In this article, the author examines tap dance as an embodied feminist pedagogy through a course she teaches called Critical Race Feminisms and Tap Dance at Colby College, a small liberal arts college (SLAC) in Waterville, Maine. The course combines introductory tap dancing with elements of critical race theory and black feminist thought. Students…

A professor who teaches an American Studies course at the University of Idaho contends that she has her work cut out for her. According to the professor, Idaho's conservative political climate has led to her learning to negotiate. This paper first describes the development of an American Studies core course that began in the 1980s and continues…

Describes two elective courses for juniors and seniors. (DD)

American studies in British schools touch on issues like democracy in political theory and practice, war and peace, race relations, the situations and feelings of the adolescent. Considers the implications for educational standards in Great Britain. (Author/RK)

Themes, issues, teaching approaches, and bibliographic references to sources for a course in environmental history, offered with the hope of preparing students to formulate principles to guide our further conduct toward the environment, are described. (JH)

Includes a description of an American studies course for grade eleven and a world history/English program for grade nine. (DD)

The benefits and limitations of an interdisciplinary course, combining sociology, history, and political science, on America in the 1960s are analyzed. Both structure and content of the course are discussed. (Author/RM)

In 1996, Maryland's Carroll Community College (CCC) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities, which works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. As part of its Action Plan, CCC set out to upgrade its American Studies…

Describes freshman course in which the study of the regional literature of the western United States is a "window" into American culture. (AA)

The discipline of American Studies is defined in terms of its theory, methodology and content; and a model course for American Studies is presented which is oriented toward general education studies at the lower division level. (Author/NHM)

This article describes a Topics Program in American Studies for college bound and non-college bound high school students. The philosophy behind the program is discussed and outlines of the objectives, skills, and topic titles are presented. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

Describes two interdisciplinary high school courses team taught by English and social studies teachers: American Studies and World Studies. Discusses format and structure of the courses; presents a basic outline of each course; includes a description of a typical day in the courses; and offers examples of student projects. Offers hints and…

This detailed handbook for a one-semester high school Humanities course is designed to teach students a method of understanding American culture and values which they can use to investigate and analyze the artifacts of the 1960s. The handbook's sections cover 1960s history; popular culture, including television, movies, and bestsellers;…

An experimental high school course involved team teaching of American history and literature on the basis of five American novels. Learning objectives, class structure, curriculum units, supplementary materials, and evaluation techniques are described. (AV)

An approach to teaching American studies at a Southern institute of engineering technology is described. The curriculum of this school is technically oriented to the professional engineer. Elective humanities courses must attract their own market and justify their places to both the students and the faculty. Two courses entitled "Man and…