American Studies, MA

Program Overview

This American Studies program trains experts in American history, culture, and literature, with specializations in Ethnic and Multicultural Studies or American Literature. Graduates develop proficiency in American English and gain knowledge of Canadian, Mexican, and Australian cultures. The program prepares students for careers in fields requiring expertise in American culture and communication, such as education, government, business, and media.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: To train experts in the broad field of American studies, including North American history, political culture, literary history, literary and cultural theory, visual and popular culture, history of arts, and ethnic studies.
Graduates will become highly proficient in American English and gain comprehensive knowledge of Canadian, Mexican, and Australian cultures and literatures.

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Main subjects:
American Literary Culture, American History and Political Culture, American Culture Through Language, Literary and Cultural Theory, Introduction to the Profession of American Studies, American Popular Culture, North American History and Political Culture in the 20th century
• Year 2:
• Specialization courses:
• Specialization in Ethnic and Multicultural Studies
• Specialization in American Literature

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures

Careers:

• Graduates may pursue employment in areas requiring expertise in American culture and communication, such as:
• Education management
• Government
• Business
• Media
• Publishing
• Diplomacy
• International relations
• Tourism

Tuition fee: 7,000 USD/year Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD