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American Studies

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Bachelor Degree On-Campus find out find out September €2695 per year €14000 per year

About American Studies, Bachelor Degree - at University of Groningen

How did Donald Trump become president of the United States? How did Nike sneakers become associated with 'Black Lives Matter'? How did gun ownership become a central question of American politics? What do people really mean when they say gender is 'performative'?

In American Studies, you learn in depth about the popular culture, politics, history, literature, economics, race relations, and religions of the United States. And you study the connections between the Americas and the wider world. American Studies is not only 'American' - its international scope and inter-American perspective prepare you for an international career. Our entire program is taught in English by top-notch international faculty, who help you get acquainted with a range of academic disciplines. With America as your case study, you develop essential skills in writing, speaking, and research-skills that you can apply far beyond the analysis of U.S. culture and politics. The United States was once considered “the land of the future” - today, it is the oldest continuously existing democracy. An American Studies degree will help you understand the high stakes of the debates that animate global political and social movements today, so you can be an informed citizen of your country and the world.


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