American studies Anthology
Please read attached pages and
Instructions: Complete BOTH Part I AND Part II .
Part I. Comprehension Questions: (You must respond to both I. A and I. B).
A. Consider the history of American Studies: - What are some of the key moments in the history of American Studies according to Horwitz? - What has shaped the changes in the field?
B. What are the various ways that Horwitz says we can think about and define America? (hint: there are 3) - What are the advantages and challenges of each?
Part II: Your Ideas:
In 1-2 paragraphs, respond to A and B
A. Identify one statement/idea/bit of info from this reading that you agreed with or that caused you to have an “aha” moment (a moment when something just “clicks” in your mind or moves you in some way). - what is it - why do you agree with it/why did it move you?
B. What is one question do you have (about American Studies, about Horowitz’s interpretation etc.) after reading this?
