American Studies Department

The American studies program is committed to a self-critical and historically grounded examination of the United States and its diverse people, viewed within a local and a global context. Students take courses and work closely with faculty who are committed to interdisciplinary, multicultural, and transnational work and who include these interlocking themes in their courses: political cultural economy; comparative race, ethnicity, and diaspora studies; and cultural representations and practices.

Administrative Staff

Eric Porter, Department Chair
Associate Professor, American Studies

Marti Stanton, Department Manager
209A Humanities 1
Phone: (831) 459-3981
Fax: (831) 502-7373

Donna Davis, Undergraduate Adviser
209 Humanities 1
Phone: (831) 459-4658
Fax: (831) 502-7373

Undergraduate Advising
Drop in advising hours Monday through Friday 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm or by appointment.