Panel with Civil Rights Activists

I (Dr. Gray) had a chance to interview two phenomenal civil rights activists in the Spring of 2014. One of them, Mrs. Patricia Dilworth, was a Freedom Rider. The other, Mrs. Barbara Collins Bowie, was motivated by her experiences as a Mississippi native who witnessed the aftermath of the murder of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. You can view the interview below.

AMS Student Highlight

Meet Gabriella Saldana. Gabriella is a San Antonio native and a 2009 graduate of Incarnate Word High School. Initially, she planned to major in Art History, given her interest in interpreting history and culture through art, or Finance, following in the footsteps of other family members who have established an accounting business. But neither, according to Gabriella, “really struck a passion in me to make a career out of it.” She decided to pursue American Studies, eager to use her knowledge of culture and history in new ways. “I have come to really love and be passionate about American Studies because there is so much to understand about culture and the significant role it has played throughout history,” she explains. Gabriella plans to attend law school and hopes to work on reforming drug policies. When asked for any final insights, Gabriella offers, “It is not where you start, but where you end. It is easy to get overwhelmed and lose focus, but moving past the frustration will take you to a better place!”

AMS at UTSA announces the Fall 2014 course schedule

We are excited about our fall course offerings! True to our goal of promoting interdisciplinary learning experiences, our fall courses offer AMS students the opportunity to focus on the study of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality through the lenses of history, literature, and ethnic studies. 

 In addition to opportunities to engage in independent study and internships, you may choose from the following courses:

 Fall 2014

AMS 2043 Approaches to American Culture

AMS 3123 Applications of American Studies

AMS 3243 Studies in Transnationalism: Feminist Theories

AMS 3343 Studies in Race and Ethnicity: Latino/as in the US since 1890

AMS 3343 Studies in Race and Ethnicity: Mexican Americans in the Metropolitan West

AMS 3343 Studies in Race and Ethnicity: Native American Literature

AMS 3443 Studies in Gender and Sexuality: Intro to Queer Studies

AMS 3443 Studies in Gender & Sexuality: Women in the U.S. to 1890

AMS 4823: Topics in American Culture: Parks and Recreation in U.S. History

AMS 4823: Topics in American Culture: African American Literature

AMS 4973 Seminar: Chinese in America