American Studies

Description

The American Studies Center is a cross-disciplinary department of the University of Warsaw. Its faculty research and teach various aspects of the United States culture, society, literature, art, film, media, history, economy, politics, law, ideas, etc. Faculty are both Polish and international scholars; permanent faculty includes three professors from the U.S. Classes are taught by the Center's faculty and guest faculty.

Graduates of the American Studies Center have specialized knowledge about American society and culture, and the relations between the U.S. and the world, including Europe.

The first-cycle studies program encompasses introductory lectures to the various disciplines that make up the curriculum, and a spectrum of electives; students are encouraged to enroll in elective classes which would inform their specific research projects. The program also includes an academic writing class (English composition) and other types of classes.

The program runs for three years (six semesters). All classes are offered in English.

Graduates will have earned a licencjat degree, comparable to Bachelor of Arts degree, in cultural studies with an emphasis in American Studies. Graduates of the Center find employment in an array of professions, e.g. business, foreign trade, journalism, media, culture, education, administration, foreign service and international organization, tourism.

Detailed Course Facts

• Free
• EUR 4000 Year (Non-EEA)

The fee for international candidates is 2000 Euro per semester. Candidates from the EU and EFTA are exempted from the fee.

• English

Course Content

Detailed curriculum

Semester 1

Subject

• Geography of the United States

• Introduction to Sociology and Cultural

• Anthropology

• United States Government

• History of the United States I

• American Cinema

• United States and the World

• History of Philosophy

• Academic Writing 1

• First aid and intellectual property (online)

Total: 248 h / 31 ECTS

Semester 2

Subject

• Elective course

• History of the United States II

• Business Culture in the United States

• American Society

• American Thought

• Sociolinguistics

• World Art History

• Academic Writing 2

• Physical Education

Total: 270 h / 29 ECTS

Semester 3

Subject

• Key Methods in Cultural Studies

• Migrations, race, and ethnicity in the United States

• American Religious Experience

• Audiovisual Culture and Media in the United States

• American Literature I

• American Literature I

• Poetics

• Elective

• Foreign Language 1st term

• Information technologies

• WF

Total: 360 h / 30 ECTS

Semester 4

Subject

• History of American Art

• American Literature II

• American Literature II

• Political Culture in the United States

• Literary Theory

• Social Movements in the United States

• Elective course

• Elective course

• Elective course

• Foreign Language 2nd term

• Physical Education

Total: 360 h / 30 ECTS

Semester 5

Subject

• Theories of Culture

• History of Economic Thought in the United States

• Institutions of Culture Europe and the United States I

• Political Theory

• Elective course

• Elective Course

• Foreign Languages 3rd term

• Physical Education

• General Education

• Lectures

Total: 330 h / 29 ECTS

Semester 6

Subject

• Institutions of Culture Europe and the United States II

• Semiotics

• Elective course

• Elective course with diploma thesis

• Foreign Language 4th term

• Foreign Language Certificate Exam

• Placement (3 weeks)

• American Studies Colloquia

Total: 240 h / 31 ECTS

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test : 100

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Required documents:

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

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