Our society, history, and culture are built upon so many different narratives of so many different people that I feel it needs to be represented. The American cultures requirement is perhaps the one and only university requirement that both allows a great deal of flexibility in choosing course material while simultaneously forcing students to acknowledge issues in the racial and cultural make up of America. These courses are an extremely valuable asset to the student. I think this class is great because we have an exceptional teacher who can draw everything together and show us why American cultures are so important. Without this professor, I don't think the class would be as good and the importance of American cultures not conveyed.
American cultures gives students the opportunity to discuss topics from a different perspective.
These classes are helpful in facilitating discussion about culture in America yet there never seems to be enough time to address all the topics that a class like this will raise. The American cultures requirement provides us with the environment in which we can begin to reconsider our social issues. This course has surpassed all others in its ability to do this. This course has given me the knowledge to find both my place and responsibility in my beloved country. I think that this course has a great effect on perception of racial, cultural and historical issues.