What is American Studies?
In American Studies, students explore and study American culture and society in challenging and innovative ways. Our interdisciplinary curriculum features courses taught by department faculty as well as cross-listed classes offered by Anthropology, English, Political Science, History, and Sociology. Our graduates undertake careers in historical research, journalism, publishing, and social service. Learn More >
Highlights
At Notre Dame, I’ve had the chance to focus on empirical research through internships in public policy and journalism. I’ve worked in the Pennsylvania State Senate as a legislative aide, at PBS’s Charlie Rose show in New York, and at ABC News in Washington, D.C.
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Oprah, Obama, and Celebrity Politics
Oprah Winfrey's decision to campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama before the Iowa caucuses "elevates celebrity politics in America to a new level, maybe even a previously unexplored stratosphere," according to Robert Schmuhl, professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame. Learn More >
