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University of Nottingham: American and Canadian Studies
| Institution | University of Nottingham |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of American and Canadian Studies |
| Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
As the only department in the UK to combine American with Canadian Studies, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts. Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality.
Work in the department reflects and leads a growing transnational agenda and research students are encouraged to think about America in a global context. We have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion.
Particular areas of research specialism include:
- Asian North American literature and culture
- Canadian literature and culture
- Contemporary American fiction
- Ethnic-minority writing
- Feminist theory
- Film adaptation
- Gender and queer studies
- Indigenous literature and culture
- Memory studies
- North American border studies
- North American film
- Settler-colonialism
- Women's writing
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject. For PhD study, we would usually expect you to hold or be working towards a masters degree in a relevant subject |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
As the only department in the UK to combine American with Canadian Studies, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts. Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality.
Work in the department reflects and leads a growing transnational agenda and research students are encouraged to think about America in a global context. We have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion.
Particular areas of research specialism include:
- Asian North American literature and culture
- Canadian literature and culture
- Contemporary American fiction
- Ethnic-minority writing
- Feminist theory
- Film adaptation
- Gender and queer studies
- Indigenous literature and culture
- Memory studies
- North American border studies
- North American film
- Settler-colonialism
- Women's writing
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject. For PhD study, we would usually expect you to hold or be working towards a masters degree in a relevant subject |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
The only department of American and Canadian Studies in the UK, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts.
Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality. Particular areas of research specialism include:
- Asian North American literature and culture
- Canadian literature and culture
- Contemporary American fiction
- Ethnic-minority writing
- Feminist theory
- Film adaptation
- Gender and queer studies
- Indigenous literature and culture
- Memory studies
- North American border studies
- North American film
- Settler-colonialism
- Women's writing
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
The only department of American and Canadian Studies in the UK, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts.
Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality. Particular areas of research specialism include:
- Asian North American literature and culture
- Canadian literature and culture
- Contemporary American fiction
- Ethnic-minority writing
- Feminist theory
- Film adaptation
- Gender and queer studies
- Indigenous literature and culture
- Memory studies
- North American border studies
- North American film
- Settler-colonialism
- Women's writing
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject |
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