Pre-Designed Liberal Studies Themes

American Studies

Students who are intersted in American Studies should declare the American Studies Major.
Advisor: Dr. Neil Browne, English, neil.browne@osucascades.edu, (541) 322-3129

Communication, Identity and Place

Advisor: Dr. Natalie Dollar, Speech Communication, ndollar@osucascades.edu, (541) 322-3140

This theme addresses the role of communication in constructing and enacting identity as related to place--social, cultural and environmental place. Students pursuing this theme can expect to learn about the relationships among three important forces individuals engage in their daily experiences, namely communication, identity and our sense of place. In so doing, students can expect to build communication, analytical and critical thinking skills that facilitate their lived experiences whether their passion is local community, intercultural contexts or environmental and natural spaces. Graduates choosing this theme will be well-prepared to either enter their chosen career path or apply for graduate school in Communication and related programs.