| Multicutural American Studies Area of Concentration |
THE
PROGRAM
Multicultural American studies focuses on the plural composition of the United States, a nation formed by diverse ethnic, racial and religious groups from all over the world. The multicultural perspective analyzes how the United States, like other nations, is shaped by the interaction of groups and prevailing definitions of the nation’s character and culture. It explores, across disciplines, the ways various groups represent themselves and are represented by others. It also examines themes such as cultural encounters and blending (syncretism), identity (how a group represents itself and is seen by others), family, the arts, rituals and other manifestations of cultural and community life. Through coursework and possibly a related off-campus study experience, students who complete an area of concentration in multicultural American studies may gain an increased understanding of this perspective.
RESEARCH AND
INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Students who choose to complete the area of concentration in Multicultural American Studies may wish to consider off-campus study programs such as the Philadelphia Urban Semester, the New York Arts Program, the Newberry Library Program in Chicago, and the Borders Program in El Paso. Students may wish to include relevant coursework during off-campus study.
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HEADLINES
Padgett '84 to Visit Wabash Journalists, Share Insights
One of Wabash College’s most prominent journalists, Tim Padgett, will be on campus Thursday and Friday visiting classes and student journalists.
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(11/18/09).
Students Study, Work During Break
While some college students prepare for spring break in Daytona, Cancun, or maybe South Padre Island, Wabash students will visit Spain, France, Italy, and Belgium. Wabash men will sing in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and do mission work in New Orleans and Africa.
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(03/03/09).
"Hot Dance and Jazz" Highlight Wamidan/Combo Concert
The Wamidan World Music Ensemble and Jazz Combo delivered on their promises of “hot folk dances" and "hot jazz arrangements" at Wednesday night's Fall 2008 Concert.
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(11/20/08).
AFTER
WABASH
The broad, interdisciplinary subject area of multicultural American studies is well suited for nearly any student, no matter what his career or educational goals. Students who choose this area of concentration are well prepared for careers in a virtually unlimited number of fields, including social work, government, law, medicine, journalism, and teaching. In addition, the coursework prepares students for graduate studies in many disciplines, including psychology, anthropology, history, art, and theology.
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