242 American Studies Degree Programs

The robust presence of the United States throughout the world, well observable in the contexts of politics, economy, and culture, calls for a body of experts who – aside from having excellent English language skills – have a specialised knowledge in the history, politics, society, culture, language, and literature of the United States. With this aim in mind, the American Studies MA program seeks to impart its graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be fruitfully utilized in both private and public sector establishments interested in the communication and/or representation of American values and interests.

American Studies is a branch of the study of the English language and English-speaking cultures. It deals primarily, but not exclusively, with the United States of America. Everyone has an image of America, for example, through the influence of relatives, personal travels, or the media.

The focus of African-American Studies (AFRAM) is to assist students on a path of consciousness that ultimately leads to improving their lives and family and liberating our communities. The primary goals and objectives of the program are consistent with and enhance the overall Merritt College mission and have consistently sought to help community college students develop factual information, tools of analysis, and favorable attitudes toward the African-American struggle and the liberation of African people from powerlessness, poverty, and racism.

BA in English and American Studies aims to develop high-level competence in English, an understanding of the structure and communicative requirements of English, knowledge about the literature and culture of English-speaking countries, as well as an openness and ability to cope with linguistic variety that characterises English as a Lingua Franca in global communication.

International Studies Center University of Pécs Medical School offers a complex and integrated preparatory program in English for English and American Studies that meets the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary. International programs at Hungarian universities minimally require B2 (upper-intermediate) language level and you have to be knowledgeable in your chosen field of studies for admission.

By obtaining their BA in English and American Studies, students will possess a wide range of skills and knowledge a thorough understanding of the English language and of English-speaking peoples and cultures worldwide, a high level of competence in the English language meeting the competency requirements of both the Written and Oral parts of the Advanced Level State Proficiency Examination, familiarity with basic research- and study techniques within the field of English Studies, the ability to translate a variety of non-field-specific texts in an intelligent manner.

With its literary and cultural studies orientation, this program offers students the opportunity to explore traditions and diversifications of Anglophone literatures, cultures, languages in depth – with a special focus on American literature, culture, and language. By comparing the three countries, the study of English in a Franco-German context opens up a new dimension of interculturality and transnationality. The master's thesis will be written in collaboration with classes on literary theory in Dijon.

The MA in American Studies offers a truly interdisciplinary approach to the Americas, where you can prepare for your career with a wide range of transferable skills. It is entirely taught in English by experienced and highly trained international faculty, and you still have the opportunity to study abroad or do an internship in the United States. It consistently ranks highly in national quality assurance assessments. You are going to study in a supportive, challenging, and international learning environment, in a student city that is energetic, safe and affordable.

British and American Studies are an essential part of European philological education in the current era of globalization. Implementation of this field of study in the Ph.D. form of study pursues the requirement to make a fundamental contribution to strengthening the theoretical and methodological basis of research and research proper in linguistic and literary disciplines as well as British and American realia and their teaching at a higher education institution. It makes a fundamental contribution to the education of new experts and thus maintains the continuity of this research in Slovakia. Our graduates can work as teachers, translators, interpreters, linguists, employees of travel offices and agencies, text proofreaders, editors, etc.

This course enables students to specialise in one of the major fields of English and American studies (literature, linguistics or civilisation) while increasing their knowledge of the English-speaking world in general. Each student will prepare a research project under the supervision of a specialist in the field and write a final dissertation. At the same time, they will attend seminars in each discipline and also classes in research methodology.

The discipline of African American Studies at the College Of Alameda will give you a deep appreciation and understanding of the impact that people of African descent have had on the ancient and modern worlds. You will draw from multiple academic disciplines, including history, sociology, communication, literature, art, dance, anthropology, and political science. Through these academic lenses, you will gain a broader understanding of the African diasporic experience in the U.S. and beyond as you will critically analyze the struggles, triumphs, and rich traditions both past and present.

The Department of American Culture and Literature uses an interdisciplinary approach in the study of the United States, its people, and its culture.

Explore the history, politics and popular culture of the United States.

Students work in an international and intercultural context in order to increase their knowledge of the language, literature, history, politics, art cinema etc. of several English-speaking countries (Great Britain, the United States, Ireland, Canada etc.) They also choose options which will prepare them for the world of work (eg. Business English, Didactics of English, Interpretation etc.) Students must also take classes in a second modern language and may study a third one if they wish.

The programme trains specialists with in-depth knowledge of the English language and English-speaking cultures. It is ideal for students interested in the history, civilization, and culture of English-speaking countries, as well as in exploring linguistic aspects such as pronunciation, grammar, language varieties, and language policy.