http://www.ksu-amst.com/index.php/site/ en llands@kennesaw.edu Copyright 2009 2009-11-12T16:30:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/internship_opportunities_beginning_spring_2010/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/internship_opportunities_beginning_spring_2010/#When:17:30:00Z 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 2009-11-12T17:30:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/advances_in_global_technology_the_seduced_consumer/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/advances_in_global_technology_the_seduced_consumer/#When:13:24:00Z 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 Event Flyer 2009-10-22T13:24:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/the_civil_rights_revolution_and_the_southern_economy/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/the_civil_rights_revolution_and_the_southern_economy/#When:14:05:01Z 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 Event Flyer 2009-09-17T14:05:01-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/dancing_across_borders_latin_music_and_globalization/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/dancing_across_borders_latin_music_and_globalization/#When:14:03:00Z 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 Event Flyer 2009-09-03T14:03:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/student_gra_application_spring_2010/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/student_gra_application_spring_2010/#When:19:56:01Z 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 2009-08-26T19:56:01-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/gra_faculty_project_application_for_spring_2010/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/gra_faculty_project_application_for_spring_2010/#When:19:52:00Z 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 2009-08-26T19:52:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/graduate_school_open_house_scheduled_for_august_1_2009/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/graduate_school_open_house_scheduled_for_august_1_2009/#When:15:38:00Z 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 2009-07-28T15:38:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/join_the_ma_in_american_studies_at_kennesaw_state_group_on_linked_in/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/join_the_ma_in_american_studies_at_kennesaw_state_group_on_linked_in/#When:19:47:00Z 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 2009-07-14T19:47:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/become_a_fan_of_mast_with_our_facebook_fan_page/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/become_a_fan_of_mast_with_our_facebook_fan_page/#When:19:45:00Z FB.init("704d94d6f685fb5d500c49f6c60283a9");MA in American Studies Program at Kennesaw State University on Facebook 2009-07-14T19:45:00-05:00 http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/spring_2010_admissions_for_mast/ http://amst.hss.kennesaw.edu/index.php/site/spring_2010_admissions_for_mast/#When:18:09:01Z 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.  2009-05-28T18:09:01-05:00