Laura Sachiko Fugikawa
Assistant Professor of American Studies and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies
American Studies
Flexible, critical, undisciplined.
We examine U.S. culture and history in a global context to understand how power works, so that we might make the world more just.
About American Studies
Students in American Studies learn how to think differently, combining methods from a range of academic disciplines to examine how issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, and nation shape culture—as well as how culture shapes the lives we live. You’ll take classes from across the college, experimenting with different ways of analyzing society, while thinking critically about how knowledge is generated. Work closely with faculty to craft individualized programs of study aligned with your interests and abilities.
Recent graduates from the program have pursued successful careers in diverse areas, including media, education, law, and social services.
Faculty and Staff
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Ben Lisle
Associate Professor of American Studies; Chair of American Studies
Margaret McFadden
Provost and Dean of Faculty, 2017- ; NEH/Class of 1940 Distinguished Professor of the Humanities
Laura Saltz
Associate Professor of American Studies
Teresa Van Deventer
Administrative Assistant – American Studies, CISI (Critical Indigenous Studies Initiative), History, and WGSS (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
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