Columbia College

Course Details

American Studies

Course Description

The American studies program offers students the opportunity to explore the experience and values of the people of the United States as embodied in their history, literature, politics, art, and other enduring forms of cultural expression. The program seeks to prepare students to confront with historical awareness the pressing problems that face our society. The program takes advantage of Columbia's location in New York by involving students with the life of the city—working with community service organizations such as the Double Discovery Center, which serves disadvantaged high school students; and by inviting leading figures on the New York political and cultural scene to participate in colloquia, public conferences, and in the classroom. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to be open and flexible while taking seriously the challenge of striving for a liberal education that helps prepare students for responsible citizenship.

Course Duration

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3year

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