American Visions (AVIS)

In American Visions, students read and discuss key texts to trace ideas and perspectives that have shaped the cultural evolution of the United States. From indigenous Americans to recent immigrants, the voices in this course reflect past traditions and set a course for future generations. Our chosen readings explore enduring questions about what it means to be American, what America represents to itself and to the world, who has been allowed to define American culture and values, and who has been excluded. This gateway course in the Hallmarks Core empowers first-year students with university-level skills in close reading, critical thinking, information literacy, and written communication.