Learning Goals for Appalachian Studies

Course work in Appalachian Studies at Berea College provides scaffolding for understanding cultures in Appalachia. It also provides insight about the relationship of Appalachia to the rest of the United States and other global regional cultures. A multidisciplinary effort, Appalachian Studies courses examine various aspects of Appalachian heritage and culture. This includes a choice of course work concerned with:

Appalachian Studies courses as well as the minor complement and enrich any major program at the College. An independent major in Appalachian Studies is also available for interested students. APS majors and minors, as well as those students who take several APS courses, should realize the following learning goals.

Learning Goal 1: Articulate cultural and environmental geographies of Appalachia.

Learning Goal 2: Discern the complex experience of interlinked people in Appalachian history.

 Learning Goal 3: Analyze and Create Renderings of Appalachia

Learning Goal 4: Synthesize and deploy learning from curricular and extra-curricular experiences in regional work, service, or action.

APS students will thus: