Created in 1942, the American Studies Program at Williams College is one of the oldest American Studies programs in the country. Our courses use interdisciplinary approaches to develop students’ understanding of the complexity of culture(s) usually labeled “American.” Examining history, literature and other forms of expressions we explore the processes of cultural definition as contested by diverse individuals and groups. We ask new questions about aspects of American life long taken for granted; we also take American culture as a site for testing classic and contemporary theories about how cultures work.

Preregistration opens 9:00am EDT on Monday, October 31, 2011

Preregistration closes 8:00AM EST on Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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