American Studies
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John Waters Lecture
In a comedy-filled routine titled “This Filthy World,” John Waters discussed his careers in film, art, and literature, ranting about his life, pop culture, and things that make him crazy as only John Waters can. The event was sponsored by the Ruth A. Winter Lecture Series, and was the culmination of the two-month long John Waters Film Festival on campus.
American Studies isn’t simply coursework in American history or literature, it’s an in-depth look at the American experience through the eyes of many people, past and present. Students examine the rich connections between art, economics, anthropology, and philosophy as they relate to the United States.
With Chicago just 30 miles south of Lake Forest, many students and faculty make use of its vast resources. Some take their exploration of race, gender, religion, politics, or the intersections of those fields, down Route 66, to their home states, and into off-campus study programs. What does it mean to be American? Start with a look around the College.
