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Minor

American Studies in English

Starts in
February
Ec
30 ECTS
Location
Leeuwarden

Are you fascinated by the United States? Are you curious to know the stories behind what you see in the media? Are you interested in American History and Politics, in Race and Ethnicity in the United States and in the idea of ‘The American Dream’? The American Studies minor is what you’re looking for! 

Minor content

To take this minor, you should have a keen interest in the US: its history, its culture, its politics, and its people. The minor includes an American History course, necessary for a clear understanding of how America came to be as it is today. The other courses rest on this understanding of history to focus on aspects of modern-day American society. 

You will learn about the US in a variety of ways, including lectures, discussions, group activities and assignments, presentations, debates, etc. You will also hone your research skills on a topic of your own choosing, culminating in a research paper.  Within this minor, you may choose to spend approximately a month in the US. You will base your research paper on investigations you carry out in the US, and we will arrange a flexible program around your travel plans for your studies. 

Note: While lessons will be taught in English and readings will be in English, written work may be done in Dutch. You should be able to understand spoken American English and read in English at B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference scale. 

 

Structure of the minor

The minor is made up of 6 modules:

  • American History 1 
  • American Political System 
  • The American Dream 
  • Race and ethnicity in the US  
  • American History 2 
  • Research Project 

Study features

Starts in
February
Location
Leeuwarden
Language
English
European credits
30 ECTS
Minor type
For all bachelor programmes & Incoming Exchange

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