The Major / Faculty / Program Web Pages
Location: Phillips Memorial Library 316
Phone: 401-865-2846
Fax: 401-865-2057
American studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the history, literature, culture, and institutions that make up the American experience. This flexible course of study allows individuals to design their programs according to their own needs and interests. Students may concentrate their American studies electives within a single traditional discipline, or they may form a new synthesis by choosing from among the more than 80 courses designated as American studies electives. This program seeks to develop students' power of analysis, responsiveness, expression, and computation.
Career possibilities for American studies majors:
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lawyer
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administrator
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teacher
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government official
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journalist
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civil service
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communications
The Major
A major is offered in American studies which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.
For detailed information on the requirements for the American studies major, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog.
The Faculty
Professor
Deborah J. Johnson, Ph.D. (Art History)
Mario R. DiNunzio, Ph.D. (History)
Richard J. Grace, Ph.D. (History) [sabbatical Spring 2008]
Bruce E. Graver, Ph.D. (English)
Eric L. Hirsch, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Ann W. Norton, Ph.D. (Art History) [sabbatical Spring 2008]
Josephine A. Ruggiero, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Associate Professors
Rev. Jon A. Alexander, O.P., Ph.D. (History)
Rev. Kenneth Gumbert, O.P., M.F.A. (Theatre, Dance, and Film) [sabbatical 2007-2008]
Keith Morton, Ph.D. (English/Public & Community Service Studies)
Assistant Professors
Joseph P. Cammarano, Ph.D. (Political Science)
Suzanne J. Fournier, Ph.D. (English)
John M. Lawless, Ph.D. (History) [sabbatical Spring 2008]
Margaret Manchester, Ph.D. (History), Director
Visit the Web pages maintained by the American Studies program:
http://www.providence.edu/american+studies/