College of Letters and Science
American Studies Program

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172320
Bozeman, MT 59717-3440

Tel: (406) 994-4396
Fax: (406) 994-7420
E-mail:
americanstudies@montana.edu
Location: 2-155 Wilson Hall

Dean:

American Arts	Explore how visual and performing arts have shaped and reflected American culture, both past and present.
American History	MSU is internationally recognized for its strengths in American history from the colonial period through the present.
American Literature	MSU offers a breadth and depth in literary theory of past and present American literature.
American Pluralism	Explore why America is considered a "nation of nations" by drawing on expertise from faculty in the departments of Anthropology, Latin American Studies, Native American Studies, Religious Studies, and Women's Studies.
Public History	Develop research interests and critical theory dedicated to understanding the roles of museums, historical sites, and heritage tourism in American culture.