American Studies

American Studies covers not just the US but the whole of the American continent, from Canada to Chile. Papers in American Studies inform students about the cultures, the history, the literature and the politics of the countries that make up the Americas. Papers in the field will prepare students for a number of careers. American Studies works well with majors in Political Science, History, English, Screen and Media Studies, Spanish, Economics, Law and Management.

Papers

ARTS101 Old Worlds - New Worlds
This paper is intended to provide students with a background for study within the School of Arts. It is a multi-disciplinary paper that has been structured around the metaphor of journey and cultural encounter and will focus on a variety of texts, images and sounds.

HIST105 Hyperpower: The United States
A survey of US history from the 17th to the later 20th century.

ENGL108 American Literature 1: America Now
An introduction to the literature of the USA with an emphasis on the twentieth century. The paper includes the study of the Harlem Renaissance, New England poetry, the American South, and the American tradition in drama.

SMST101 Digital Screens
By exploring the construction and interpretation of screen-based media, students develop their understanding of the symbolic power of moving images in contemporary society, including cinema, TV, and new digital forms.

SMST102 Media Cultures
Students explore key concepts for understanding their own media use and for critically examining the production, distribution and reception of contemporary media, including print, film, broadcasting, games and online media.