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Students who complete any 4 elective courses devoted
to American culture will satisfy the specialization
requirement.
American literature courses that satisfy requirements
for the English major (English 103A, 104A) will not
count toward the specialization, although these
courses are recommended.
A senior seminar (English197) in American Culture is
advisable but not mandatory.
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The
English Department encourages upper-division majors with
particular literary/critical interests to pursue them
formally by selecting an area of specialization. The American
Cultures & Global Contexts Specialization offers students
an opportunity to study authors and topics drawn from
a broad historical range. We also encourage students to
develop a comparative understanding of the field. In practice,
this includes exploring how different aspects of American
cultures interact, and interrogating the ways regional,
hemispheric and global trends shape, and are shaped by,
American cultural expressions. Students are encouraged
to consult with members of the