• AMST 4550: American Southwest

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Through a critical regional lens this course examines the production of the region via history, landscape, geographic location, social relations, cultural practices, and economic factors. As a multiply colonized region, this course utilizes decolonial, ethnographic, and intersectional approaches to engage with understandings of space, ethnic/race relations, and constructions of subjectivity. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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• AMST 4555: American Southwest

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Through a critical regional lens this course examines the production of the region via history, landscape, geographic location, social relations, cultural practices, and economic factors. As a multiply colonized region, this course utilizes decolonial, ethnographic, and intersectional approaches to engage with understandings of space, ethnic/race relations, and constructions of subjectivity. Prerequisites: Junior or Graduate standing.
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• AMST 4610: Rural Subcultures

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  By examining how gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, Indigeneity, and citizenship status shape individual and community experiences in rural places in the US, this course delves into the practices, politics, prose, poetry, and persuasions of rural subcultures and denaturalizes common stereotypes of what a rural American is, thinks, and does. Dual-listed: AMST 5610 Prerequisites: 6 hours of AMST coursework or equivalent.
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• AMST 4640: Art & Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the intersection of contemporary art with ecological concerns. Readings present philosophical, historical and cultural aspects of the art/ecology relationship; students reflect and question their own beliefs. Examples of art/artists are reviewed as well as how ecological artwork is developed. Students propose solutions and/or create art in, out of, or about the environment; local sites are encouraged. Prerequisites: 6 hours of ART and/or AMST.
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• AMST 4650: Gender, Women & Migration

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  From an international context and perspective, examines the gendered transformations immigrant women experience. Gender, theories of international migration, assimilation, race, ethnicity, and identity transformation serve as categories of analysis. From a cross-discipline comparative approach, we focus on women's lives to examine differences and similarities to complicate notions of immigration. Dual listed with AMST 5650. Cross listed with GWST/INST/CHST 4650. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of AMST, CHST, INST, and/or GWST coursework.
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• AMST 4660: Methods of Social Justice

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  To learn about the history and experiences of a marginalized community, it is critical to consider primary sources and research that exist outside dominant archives and materials. This course explores methods of social justice, through the study of ethnography and oral history. Prerequisites: Students must be at least Junior standing.
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• AMST 4800: Historic Preservation

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Review of the roots of historic preservation in Western culture with an emphasis on the historical and legal context of architectural conservation in America. Current issues in preservation are examined through case studies and guest presentations. Cross listed with ENR 4800. Dual listed with AMST 5800. Prerequisites: ARE 3020 or AMST 5400.
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• AMST 4900: Fld Crs:Hist Pres

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the intersection of contemporary art with ecological concerns. Readings present philosophical, historical and cultural aspects of the art/ecology relationship; students reflect and question their own beliefs. Examples of art/artists are reviewed as well as how ecological artwork is developed. Students propose solutions and/or create art in, out of, or about the environment; local sites are encouraged. Prerequisite: 6 hours of ART and/or AMST.
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• AMST 4970: Internship

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Gives undergraduate students practical experience by working on a project at a public institution, agency or educational/cultural organization. Offered S/U only. Prerequisites: junior standing, 3.0 GPA, completion of AMST 2010 and 12 hours in major with 3.25 GPA minimum in major and consent of instructor.
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• AMST 4985: Senior Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies the theory and practice of American Studies, reviews four decades of interdisciplinary approaches, presents students with the opportunity to analyze written and visual texts, and requires one field study. Through written work and oral presentations, the course gives students a broad perspective on the American Studies major. Prerequisite: senior standing in American Studies or consent of the program director.
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