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The Encyclopedia of American Studies

The Encyclopedia of American Studies features more than 660 articles covering topics such as United States history, literature, art, urban studies, ethnicity, gender, race, economics and politics. More »


What is the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning? The sub-sections within focus on SoTL, course portfolios and web modules, and link to a large variety of online syllabi. They also feature the National Resource Guide to American Studies in Secondary Schools and pedagogies of community-based learning.


This section provides resources for research and reference in American Studies and related fields. Features include the American Studies Web, the online Encyclopedia of American Studies, a discussion about theory and method in the discipline, as well as a link to UVA's Electronic Text Center.

Since 1995, the American Studies Crossroads Project has provided a comprehensive and integrated platform for pedagogical, scholarly, and institutional information for the international American Studies Community. More »

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