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    May 04, 2026  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

AMST-400 Interpreting American Culture (3)


This seminar critically explores contemporary American popular culture and trains students in American Studies theory and methods. The course discusses emerging and controversial approaches to American culture. Theories are applied to a variety of primary sources such as Internet shows, films, art, and social media. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Written Communication and Information Literacy II. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: AMST-200  and completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I  requirement.