American Literature and Culture
American Literature and Culture is an innovative and interdisciplinary MA program made in cooperation with and run jointly by the Department of Studies in Culture and the Department of American Literature of the Faculty of English.wersja w języku polskim (Polish version) — link
The program aims to provide students of English with a valuable insight into and a broad spectrum of knowledge about American literature, history, society, life and institutions as well as culture and art in the context of contemporary trends and phenomena that have defined and continue to shape American identity.
The study program encompasses the history and present-day of American literary genres, society, political system, media, visual arts, film and varieties of American English.
Graduade Profile
- premium language competences and soft skills (creativity, flexibility, intercultural communication, team cooperation)
- wide knowledge of American literature, history, society, life and institutions as well as culture and art in the context of contemporary trends and phenomena
- competences, abilities and tools for the study of American history and culture
- development of critical and creative thinking skills
Potential career path
- political and social and cultural institutions
- diplomacy as well as government and local government institutions
- marketing and media corporations
- editorial work, public relations and translation
- education sector (research and teaching)
- other companies, organizations and foundations that require premium language competences and a wide knowledge of American culture (business, foreign trade, tourism)
Enrolment
Note: The American Literature and Culture program is not connected to any particular MA seminar.
Contact and further information:
dr Kornelia Boczkowska
Department of Studies in Culture, Faculty of English
Curriculum and syllabus-related documents — link
The initial admission is for the programme—English Philology. Once admitted to the programme, students may apply for their specialization of choice.