American Government, History, Literature, and Law Major

Examine America Through Its Ideas, Leaders, and Laws

The American Government, History, Literature, and Law major provides integrated study of traditions, laws, socioeconomic conditions, and cultural achievements that shaped American civilization. AGHLL majors will study many of the same texts and histories that formed American founders, statesmen, jurists, and artists, preparing them to lead effectively, contribute to civic life, and pursue successful careers in fields such as law, government, public service, education, and journalism.

Intellectual Foundations

ISS 2105: Origins of the Contemporary West: I (Ancients to the Scientific Revolution)
ISS 2106: Origins of the Contemporary West: II (Enlightenment to Modernity)
AMS 2813: Classics of American Thought I: Until the Civil War 
AMS 2814: Classics of American Thought II: Since Reconstruction

Themes in American Civilization

Must take each course twice:
AMS 4043: American Law (variable topic 1)
AMS 4806: American Ideas (variable topic 1)
AMS 4523: American Cultural Movements (variable topic 1)
AMS 4334: American Conflicts (variable topic 1)

AMS 4043: American Law (variable topic 2)
AMS 4806: American Ideas (variable topic 2)
AMS 4523: American Cultural Movements (variable topic 2)
AMS 4334: American Conflicts (variable topic 2)

Required once:
AMS 4607: American Characters 

Senior Thesis

AMS 4970: AGHLL Research Seminar

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