Steven Hoelscher, Chair
Burdine 437, Mailcode B7100, Austin, TX 78712 • 512-471-7277
Welcome to the Department of American Studies
American Studies focuses on the cultural, social, and intellectual life of the United States of America. Its students analyze the American past and present from the perspectives of several disciplines, learn to synthesize their knowledge, and develop the critical habit of mind needed for cultural analysis. Such skills, we believe, are essential for the formation of a knowledgeable and politically engaged American citizenry.Work in American Studies can lead to and enrich a wide variety of careers. Many of our graduate students become teachers and scholars at the college and university level, but significant numbers of both graduates and undergraduates have gone into journalism, radio, TV and film work, museum curating, law, public relations, editing, advertising, government service, secondary school teaching and administration, and creative writing.
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News
"Barbecue State of Mind" featured in the College of Liberal Arts' "Life and Letters"
Associate Professor Elizabeth Engelhardt and graduate students Lisa Powell and Carly Kocurek discuss their work on the culture of Texas Barbecue.
Book Signing Event for "Republic of Barbecue" a Success
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Central Market North in Austin, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
Taking Aim at Addiction
Researchers attack complex disorder from many angles, from basic biology to impact on society
American Studies Professor Mark Smith's research highlighted in news article
Division Street, U.S.A. Conference to Highlight Graduate Research on Unity and Discord
Event: Division Street, U.S.A.: The 2009 American Studies Graduate Student Conference When: Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. - Friday Sept. 25, 5 p.m. Where: The Texas Student Union, The University of Texas at Austin Background: President Obama's campaign and election has triggered a renewed discussion of national "unity" even as there have been some high-profile divisions in our society. The conference will focus on unit
