Welcome to the ACGCC.
Situated in the Department of English at UC Santa Barbara, the American Cultures & Global Contexts Center (ACGCC) collaborates on research and teaching initiatives spanning literary studies, comparative ethnic studies, and transnational American studies.
Undergraduate Students
Explore how different aspects of American culture interact and interrogate the ways regional, hemispheric, and global trends shape and are shaped by American cultural expressions. All undergrads, regardless of their major are encouraged to attend our events. English majors at UCSB may pursue the American Cultures & Global Contexts specialization.
Graduate Students
Graduate students interested in multiethnic, antiracist, and intersectional approaches to American Studies participate in ACGCC in many capacities. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to explore our programming and contact our Graduate Student Fellow.
Faculty
Faculty members interested in working with the ACGCC are encouraged to contact the Director or Graduate Student Fellow. We welcome opportunities to collaborate across institutions, disciplines, and departments. Please see our list of affiliated UCSB faculty.