This course introduces the American Identities cluster. Using historical and contemporary voices, this class explores how traditions and tensions within the United States and North America shape its cultures and sense of being "American."  The specific focus of individual American Identities SINQ classes may differ, but each will examine the significance of key American narratives, artifacts, policies, and places, and will apply perspectives ranging from the arts and humanities and social sciences.  Each class will also apply the methods of cultural, historical, and other modes of analysis.