Resources

Amistad Research Center: The Amistad Center at Tulane University offers excellent resources for students studying African-American issues. The center, located on Tulane's campus, is open to Loyola students for research and study.

Film Buffs Program: The Film Buffs Program regularly offers American films for those interest in studying American culture through film.

Student Opportunities

Study Abroad: There are two exchange programs that offer special opportunities to American Studies minors: Keele University in England, and Nijmegen University in The Netherlands. Both universities have very strong American Studies programs, and we have spaces for four students at Keele and for three students at Nijmegen. Students must apply for places in these exchange programs in the fall prior to the spring they wish to attend.

Americans in Paris: The Loyola Study Abroad Summer Program in Paris offers an American Studies perspective on the expatriate writers between the world wars.

Advising: Loyola's American Studies minor emphasizes individual advising to identify student interests and to construct a suitable course of study within the minor. Dr. Mary McCay in English and Dr. David Moore in History act as advisers for the American Studies minor.