Use the current section as the contract
The current syllabus defines readings, sequence, and grading more precisely than the catalog title.
Rutgers catalogResearched guideSIRS history6 section records
01:050:259
Popular Culture
AMERICAN STUDIES
- credits
- 3
- Core
- AHo, AHp, SOEHS
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Fall 2026 sections
- 1
- Open snapshot
- 1 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
3 modules
Module 1
Frame the course
Start with the course title and official section information to identify the term-specific question or setting.
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Basic concept overview
Make claims from evidence
Support interpretations and recommendations with the assigned sources, examples, data, or project record.
Track context
Identify the time, community, institution, or professional setting shaping the material before generalizing from it.
Things to watch for
Treating the course title as a full syllabus
Check the current instructor materials for the actual readings, assignments, and evaluation criteria.
Using unsupported generalizations
Anchor claims in assigned evidence and distinguish course material from personal inference.
Ignoring the specific context of an example
Name the period, community, organization, or project setting before drawing conclusions.
Fall 2026 sections
1 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0110147 | Open | MOOMJY, THOMAS | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at HH B2; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at HH B2HH B2 | College Avenue |
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale
SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.01
Course quality
3.90
Response rate
52.1%
Coverage
17 offerings · 2016–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backes, Matthew | 3 | 3.47 | 3.30 |
| Moomjy, Thomas | 2 | 4.60 | 4.50 |
| Gillespie, Angus | 2 | 4.15 | 4.05 |
| Appels Jonathon | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| BACKES MATTHEW | 1 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Almiron, Johanna | 1 | 4.20 | 4.30 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
1 open of 1
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Core codes
AHo, AHp, SOEHS
Loaded terms
5
Prerequisites
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
