American Studies at Kennesaw State University

Internship Opportunities beginning Spring 2010

Posted on 11/12/09

Beginning in Spring 2010, MAST students can take AMST 7500 - for internship credit. We’ve identified local museums and nonprofit/advocacy organizations that would be compatible with the goals of the MA in American Studies Program. Please browse these listings with the understanding that this is not a comprehensive list of potential internships.

MAST_Internship_Listings_2009.pdf

If you have any questions about the policies of MAST on taking internships or projects for AMST 7500, please view the AMST 7500 Handbook here:

AMST7500_HANDBOOK_09102009.pdf

Advances in Global Technology & the Seduced Consumer

Posted on 10/22/09

Thursday, November 5, 2009
6:30-8:00pm
Social Science Building, Room SO 1019

Acklyn Lynch is a Philosopher and Political Economist, and a retired professor emeritus and chairperson of Africana Studies at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Publication:  Nightmare Overhanging Darkly: Essays on Black Culture and Resistance

Lynch will discuss the advances of science and technology as it relates to global communication systems at political, corporate, and consumer levels.  He will focus on the impact that these systems have on American society as it relates to education and consumption as well as the social-psychological impact of this technology on popular culture in the present day African Diaspora world.

Sponsored by: The Shaw Industries Chair in History, College of Humanities and Social Science, American Studies Program, Coles College, College of Science and Mathematics, African & African Diaspora Studies Program, Department of English, Department of Communications

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The Civil Rights Revolution and the Southern Economy

Posted on 09/17/09

Thursday, October 15, 2009
7:00 p.m.
SO 5074
Gavin Wright is the William Robertson Coe Professor of American Economic History at Stanford University.  He is the author many books and articles on US and southern economic history, including Old South, New South: Revolutions in the Southern Economy Since the Civil War (Louisiana State University Press, 1997) and Slavery and American Economic Development (LSU Press, 2006).

The Business, Culture, and Society program explores the cultural foundations of enterprise, commerce, and work.  Each year, the series offers programs focused on a specific theme. The theme for 2009-2010 is “The Global Consumer.”

Sponsored by: Shaw Industries Chair, American Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Coles College, College of Science & Mathematics, Department of Communication, Department of English, Center for Regional History & Culture

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Dancing Across Borders: Latin Music and Globalization

Posted on 09/03/09

Thursday, September 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
SO 1021 & Lobby
Marisol Berrios-Miranda is an ethnomusicologist at the University of Washington and Curator of the “American Sabor: Latinos in American Popular Music” exhibit that has been presented by Experience Music Project in Seattle and the Miami Museum of Science.
Live Music + Dancing to Follow!
Enjoy Havana Son afterwards in the Gazebo (8-10 pm)


Sponsors:
The Shaw Industries Chair in History
The College of Humanities and Social Science
American Studies
The Coles College
And The College of Science and Mathematics

Part of: Business, Culture and Society Lecture Series
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Student GRA Application - Spring 2010

Posted on 08/26/09

Hola MAST students!

We hope you will consider applying for a MAST graduate research assistantship!  We have one (1) available for Spring 2010.  This is a single-semester position that provides a $2000 stipend and tuition remission. A MAST GRA works with one or more faculty members on projects related to the faculty member’s research, public scholarship, university or professional service, or teaching. 

Please see the guidelines and application procedures attached.  If you have questions, please contact me or Cherie Miller (cmille72@kennesaw.edu).

LeeAnn Lands
llands@kennesaw.edu

MAST_GRA_Student_App_SPRING2010_b.doc

GRA Faculty Project Application for Spring 2010

Posted on 08/26/09

MAST has ONE GRA position available for a faculty project and student for Spring 2009.  We will follow the same project and assistant selection procedures we followed for the Fall 2009 competition.

MAST program faculty members with provisional or full graduate faculty status who have projects suitable for GRA work shall submit a written proposal according to the attached guidelines.  The deadline for proposals is 5:00 p.m., October 1, 2009.

Faculty projects will be chosen by the MAST GRA Project committee.  (Student applicants for the GRA position will be reviewed and selected by the Admissions/GRA Committee)

Please apply!  We appreciate your support of the MA in American Studies Program!

MAST_GRA_Faculty_App_SPRING2010.doc

Graduate School Open House scheduled for August 1, 2009

Posted on 07/28/09

Grad School Open House is Saturday, August 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tour the campus, get your parking pass, your student id, etc.
When: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the University Rooms of the Student Center.

MA in American Studies (MAST) Program Open House -
Where: Burruss Building, Room 370
Time:12:30 pm-2:00 pm Saturday, August 1st
RSVP - 678-797-2504 or cmille72@kennesaw.edu

Join the MA in American Studies at Kennesaw State Group on Linked In

Posted on 07/14/09

Keep in touch with your MA friends and faculty by joining our Linked In Group entitled: MA in American Studies at Kennesaw State. We’re having a membership drive - and you’re invited!  We have discussions, book reviews, news, and job openings for anyone who’s interested in the discipline of American Studies. Join the fun at: http://www.linkedin.com

Become a fan of MAST on our Facebook fan page

Posted on 07/14/09

Spring 2010 Admissions for MAST

Posted on 05/28/09

The M.A. in AS program announces a Spring 2010 admission cycle for the program.  All application materials are due in the Graduate Admissions office by November 1, 2009.

You can find info on how to apply here:
http://www.ksu-amst.com/documents/how_do_I_apply.doc

The Masters of Arts in American Studies –– drawing from disciplines that include history‚ sociology‚ foreign languages‚ communications‚ business‚ literature and art –– is designed to attract professionals working in local cultural sites such as museums‚ national parks and public history venues and in non−profit and corporate organizations whose programs reach diverse audiences in the U.S. and abroad. The degree also targets high school teachers who want to focus their graduate studies in the humanities rather than on pedagogy‚ as well as students from abroad interested in studying American culture.