Program Overview

Introduction to the American Culture and Literature Department

The American Culture and Literature Department at Hacettepe Üniversitesi offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a degree in American Culture and Literature.

Programs Offered

• Lisans Programı (Undergraduate Program): The undergraduate program in American Culture and Literature provides students with a comprehensive education in the field, covering topics such as American literature, history, and culture.
• Lisansüstü Programı (Graduate Program): The graduate program in American Culture and Literature offers advanced studies in the field, allowing students to specialize in areas such as American literature, cultural studies, and critical theory.
• Yandal Programı (Minor Program): The minor program in American Culture and Literature allows students to pursue a secondary field of study in addition to their major.
• Çift Anadal Programı (Double Major Program): The double major program in American Culture and Literature and other departments (such as Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı, Alman Dili ve Edebiyatı, and İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı) enables students to pursue two majors simultaneously.

Double Major Programs

American Culture and Literature and Turkish Language and Literature Double Major Program

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a double major in American Culture and Literature and Turkish Language and Literature. The program coordinator is Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Gülşen Aslan Uslu.

American Culture and Literature and German Language and Literature Double Major Program

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a double major in American Culture and Literature and German Language and Literature.

American Culture and Literature and English Language and Literature Double Major Program

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a double major in American Culture and Literature and English Language and Literature.

Research and Projects

The American Culture and Literature Department is involved in various research projects and initiatives, including:

• Yüksek Lisans / Doktora Giriş Sınavlarına Hazırlık (Preparation for Graduate and PhD Entrance Exams): The department offers preparation courses for students who wish to pursue graduate or PhD studies.
• Yüksek Lisans Tezleri (Master's Theses): The department supervises master's theses in the field of American Culture and Literature.
• Doktora Tezleri (PhD Dissertations): The department supervises PhD dissertations in the field of American Culture and Literature.
• Kütüphane ve Video Koleksiyonu (Library and Video Collection): The department maintains a library and video collection that supports research and teaching in the field.

Student Exchange Programs

The American Culture and Literature Department participates in various student exchange programs, including:

• Erasmus + ve Erasmus Staj (Erasmus+ and Erasmus Internship): The department offers Erasmus+ and Erasmus internship opportunities for students.
• Farabi: The department participates in the Farabi exchange program.
• Mevlana: The department participates in the Mevlana exchange program.

Events and Activities

The American Culture and Literature Department organizes various events and activities, including:

• ASDT Joint Graduate/Undergraduate Conference: The department co-organizes the ASDT Joint Graduate/Undergraduate Conference.
• 40.yıl Caz Konseri (40th Anniversary Jazz Concert): The department organizes cultural events, such as the 40th Anniversary Jazz Concert.
• ASDT American Studies Departments' Joint Graduate Conference: The department co-organizes the ASDT American Studies Departments' Joint Graduate Conference.
• One-Day Conference: The department organizes one-day conferences on topics related to American Culture and Literature.
• Previous Conferences: The department has organized various conferences in the past.
• AKE Colloquium: The department organizes colloquia on topics related to American Culture and Literature.
• Bölüm Tiyatro Temsilleri (Departmental Theater Performances): The department organizes theater performances.
• Art Exhibition: The department organizes art exhibitions.
• Öğrenci Dergileri (Student Journals): The department publishes student journals.
• Talks: The department organizes talks on topics related to American Culture and Literature.
• Journals: The department publishes journals on topics related to American Culture and Literature.
• Books: The department publishes books on topics related to American Culture and Literature.
• Lisans Öğrenci Paneli (Undergraduate Student Panel): The department organizes undergraduate student panels.