American studies faculty specialize in a range of subjects and methodologies, including literature, anthropology, history, art history, and communication studies.

The American studies curriculum is further enriched by cross-listing courses with other departments, including religion, history, film and media culture, and English and American literatures.

Faculty

Holly Allen

Associate Professor of American Studies

Office:
Axinn Center 245
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: M 9:30-11:00 AM, W 12:45-1:45 PM or by appointment.

Susan Burch

Professor of American Studies

Office:
Axinn Center 249
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: (Zoom) Mondays, 4-5pm ET; Tuesdays, 9-10am ET; Wednesdays, 11am-12pm ET. Other times by appointment. Please sign up for office hour slots: https://calendly.com/sburch-dst/office-hours-w-dr-b

Deb Evans

Associate Professor of American Studies

Office:
Axinn Center 247
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: Thurs 11am-1pm and by appointment.

Ellery Foutch

Associate Professor of American Studies

Office:
Axinn Center 251
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00 pm; Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm; and by appointment

Rachael Joo

Associate Professor of American Studies

Office:
Axinn Center 248
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. on Zoom; Wednesdays in person from 1-2 p.m. (use www.calendly.com/rjoo)

Karl Lindholm

Emeritus Dean of Advising, Assistant Professor of American Studies, First-Year Seminar Lecturer

Office:
331 Axinn Center
Office Hours:
Please email to schedule an appointment

Roberto Lint Sagarena

Professor of American Studies; Director, Intercultural Programs

Office:
Carr Hall 203
Office Hours:
Fall 2023: In Carr 203 on Tuesdays, 12-3pm by appointment.

William Nash

Professor of American Studies and English

Office:
Axinn Center 250
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: Tuesdays 1:30-3:00, Thursdays 10:00-11:30, and by appointment

Michael Newbury

Fletcher D. Proctor Professor of American History

Office:
Axinn Center 252
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: Tuesday 8:30-10:00, Thursday 12:30-1:30, and by appointment.

Kit Wilson

Julian W. Abernethy Professor Emeritus of Humanities

Office Hours:
Email for appointment

Academic Coordinator

Molly Johnsen

Academic Department Coordinator: English, American Studies

Office:
Axinn 306
Office Hours:
Spring 2024: M-Th 8:00-3:30 (remote on Wednesdays)