Becoming America
Becoming America Thematic Thread
This thread asks students to examine the vast range of artistic expression, natural environments, languages, practices, and histories that exist in America. Immigrant traditions, political and social institutions, popular culture, and a remembered past, have all shaped American citizens and continue to do so.
Faculty Liaison: Lia Paradis
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Colonial America to 1815 | ||
| United States, 1815-1920 | ||
| U.S. History Since 1920 | ||
| American Philosophy | ||
| Focused Courses | ||
| Select three courses from the following (must include three categories and three departments; two courses must be 300/400 level) | 9 | |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement | ||
| American Constitutional History and Law | ||
| Law and Courts | ||
| The Congress | ||
| Culture, Discourse, and Ideas | ||
| Chinese Language and Culture I | ||
| Chinese Language and Culture II | ||
| Chinese Language and Culture III | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Archaeology of the Americas | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture I | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture II | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture III | ||
| Global Learning and Diversity | ||
| African American History to 1876 | ||
| Rise of Imperial Britain | ||
| History of the Americas | ||
| Politics of Race | ||
| Science, Technology, and Mathematics | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Society and Institutions | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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BECOMING AMERICA THREAD (AMER)
Revised: 3.25.2020