In addition, the module considers aspects of politics and power within the United States as they relate to gender. Areas dealing with sport, popular music, film, literature and history are included in the general definition of politics which the module offers. Each student is allocated a supervisor and frequently, given the interdisciplinary nature of American Studies, joint supervision is arranged so that students may draw upon the expertise of two or more staff members. Students are required to meet with supervisors at least once a month. In all four modules of the Postgraduate Diploma students will receive lectures and participate in seminars.
Assessment is by coursework and examination.