotal moments in U.S. history. Popular music not only reflects social issues; it also shapes ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - Three.  Combined with: FGSS 2372, MUSIC 2372

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1502 AMST 2372   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jul 14 - Aug 1, 2025

    • Appert, C

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

AMST 3071
Enduring Global and American Issues

The US and the global community face a number of complex, interconnected and enduring issues that pose challenges for our political and policy governance institutions and society at large.  Exploring how ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3071, PUBPOL 3071

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1732 AMST 3071   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jun 2 - Jul 25, 2025

    • Silbey, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Students participating in the Cornell in Washington (CIW) program.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

AMST 3141
Prisons

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - First.  Combined with: GOVT 3141

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1485 AMST 3141   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025

    • Saleh, M

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.