This option is available within the American Studies major at the following location:

• OSU-Cascades

In this option, students focus on the role of the built and natural environments in American culture. Both cultural and natural environments play a crucial part in the creation, continuity, and success or failure of American communities. This option studies the role of American cultures in their relation to the physical environment and the consequences of that relationship on local, national, and global scales. The intersections of social justice and environmental justice are key elements of investigation.

Option Code: 036

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Articulate key concepts and events in American cultural history and their global impact.
• Demonstrate ability to write clear analytical prose.
• Demonstrate capacity to compare ideas and material objects from different disciplinary perspectives.
• Develop research skills, including handling of primary and secondary sources, library use, and online scholarly search tools.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

Option Code: 036