American Studies at the Faculty of English? Sure!
We are launching a new B.A. program in which history intertwines with culture, and politics has a global dimension. The highlights include: a unique journey not only through the United States but also Canada and corners of Mexican culture; the richness of literature, language, and art of these regions; the political scenery of the USA and its international relations.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in classes covering the following topics:
- American English as a foreign language
- American popular literature: genres and conventions
- American non-fiction
- First inhabitants of North America: history, culture, and socio-political issues
- The political system of the USA
- Race and ethnicity in the USA
- Introduction to American law
- Selected issues of American art
- Canadian life and institutions
- Introduction to Canadian literature
- Chicana/o culture and the USA-Mexico border
- Cultural landscapes of Latin America
- Spanish language course
Graduate competencies? Career prospects? These are too numerous to list in a short article. Check out the program’s page and enroll!
