David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. American Studies Program

The American Studies Program was transferred to the newly established David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies in 1983. Program coordinators included: Neil L. York (1983-1986), Arthur R. Bassett (1986-1990), Richard H. Cracroft (1990-1995), Neil L. York (1995-1999), Gregory Clark (1999-2002).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. American Studies

Description

Established: 1983

Location: Provo, Utah (1983-)

Functions

The American Studies program was responsible for providing students with course instruction in American Literature, history, anthropology, geography, economics, and other topics. Focus would be placed on developing particular skills in literary criticism, historical research, and social, political, and economic analysis.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The American Studies program was administered by the program coordinator, under the direction the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.

Associated Units

Superior unit: David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies (1983-2002)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. American Studies Program (1983)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 151 (Arthur R. Bassett, Program Advisory Committee Chairman (1986-1987))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 171 (Richard H. Cracroft, Advisory Committee Coordinators (1990-1991))

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1995-1996: p. 248 (Neil L. York (1995-1996))

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 223 (Gregory Clark (1999-2000))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00451

Creator: RSP