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U.S. Cultural Studies Minor

As a U.S. cultural studies minor, you will explore how people experience, shape and understand life in the United States through a wide range of perspectives – from history and literature to race, class, gender and politics. By examining the complexity and diversity of U.S. culture, both past and present, you'll gain insight into how identities are formed and how cultural narratives influence everything from public policy to personal relationships.

This minor challenges you to think critically about American life and encourages empathy across difference, making it a meaningful addition to any field of study.

Why minor in U.S. cultural studies at Whitworth?

Gain a broader perspective. Explore the wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences found across the diverse landscape of the United States.
Let your interests and curiosity guide you. All USCS students start with the Introduction to Cultural Studies course to establish a common foundation. Then, you will choose your own adventure and select from dozens of courses to complete the program.
Expand your social and intellectual circles. You'll take classes with students and professors from a wide range of majors and levels, broadening your perspective and building connections that enrich your college experience.
Develop intercultural competency. Build the skills needed to navigate and contribute to today's diverse, dynamic world – professionally, personally and civically.
Connect your faith or worldview to your learning through classroom discussions of long-standing and emerging social issues.
Become who you're meant to be.

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Ask Bob

rfrancis@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor of Sociology Bob Francis specializes in poverty, inequality and social policy.

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Our U.S. cultural studies grads make a difference (and get jobs)

A minor in U.S. cultural studies prepares you for graduate school and/or a career in a broad range of disciplines including political science, sociology, journalism and media studies, counseling, and education.

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Sociology faculty members lead off-campus study programs around the country and the world, including a study tour comparing housing policies and homelessness in Washington state, Denmark and the Netherlands, as well as a Jan Term study tour across the U.S. that explores the history and experiences of non-white racial and ethnic groups.

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