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As an American studies minor, you will follow an interdisciplinary approach to studying how American literature relates to American music, art, film, history, and religion. You will learn how these subjects reflect and shape our national attitudes and values. You will also explore race, ethnicity, class, and gender to inform your identity within American society.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections, and minors complement your major. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities such as writers, teachers, policy makers, lawyers, arts and museum administrators, editors, and activists.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
American Studies 1001 or 1010.
One of the following: American Studies 3206, 3102, 3212, 3108, or another American Studies course approved by the program director.
One of the following: American Studies 3306, 3702, 3706, 3302, 3304, 3406, or another American Studies course approved by the program director.
Any two of the American studies advanced electives.
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