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The American Studies Degree Programme

Level One

Plus at least one level 1 History, Politics or English module.

Level Two

Plus at least one level 2, History, Politics or English module.

 

Honours Study

Single Honours American Studies students should choose four modules (TWO per semester) which should consist of at least ONE module in Politics, ONE module in English and ONE module in History over 3rd Year and 4th Year.

Joint Honours American Studies students should normally choose two approved American Studies modules (ONE per semester) based in different disciplines.  There is the possibility of a 3:5 degree split rather than the normal 4:4 degree split with their other subject.

Students can study a Level 3 module in their 4th year of study.

NB: Module numbers may be capped and it is therefore essential that your Module Choice form be submitted by the deadline.

 

Level three choices for 2012/13:

Level four choices for 2012/13:

 

Dissertations

Single Honours American Studies 4th Year students must complete a dissertation which is a year-long module.  Joint Honours students in 4th Year may also choose an American Studies dissertation as a module option if supervision resources permit but it is not obligatory.  If you are interested in doing a Dissertation, you should make initial contact with Dr Matthew Ward (Email: m.c.ward@dundee.ac.uk).

Acceptance is dependent upon departmental agreement that the topic is suitable and can be adequately supervised from within the department.  After acceptance an initial discussion will then take place with the appointed supervisor.The American Studies dissertation is based upon independent research into a specialised topic within American culture, History, Politics or literature. Dissertation topics have ranged widely in recent years, including US Foreign Policy and the Spectre of Bolshevism, Poetry of the Beat Generation, Hollywood and History, Witchcraft in Old and New England.

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