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.

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

New first-year MA students, after having received confirmation of acceptance to the Faculty of English, may enroll in the program using the electronic form made available to them during the organizational meeting of first-year students.

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.